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SOC101Y1
Introduction to Sociology 52L, 26T

The basic principles and methods of sociology applied to the study of human societies; social sources of differing values and conceptions of reality, and the influences of these on the behaviour of individuals, patterns of relations among groups, and social stability and change.


SOC200Y1
Introduction to Social Research 52L, 26T

A variety of theoretical approaches and research techniques are critically examined to illustrate general principles of conceptualization, measurement, and explanation. In the 1999-2000 winter-spring session, SOC200Y is a restricted course. Enrolment is limited to sociology Majors (see Note 1 above)
Exclusion: WDW350Y
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC202Y1
Structure of Interpersonal Relations 52L

Patterned relationships, social roles, and social expectations which arise out of interaction among individuals.
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC203Y1
History of Social Theory 52L

Development of sociological theory in the 19th and 20th centuries; history of ideas; formal analysis; relationship between theory and empirical inquiry.
Exclusion: SOC314Y
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC205Y1
Urban Sociology 52L

Complementary perspectives of the city: as an evolving entity historically (urbanization); as a way of life and adaptation, reflecting cultures and subcultures (urbanism); as territorial parts reflecting and contributing to social processes (ecological perspective); as a unit managed by formal and informal parties (structural perspective).
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC207Y1
Sociology of Work and Occupations 52L

The nature and meaning of work in relation to changes in the position of the professions, unions and government, of women and minority groups, and in industrial societies more generally. Career choice and strategies, occupational mobility, and individual satisfaction at work.
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC210Y1
Ethnicity in Social Organization 52L

Impact of racial, ethnic, and linguistic heterogeneity and of various patterns of immigration on economic, political, and cultural institutions, and on individual identity, self-conceptions, social attitudes, and relations.
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC212Y1
Deviance and Control 52L

Sociological analysis of deviance (acts or persons that violate the normative structures of society) and social control (societal responses that attempt to reduce, treat, or transform deviance). What is deviance? What are different ways societies respond to deviance? What are the consequences of efforts to regulate, prevent, and punish deviance?
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC213Y1
Law and Society 52L

An introduction to social scientific perspectives and research on the nature, sources, dimensions, and impact of law; conceptual issues and methodological strategies in establishing and interpreting linkages between legal and other social structures and processes.
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC214Y1
Sociology of the Family 52L, 26T

An examination of cross-cultural variations and social-historical changes in the organization of family life, followed by a critical look at the key activities in family life today. Emphasis is on gender relations.
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC215Y1
Socialization 52L

The acquisition and reproduction of personality, culture, and social structure. Child-rearing practices, sex-role acquisition and learning, structural influences on values, attitudes and aspirations, political socialization, adult socialization.
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC220Y1
Social Inequality in Canada 52L

An analysis of historical and contemporary empirical patterns of inequality in Canada. The focus is on income, power, ethnic, regional, and gender inequalities.
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC242Y1
Sociology of Health and Medicine 52L

Social factors influencing health and illness, definitions of illnesses, and social responses to illness. Options for organizational structure of health care systems.
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC246H1
The Sociology of Aging (formerly SOC245Y) 39L

Social gerontology deals with many social aspects of advanced age, e.g. problems of retirement, post-retirement life, living arrangements and family, changes in identity, and new roles for later life, in Canada and in a cross-cultural perspective. Focus is on individual aspects of aging.
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC247H1
The Sociology of Aging II (formerly SOC245Y) 39L

Social gerontology deals with many social aspects of advanced age. This is a continuation of SOC246H. Focus is on institutional level analysis of the programs that assist with aging problems.
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC250Y1
Sociology of Religion 52L

Overview of the classic theoretical literature. Topics examined are: the social origins of Judaism and Christianity; the process of secularization; the significance of new religious movements; the relevance of "civil religion"; and the contemporary upsurge of "fundamentalism".
Exclusion: RLG210Y
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC255Y1
Sociology of the Life Cycle 52L

