SUBJECT COURSE
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Sociology SOCI 104 Principles of Sociology 3 Sociology is the systematic study of human society and social interaction. This course employs the major theoretical perspectives to examine culture; the process of socialization; social structure; the problems of stratification, particularly in the areas of social class, race and ethnicity, and gender; social institutions, such as the family and religion; and social change. Prerequisites: ENGL 092 Preparing for College Reading II, ENGL 099 Introductory Writing, and MATH 010 Fundamentals of Mathematics; waiver by placement testing results, or departmental approval. SOCI 202 Social Problems 3
Provides an overview of contemporary American social problems and the application of sociological concepts, methods, and principles to these problems. Analysis is given to areas such as urbanization, race relations, and poverty. Prerequisite: SOCI 104 Principles of Sociology or departmental approval.
SOCI 203 Criminology 3 Topics include patterns and evolution of criminal behavior, the social forces involved, and development of the individual criminal; administration of criminal justice, laws, courts, police, and prisons. Prerequisite: SOCI 104 Principles of Sociology or departmental approval. Provides an analysis of deviant behavior through the examination of current theories and research in the field. Attention is also given to those institutions that most frequently deal with deviancy. A variety of forms of deviant behavior are analyzed, including drug abuse, alcoholism, juvenile delinquency, sexual deviance, suicide, and mental disorders. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 General Psychology, SOCI 104 Principles of Sociology, or departmental approval.
SOCI 208 Family and Community 3
Includes a presentation of the structural principles necessary in all kinship systems, with brief treatment of the most important ranges of variations and a survey of marriage and the family in various societies. The main emphasis is on courtship, marriage, and the family in the United States and their basic structural characteristics, trends of change, and practical problems insofar as sociology can illuminate them. Prerequisites: ENGL 092 Preparing for College Reading II, ENGL 099 Introductory Writing, and MATH 010 Fundamentals of Mathematics; waiver by placement testing results; or departmental approval.
SOCI 303 Juvenile Delinquency 3 Studies the problems of youth, concentrating on the detection, prevention, control, and processes of rehabilitation of delinquents. The Juvenile Court system, with its substantive rules and procedures as well as area protective services, are discussed. Also includes the special problem of drug usage by youths. Prerequisite: SOCI 203 Criminology or departmental approval. SOCI 400 Special Study in Sociology 1-4 Involves independent work on a selected topic under the direction of members of the Social Science Department. Limited to two courses per student. Prerequisite: approval of the department chair and division dean. Speech SPCH 105 Speech Communication 3 Covers small-group and interpersonal communication, using a variety of exercises. Formal consideration is given to the planning, organization, and delivery of speeches. Students also analyze persuasive and informative techniques as they experience subject, speaker, and audience. SPCH 107 Oral Interpretation 3
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SOCI 204 Sociology of Deviance 3
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
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Provides an introduction to the art of oral interpretation of literature, including the techniques of literary and communicative analysis for public performance. Goals of the course include development of methods in handling speech fright, building confidence, and audience adaptation. The course is especially recommended for future teachers. Co/prerequisite: ENGL 092 Preparing for College Reading II.
SPCH 400 Special Study in Speech 1-4 Involves independent work on a selected topic under the direction of members of the Communicative Arts Department. Limited to two courses per student. Prerequisite: approval of the department chair and division dean.
Theatre THET 101 Introduction to the Theatre 3
Covers an introduction to the history, art, craft, and socio-psychological dimensions of the theatre. The course combines assigned play readings with the study of the elements and techniques used in theatre, as well as viewing live theatre performances. The elements of acting, directing, stage settings, and costuming are incorporated. The relationship between theatre and society is explored. Prerequisite: ENGL 092 Preparing for College Reading II or waiver by placement testing results.
THET 102 Voice Improvement 3
Concentrates on developing and improving the student’s voice and speech to meet stage, elevision, and broadcasting needs and the needs of business and personal communication. Exercises improve the student’s relaxation, breathing, resonance, articulation, diction, pronunciation, and connection of voice to thoughts and emotions.
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