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Instructor |
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Location |
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Time |
Unit |
Class No. |
Fee |
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SOCIOL101 Introduction to SociologyDescription:
The structure of society, cultural patterns, and group life. The individual and socialization, groups, institutions, social systems, and social change.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: None.
Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Diversity Area: None. | R Kefayati | May 27-Jul 8 | W-2-127
Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 127
| TuTh | 10a-1p | 3 | 1903 | $825 | |
SOCIOL101 Introduction to SociologyDescription:
The structure of society, cultural patterns, and group life. The individual and socialization, groups, institutions, social systems, and social change.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: None.
Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Diversity Area: None. | L Hansen | May 27-Jul 9 | W-1-030
Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 030
| MTuWTh | 8:15 - 9:45a | 3 | 1902 | $825 | |
SOCIOL101 Introduction to SociologyDescription:
The structure of society, cultural patterns, and group life. The individual and socialization, groups, institutions, social systems, and social change.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: None.
Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Diversity Area: None. | S Colom | Jul 14-Aug 21 | W-2-124
Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 124
| MTuWTh | 8:15 - 9:45a | 3 | 2388 | $825 | |
SOCIOL101 Introduction to SociologyDescription:
The structure of society, cultural patterns, and group life. The individual and socialization, groups, institutions, social systems, and social change.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: None.
Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Diversity Area: None. | B Michels | Jul 15-Aug 21 | W-1-054
Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 054
| TuTh | 6-9p | 3 | 1905 | $825 | |
SOCIOL101 Introduction to SociologyDescription:
The structure of society, cultural patterns, and group life. The individual and socialization, groups, institutions, social systems, and social change.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: None.
Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Diversity Area: None.
Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. | T Holland | May 27-Aug 21 | Online | - | - | 3 | 1904 | $985 | |
SOCIOL160 Social ProblemsDescription:
A course concentrating on institutional formation and change. Specifically, it covers the definition and explanation of social problems, individual, group and governmental responses to them, implications of social policy, in-depth case studies, and discussion of contemporary social problems.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None. | R Kefayati | May 27-Jul 8 | W-2-127
Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 127
| TuTh | 1:30 - 4:30p | 3 | 2389 | $825 | |
SOCIOL160 Social ProblemsDescription:
A course concentrating on institutional formation and change. Specifically, it covers the definition and explanation of social problems, individual, group and governmental responses to them, implications of social policy, in-depth case studies, and discussion of contemporary social problems.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None.
Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. | M Cordill | May 27-Aug 21 | Online | - | - | 3 | 2183 | $985 | |
SOCIOL183 Child AbuseDescription:
This course addresses ways of decreasing the incidence of child abuse in our society, by providing students with a clearer understanding of child abuse as a social problem; with some grasp of the psychological complexities of child abuse, for the victim and the perpetrator; and with an awareness of Massachusetts laws dealing with child abuse.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: None.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None. | M Joy | Aug 11-20 | W-1-019
Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 019
| MW | 6-9p | 1 | 1907 | $275 | |
SOCIOL184 Battered WomenDescription:
This course focuses on legal, social, and emotional issues. Discussions examine such topics as the politics of battering and the thinking behind it; the practical problems faced by battered women; the social and legal remedies presently available and why their effectiveness is so limited; how the issue of violence against women finally came to the public’s attention; how society has perpetuated the myths behind battering; how the processes that perpetuate the violence might be reversed. The course also considers shelters, direct action, and legal and legislative reform in this area, including controversial self-defense cases involving battered women who have killed abusive spouses or lovers.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: None.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None. | M Joy | Jul 14-Aug 6 | W-1-052
Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 052
| MW | 6-9p | 2 | 1906 | $550 | |
SOCIOL201 Youth and SocietyDescription:
An examination of theories and research on youth and society. Present day patterns of youthful development are contrasted to other types — both in Western history and in other cultures. The relationship of youth to major institutions (educational, legal, occupational) are examined in detail.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None. | T Holland | May 27-Jul 8 | W-2-056
Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 056
| TuTh | 1:30 - 4:30p | 3 | 1908 | $825 | |
SOCIOL211G Race and Power in the USDescription:
The focus of this course is a comparative look at three reparations movements: Japanese-American, African-American, and Native American. It addresses such issues as legislative and judicial strategies; and the historical and contemporary situations of these racial/ethnic groups in the context of race and power in US society. The course may be counted toward the major or minor in sociology. Capabilities addressed: Critical reading, critical thinking, clear writing, collaborative learning, information technology.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 credits; Degree Students Only.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: United States. | M Butts | Jul 14-Aug 6 | M-1-428
McCormack Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 428
| MW | 1:30 - 4:30p | 3 | 1894 | $825 | |
SOCIOL262L CriminologyDescription:
A general survey and analysis of adult crime. Attention to historical development of criminological thought, societal reaction to crime, and behavioral systems. Emphasis on theories of criminality and issues in the administration of justice by police and courts.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Diversity Area: None. | S Cronin | May 27-Jul 8 | W-2-198
Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 198
| TuTh | 6-9p | 3 | 2180 | $825 | |
SOCIOL262L CriminologyDescription:
A general survey and analysis of adult crime. Attention to historical development of criminological thought, societal reaction to crime, and behavioral systems. Emphasis on theories of criminality and issues in the administration of justice by police and courts.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Diversity Area: None. | M Butts | Jul 15-Aug 21 | W-1-019
Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 019
