300

20-315 Sociology of Latinas/os in the United States

The social structure of Latina/o populations in the United States is studied, with special emphasis on immigration, economic structure, roles of community, family, gender, religion and politics, as they relate to US Latina/o identity.

3

20-340 Sociology of Careers and Occupations

What job opportunities are available, and what do they offer? Which skills do people need to work successfully with others? What makes people happy with their jobs? How are new technologies creating career opportunities? This course explores these questions.

3

20-345 Sociology of Delinquent Behavior

Special problems of delinquency in America are studied in relation to theories of juvenile delinquency, empirical studies, analysis of the juvenile justice system and evaluation of juvenile treatment alternatives.

3

20-350 Sociology of Criminal Behavior

Criminal patterns of behavior are studied, as well as theories of crime causation. Differences in approaches toward criminals, preventive programs as possible solutions to crime and social problems leading to unrest and disruption are also evaluated.

3

20-360 Sociology of Conflict and Cooperation

This course examines what causes conflict, violence and war: why people fight and how one can turn conflicts into opportunities for making friends.

3

20-370 Sociology of Gender

The social aspects of being male or female are examined. Topics include personal development, careers, leadership, sexuality, mass media, sports and social deviance.

3

20-380 Sociology of American Popular Culture

Popular culture and its impact on American cultural values and institutions are explored. Major forms of pop culture include TV, sports, music, movies, humor, fashion and computers.

3

20-388 Women's Studies Capstone Seminar

This seminar emphasizes interdisciplinary methodology and students' independent research. Designed to be an integrating experience, the seminar will focus on blending theory and application through reading, discussion, writing, and an original research or service project.

3

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor.

20-389 Capstone in African American Studies

The course is designed for the student completing the African American Studies minor. The course integrates the student's prior coursework in African American Studies, and provides additional perspectives. Students are expected to conduct some independent scholarship and/or participate in a service learning contribution to the Lewis African American community.

3

20-390 Capstone in Latin American and Latina/Latino Studies

This course is designed for the student completing the Latin American and Latina/Latino Studies minor. This course integrates the student's prior coursework in the minor and provides additional perspectives. Students are expected to conduct some independent scholarship and participate in a service learning contribution to a Latina/o community as well as share those experiences with the Lewis University community, especially the Latina/o community at Lewis University.

3

Prerequisites

09-390, 18-335.

20-399 Independent Study

The student and instructor work in a one-to-one relationship. The course content might include a specific sociological topic, reading in a specific area or a combination of both.

1-3

Prerequisites

Senior or Junior Sociology major, 3.00 GPA or above in Sociology, and consent of faculty advisor. To qualify for an Independent Study, a student must have successfully completed 60 credit hours, at least 12 of which were earned at Lewis, and have earned at Lewis University a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.