SOC

PSY/SOC 270 Social Research Methods

Subject

SOC

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

s.h.

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

This course is designed as an introduction to the study of gender and sexuality. The pedagogical approach will be interdisciplinary. In other words, you will be introduced to the threshold concepts in gender and sexuality studies that are used by feminist scholars across academic disciplines. While sometimes cross-cultural comparisons are made, the primary aim is to critically understand the social construction of gender and sexuality hierarchies in American society. Students will deeply examine normative ways of thinking, knowing, and seeing gender and sexuality in various contexts. A variety of films are used to illustrate concepts and themes. Students will demonstrate their increasing knowledge of the course material through class discussions, exams, quizzes, and a final presentation. (Alternate even years)

Subject

SOC

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

This course will provide a critical approach to the study of social problems. The goal is to encourage students to seriously and critically analyze the causes and implications of many of the most pressing social problems confronting people today. Potential solutions to these problems are also explored. (Fall)

Subject

SOC

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

This course will provide an introduction to the exciting, emergent field of “cinematic sociology.” Students will critically explore various aspects of social life in film. A major purpose of this course is to enable students to “learn sociology through film” while encouraging students to “read” narrative films as text (Higginbotham, 2010). A related goal of the course is to enable students to develop media literacy using sociological perspectives. Writing response papers and enthusiastic participation in class discussions are crucial components of the course. (On demand)

Subject

SOC

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

An analysis of the behavior and experience of individuals in group settings, examining such topics as leadership, conformity, rumor, mass media, and intergroup / intragroup relations. Prerequisite: PSY 101. Also listed as PSY 261 (Spring)

Subject

SOC

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

Alias

PSY 261

An orientation to the principles and practices of social science methodology, examining the nature of the scientific method and basic techniques in social research design as applied to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. Also listed as PSY 270. (Spring) 274 2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Subject

SOC

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

Alias

PSY 270

The social construction of racial and ethnic categories are explored. The course also surveys historical and contemporary patterns of prejudice and discrimination, especially as experienced by major racial and ethnic groups in America; the course provides an understanding of the ways in which race intersects with other identity categories and the sociology of race and ethnicity. (Fall)

Subject

SOC

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

Requirements for a minor in Social Work

Subject

SOC

Credits (min)

18

Credits (max)

18

Credit unit

s.h.

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

A focus on the complex relationship between social change and social movements. More specifically, the course explores the role social movements have played in shaping American society. The course consciously examines the ways in which groups and individuals actively participate in and shape movement origins and outcomes. Prerequisite: SOC 204 (Spring)

Subject

SOC

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

This course will provide a critical analysis of mass media and popular culture. The creators and consumers of popular culture are analyzed. A primary goal of this course is to provide students with the conceptual tools to intellectually understand popular culture and its components. (Spring, alternate/even years)

Subject

SOC

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

A study of the historical development of social thought and of social theory, including classical and contemporary; social theory as an integrating and explanatory frame of reference for social phenomena; the reciprocal influence of theory and research. (Spring, alternate/odd years)

Subject

SOC

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

This course is designed to introduce students to the field of urban sociology. The course examines migration from rural to urban areas, the rise of cities, and various urban processes such as urban renewal, gentrification, and the suburbanization of America. We will also examine the development of urban sociology as an academic subfield within the discipline of Sociology. (Spring, alternate/ even years)

Subject

SOC

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

This course serves as a culminating experience for the major in sociology. As the capstone course for sociology majors, this seminar asks students to synthesize and build upon previous work in sociology, especially its central themes, theoretical perspectives, research methods, and substantive research findings by conducting an original research project on a topic related to a service-learning assignment. 2024-2025 Academic Catalog 275 NDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Subject

SOC

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

Prerequisite

Senior Status; Sociology majors only. Permission required.