| TuTh | 10a-1p | 3 | 2201 | $825 | |
SOCIOL281 Society and the IndividualDescription:
Basic survey of the social environment of individuals and its impact on psychological processes.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Diversity Area: None. | R Gomolin | May 28-Jul 9 | W-1-045
Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 045
| MW | 10a-1p | 3 | 2390 | $825 | |
SOCIOL311 Urban SociologyDescription:
The development of the city as a complex form of the human community. History and growth of urbanism in industrial societies and developing nations. Urban change and the problem of planning.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None. | M Butts | Jul 15-Aug 21 | W-1-009
Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 009
| TuTh | 1:30 - 4:30p | 3 | 2391 | $825 | |
SOCIOL316 Family ViolenceDescription:
This course seeks to help participants develop a critical understanding of force and violence within the family structure. Emphasis is on violence between spouses, and between children and parents; and on the prevalence, the character, and the causes of such violence. Topics also include society’s reaction to family violence, and its policies of control and treatment; and the sexual abuse and exploitation of children and women.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None. | M Joy | May 27-Jul 8 | W-1-048
Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 048
| TuTh | 1:30 - 4:30p | 3 | 1910 | $825 | |
SOCIOL321L Race and Ethnic RelationsDescription:
An examination of racial and ethnic relations in contemporary society, including the history and sociology of the immigration experience, bilingual education, the nature and character of discrimination, neighborhood change, and racial and ethnic conflict.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Diversity Area: United States. | J Lageson | May 27-Jul 8 | W-1-019
Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 019
| TuTh | 1:30 - 4:30p | 3 | 2424 | $825 | |
SOCIOL321L Race and Ethnic RelationsDescription:
An examination of racial and ethnic relations in contemporary society, including the history and sociology of the immigration experience, bilingual education, the nature and character of discrimination, neighborhood change, and racial and ethnic conflict.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Diversity Area: United States. | E Schaefer | Jul 15-Aug 21 | W-1-040
Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 040
| TuTh | 10a-1p | 3 | 1895 | $825 | |
SOCIOL341 Elements of Sociological TheoryDescription:
Reading and discussion of basic sociological works in theory. Relevance of earlier and contemporary sociological interests and research.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None. | S Colom | May 28-Jul 9 | W-2-125
Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 125
| MW | 10a-1p | 3 | 1911 | $825 | |
SOCIOL341 Elements of Sociological TheoryDescription:
Reading and discussion of basic sociological works in theory. Relevance of earlier and contemporary sociological interests and research.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None. | J McQuaid | Jul 14-Aug 20 | W-2-124
Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 124
| MW | 6-9p | 3 | 2418 | $825 | |
SOCIOL350 Elements of Social StatisticsDescription:
Fundamentals of social statistics; special emphasis on probability, tests of significance, and measures of association.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101 and MATH 114Q or 115 or equivalent MATH level.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: Mathematics.
Diversity Area: None. | S Movahedi | May 27-Jun 26 | W-2-123
Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 123
| MTuWTh | 11:45a - 1:45m | 3 | 1913 | $825 | |
SOCIOL350 Elements of Social StatisticsDescription:
Fundamentals of social statistics; special emphasis on probability, tests of significance, and measures of association.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101 and MATH 114Q or 115 or equivalent MATH level.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: Mathematics.
Diversity Area: None. | R Youngreen | Jul 14-Aug 20 | W-1-060
Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 060
| MW | 1:30 - 4:30p | 3 | 2062 | $825 | |
SOCIOL351L Methods of Sociological ResearchDescription:
Design of sociological research and methods of inquiry. Organization and analysis of data, development of research projects.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None. | J McQuaid | May 28-Jul 9 | W-2-123
Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 123
| MW | 6-9p | 3 | 1896 | $825 | |
SOCIOL351L Methods of Sociological ResearchDescription:
Design of sociological research and methods of inquiry. Organization and analysis of data, development of research projects.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None. | C Spearin | Jul 15-Aug 21 | W-1-019
Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 019
| TuTh | 1:30 - 4:30p | 3 | 1897 | $825 | |
SOCIOL362 Juvenile DelinquencyDescription:
The nature and extent of delinquency. Consideration of theories, delinquent subculture, and programs for control and prevention.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None. | J White | May 28-Jul 9 | W-1-046
Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 046
| MW | 6-9p | 3 | 2181 | $825 | |
SOCIOL362 Juvenile DelinquencyDescription:
The nature and extent of delinquency. Consideration of theories, delinquent subculture, and programs for control and prevention.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None. | M Butts | Jul 14-Aug 20 | M-1-428
McCormack Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 428
| MW | 10a-1p | 3 | 2891 | $825 | |
SOCIOL363L CorrectionsDescription:
Prisons, jails, parole, and probation. Attention to inmate social structure, and philosophy underlying the correctional system and modern treatment approaches.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None. | J Lageson | May 27-Jul 8 | W-1-019
Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 019
| TuTh | 10a-1p | 3 | 2203 | $825 | |
SOCIOL363L CorrectionsDescription:
Prisons, jails, parole, and probation. Attention to inmate social structure, and philosophy underlying the correctional system and modern treatment approaches.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None. | C Menton | Jul 14-Aug 20 | W-1-019
Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 019
| MW | 10a-1p | 3 | 1898 | $825 | |
SOCIOL367 Drugs and SocietyDescription:
This course examines the social origins and consequences of the use and abuse of consciousness-altering substances (including alcohol). It considers how society defines and deals with drug use and assesses social harm, including such issues as addictions and health effects, drugs and crime, the legislation debate, and drug policy and enforcement.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Diversity Area: None. | A Leverentz | May 28-Jul 9 | W-1-020
Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 020
| MW | 10a-1p | 3 | 1914 | $825 | |
SOCIOL367 Drugs and SocietyDescription:
This course examines the social origins and consequences of the use and abuse of consciousness-altering substances (including alcohol). It considers how society defines and deals with drug use and assesses social harm, including such issues as addictions and health effects, drugs and crime, the legislation debate, and drug policy and enforcement.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Diversity Area: None.
Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. | J Struzziery | May 27-Jul 9 | Online | - | - | 3 | 2178 | $985 | |
SOCIOL368L Alcoholism: Etiology and EpidemiologyDescription:
An in-depth interdisciplinary analysis of the nature, causes, and extent of alcoholism and problem drinking. Analysis of drinking patterns and drinking problems cross-culturally and among subgroups in the population such as women, prison inmates, the elderly, and homeless people.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None. | M Joy | May 27-Jul 8 | W-1-053
Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 053
| TuTh | 6-9p | 3 | 1899 | $825 | |
SOCIOL368L Alcoholism: Etiology and EpidemiologyDescription:
An in-depth interdisciplinary analysis of the nature, causes, and extent of alcoholism and problem drinking. Analysis of drinking patterns and drinking problems cross-culturally and among subgroups in the population such as women, prison inmates, the elderly, and homeless people.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None.
Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. | S Hartwell | May 27-Aug 21 | Online | - | - | 3 | 2052 | $985 | |
SOCIOL375L Indian CinemaDescription:
This course will provide an introduction to Indian cinema and to Indian culture and society through the study of films. The Indian film industry is the largest producer of feature films in the world. In this class we will examine the films as entertainment as well as cultural narratives and commentaries on society, exploring themes such as social change, the family and gender. The course will combine content analysis of film texts with study of the public culture of film reception.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: World Cultures.
Diversity Area: International. | L Srinivas | May 27-Jun 26 | W-1-052
Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 052
| MTuWTh | 11:45a - 1:45m | 3 | 2419 | $825 | |
SOCIOL461L Internship in Law and Criminal JusticeDescription:
This course provides an historical and sociological analysis of our state and federal court systems, and considers such issues as the rights of indigent defendants, the bail system, right to counsel, and the adversary nature of some proceedings. In addition to classroom work, students undertake supervised field placements in probation offices, parole boards, district attorneys’ offices, and correctional programs.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: Permission of Department. For more information, please contact department (617.287.6250).
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None. | E Stern | May 27-Aug 21 | W-1-051
Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 051
| Tu | 6-9p | 6 | 2001 | $1650 | |
SOCIOL465L The Police in SocietyDescription:
An examination of police as a system of social control; a survey of major studies of police by sociologists and government commissions. Emphasis placed on police organization, patterns and consequences of police training, historical and cross-cultural perspectives of police systems and studies of police discretion and police-citizen interaction.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: Senior standing, Sociol 101 and 9 credit hours in sociology.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None. | L Hansen | May 28-Jul 9 | W-2-127
Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 127
| MW | 10a-1p | 3 | 2075 | $825 | |
SOCIOL465L The Police in SocietyDescription:
An examination of police as a system of social control; a survey of major studies of police by sociologists and government commissions. Emphasis placed on police organization, patterns and consequences of police training, historical and cross-cultural perspectives of police systems and studies of police discretion and police-citizen interaction.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: Senior standing, Sociol 101 and 9 credit hours in sociology.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None. | C Menton | Jul 14-Aug 20 | W-1-048
Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 048
| MW | 1:30 - 4:30p | 3 | 1900 | $825 | |
SOCIOL467L The Sociology of LawDescription:
A general analysis of the social origins and consequences of law and legal process; special emphasis on law as a method of conflict resolutionand as a social control structure, and on law and social change. Attention also given to law in other societies, including non-literate societies, to the evolution and development of legal structures, and to patterns of due process and criminal law.
Academic Information:
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101 and 6 credits in sociology; junior or senior standing.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None. | R Tyler | May 28-Jul 9 | W-2-126
Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 126
| MW | 6-9p | 3 | 1901 | $825 | |
