Go to Table of Contents Sociology to understand patterns of inequality in the United States using these concepts? What other variables, such as religion or gender, manifest themselves in the racial and ethnic mix? In addition to studying the U.S., the course will explore contemporary racial, ethnic, and religious conflicts around the world. Fall semester. 4 credits SOC2107 The Urban World The goal of this course is to introduce students to sociological perspectives on metropolitan areas in the United States and internationally. The course begins by examining the historical development of cities before analyzing the social organization of contemporary urban spaces, with regard to social class, race, ethnicity and gender. The course draws on case studies of metropolitan areas in the global north and south to familiarize students with urban problems related to the labor market, housing, poverty, segregation, and crime. We will go on a walking tour to explore the uneven social development in Boston. Fall semester, alternate years, expected fall 2012. 4 credits.
SOC2115 Family and Gender Roles This course examines historical and cultural influences on the family and on the origin and development of male and female gender
roles as they develop within the family and are expressed in all areas of social life. Particular attention is paid to changes across time and those occurring in contemporary societies. The contributions of the women’s movement to ways of thinking about gender and inequality are also included. Fall semester. 4 credits SOC2119 Age and Generations This course seeks to understand the life course in its social context. Focus will be given to childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, middle-age, elders, and the oldest-old. The relationship between and among generations will be examined, with particular attention to the millennial generation, Gen X, the baby boomers, and the World War II generation. Analysis of the social factors shaping each generation will be a key focus, with attention given to the Internet as a key factor in the socialization of the young. The needs of the vulnerable subpopulations of young and old in societies will be examined, with analysis of infant mortality and life expectancy rates in the more developed and developing nations. The anti-aging and the anti-anti-aging movements in Western societies will be highlighted. Spring semester, alternate years, expected spring 2014. 4 credits SOC2123 Health Care: Systems, Structures and Cultures This course examines one of the most contentious issues and complex institutions in the U.S. and world today: access to and delivery of health care. It provides an overview of the social meaning of health and illness. The course analyzes the roles of hospitals, physicians, nurses, insurance and drug companies, alternative and complementary medicine, and the hospice movement. It contrasts the U.S. health care system to Canadian and European systems and discusses health care needs in developing countries. The course takes advantage of Emmanuel’s proximity 2012-2013 Academic Catalog
Course Descriptions for Liberal Arts and Sciences
SOC2113 Methods of Social Research Students are introduced in this course to qualitative and quantitative methodologies for social research. Surveys, in-depth interviews, focus groups, participant observations, and content analysis are described and conducted, exploring the strengths and weaknesses of each methodology. Individual and group research projects using various methods are conducted. Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits Prerequisites: SOC1101 and either MATH1117 or MATH2113
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