SOC

Analysis of Society in Global

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SOC

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2024-2025

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www.emmanuel.edu

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SOC

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2024-2025

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www.emmanuel.edu

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SOC

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2024-2025

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www.emmanuel.edu

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SOC

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2024-2025

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www.emmanuel.edu

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SOC

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2024-2025

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3. Language Skills (two courses) Students take two language courses at the 2000-level or above or test out. Students achieve foreign language speaking skills at least at the intermediate level of proficiency. Study away or study abroad is strongly recommended. International Studies 13 4. Capstone (one course) Students apply at an advanced level the research skills and knowledge gained in earlier International Studies courses to a capstone project.

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SOC

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course

Edition

2024-2025

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www.emmanuel.edu

3. Language Skills (two courses) Students take two language courses at the 2000-level or above or test out. Students achieve foreign language speaking skills at least at the intermediate level of proficiency. Study away or study abroad is strongly recommended. 4. Capstone (one Course) Students apply at an advanced level the research skills and knowledge gained in earlier Internationa Studies courses to a capstone project.

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SOC

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course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

Relations (SA) (SS) (DM) (SA) (SS)

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SOC

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Edition

2024-2025

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www.emmanuel.edu

Diversity & Multiculturalism (DM) This course examines historical and cultural influences on the family and on the origin and development of gender roles as they develop within the family and are expressed in all areas of social life. The class will also explore how various institutions in society, such as the economy and educational system, reflect and reinforce or alter traditional family and gender patterns. Further, the way in which public policy affects family and gender is also examined. Particular attention is paid to changes across time and those occurring in contemporary societies, including an understanding of the distinction between sex and gender, changing knowledge about gender and gender identities, and the significant shifts we have seen in family formation, including the legalization of gay marriage and the decline of marriage, more Sociology 3 generally. The contributions of the women’s movement and the LGBTQ+ movement to ways of thinking about gender and inequality are also discussed. Fall semester. 4 credits

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SOC

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course

Edition

2024-2025

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www.emmanuel.edu

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 over­ view 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 to world-class medical institutions in the Longwood Medical Area. Fall semester, even years.

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SOC

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

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credits

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course

Edition

2024-2025

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www.emmanuel.edu

(SA) (SS) Governance:

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SOC

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course

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2024-2025

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www.emmanuel.edu

2. Research Methods (one course) Students study research methods employed in International Studies.

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SOC

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2024-2025

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www.emmanuel.edu

(RCT) (RICT) (SJ)

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SOC

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2024-2025

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www.emmanuel.edu

This course will examine various theories, concepts, and issues related to drug use and misuse from the sociological perspective. With a goal of engaging in critical thinking about this topic, class will include discussion on the definition of the social problem, its place in a historical context (how these definitions change over time and how these changes both reflect and reinforce

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SOC

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course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

Students will learn about the creation and implementation of welfare reform and ­poverty-related policies as a means of ­ under­standing the policy-making process. ­Students will consider the political and ­economic ­context for policymaking in Massachusetts today as they research one social policy and consider advocacy strategies. Activities include a visit to the State House and a mock legislative hearing. Spring semester, even years . 4 credits

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SOC

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course

Edition

2024-2025

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www.emmanuel.edu

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SOC

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2024-2025

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www.emmanuel.edu

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SOC

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2024-2025

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www.emmanuel.edu

Three additional sociology courses with two at the 2000-level or above.

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SOC

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course

Edition

2024-2025

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www.emmanuel.edu

This course explores the sociological aspects of globalization. We will examine whether globalization has increased prosperity or created social inequalities in the global South and North. The course also discusses the role of major global institutions, such as the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank, in shaping social development. Fall semester, odd years. 4 credits permission of instructor Sociology 3

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SOC

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course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

Prerequisite

Junior or senior status or

and Consequences of Migration This course introduces students to the major theories of international migration and immigrant incorporation. Why do people under­take costly, emotionally painful, and, often, life-threatening journeys? What happens to them once they arrive in their place of ­destination? And how do factors such as race and gender impact the settlement process? Although the course will primarily focus on immigration to and settlement in the United States, we will also explore the process of migration to other parts of the world. Contemporary issues, such as policies around undocumented immigrants, the rise of crimmigration, and the incorporation of Muslim immigrants in the U.S. and Western Europe, will also be covered. Course requirements include a significant research paper and presentation. Spring semester, odd years. 4 credits permission of instructor

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SOC

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course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

Prerequisite

Junior or senior status or

This course examines crimes against humanity from a social science perspective. Crimes against humanity are consistent and widespread atrocities condoned by a government or de facto authority. This course will discuss the links between these r crimes and the social stratification of different societies along the lines of gender, race/ethnicity, and social class. Students will analyze crimes against humanity such as murder, extermi­nation, torture, human trafficking, sexual slavery, the enforced disappearance of persons, and the crime of apartheid. The course also explores the work of institutions that fight crimes against humanity, especially Interpol, the International Criminal Court (ICC), and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in South Africa. The course also takes a close look at how civilians and 2024-2025 Academic Catalog

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SOC

Credits (min)

11

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11

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course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

This course will examine the topic of family violence from sociological and criminological perspectives. Students in this class will learn about various forms of family violence, including intimate partner abuse, child abuse, elder abuse and sibling abuse with a focus on causal factors. Students will become familiar with traditional and contemporary biological, psychological, sociological and criminological theories pertaining to family violence and abuse. The class will raise students’ awareness of the consequences of family violence and discuss the social and legal responses to this serious social problem. Fall semester.

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SOC

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credits

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course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

Prerequisite

Sophomore Standing

This course involves independent research in conjunction with a member of the department. It is open to senior sociology majors with departmental approval. Fall and spring semesters.

Subject

SOC

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

Prerequisite

Senior status

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SOC

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course

Edition

2024-2025

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www.emmanuel.edu

(SJ) or

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SOC

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course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

Topics in theory and research in the major areas of sociology will be presented and ­discussed by students and faculty. A major paper and presentation are required of all students. This course fulfills the capstone requirement. Spring semester. 4 credits only. Most major requirements must already be fulfilled.

Subject

SOC

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course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.emmanuel.edu

Prerequisite

Open to senior sociology ­majors