Variations in the adult life cycle between and within societies; the effects of social structure on life cycles, and of life stages and transitions on individuals.
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC260Y1
Power and Policy in Canadian Society 52L

Examination of the forces and factors that drive and shape policy in Canadian society. The policy areas examined include education, labour force and employment, employment equity, ethnocultural relations, and the environment. Exploration of the applications of sociology in the formulation and evaluation of policy choices.
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC263H1
The Quality of Social Life (formerly SOC262Y) 26L

Social psychological perspectives on the quality of life, focusing on interpersonal relationships, marriage and families, social equity and inequality, mass media and popular culture, and violence and victimization.
Prerequisite: PSY100Y/SOC101Y


SOC272H1
Sociology of Globalisation 26L

Globalisation is one of the main forces behind changes in the world economy, culture and population. Course examines economic, political, cultural, and urban aspects of the process. Issues: possibility of a global economic collapse, sovereignity and the nation-state, reemergence of grassroots democracy, ecological movements, virtual and physical communities.
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC299Y1
Research Opportunity Program

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. See page 42 for details.


SOC300Y1
Quantitative Analysis 52L, 26T

Basic statistical techniques with an emphasis on applications to sociological examples. Hypothesis testing techniques include chi-square, analysis of variance, and regression. Corresponding exploratory techniques (or resistant methods of developing hypotheses). SOC300Y is a restricted course. Enrolment is limited to sociology Specialists (see Note 1 above).
Prerequisite: SOC200Y


SOC301Y1
Theories of Inequality 52L

Theories of social inequality, its historical evolution, and the determinants of continuity and change of patterns of social inequality.
Prerequisite: SOC203Y/220Y


SOC303H1
Family Demography 26L

Describes the political, social and economic implications of diversity in family structure. Uses empirical studies in the sociological tradition to describe current trends in living arrangements and family relationships. Examines social and economic consequences of the inconsistencies between public definitions and the reality of family life.
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC304H1
Status Attainment 26L

Shows how "getting ahead" or becoming "downwardly mobile" are affected by social as well as economic factors. Links the experience of mobility to larger scale social change.
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC305H1
Measuring Social Perceptions 26L

Standard and more recent approaches to measuring perceptions, attitudes and preferences. Emphasizes a critical view of data collection practices in both academic and applied research.
Exclusion: SOC300Y
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC306Y1
Sociology of Crime and Delinquency 52L

Examines explanation, theory construction, measurement procedures, and techniques for data collection and analysis within the sociology of crime and delinquency.
Prerequisite: SOC212Y


SOC309Y1
HIV and AIDS: Social Policies and Programs (formerly SOC309H) 52L

Explores and discusses specific theories of action. Applies theories to various factors associated with AIDS/HIV. Examines political, scientific, health, social, economic, and cultural environments. This course forces students to examine the hidden theoretical assumptions surrounding AIDS/HIV.
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC312Y1
Population and Society 52L

Population processes (birth, death, and migration) and their relationship to social, cultural, and economic change.
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC317Y1
Industrial Sociology (formerly SOC316Y) 52L

Labour/management relations in industrial societies; impact of technological change on work organizations and labour markets; implications for understanding various topics including social mobility, labour market segmentation, job satisfaction, work/family relations, immigration and race, power in organizations, union and industrial conflict, organizational culture, and the social control of industry.
Prerequisite: A 200+ level SOC course


SOC320Y1
Applied Sociology 52L

Uses of sociological research in guiding social policies and programs. Evaluation research and needs assessment methods are emphasized. Students are required to engage in a research practicum (apprenticeship) at an agency working towards social change or providing social services.
Prerequisite: A 200+ level SOC course


SOC330Y1
Comparitive Ethnic Relations - The Jewish Community in Europe and North America

SOC330Y1
Comparative Ethnic Relations 52L

Comparative study of interethnic relations, including comparisons of ethnic groups and types of ethnic groups and comparisons of their relative position in different institutions, social structures, and societies. Comparisons made with respect to the impact of society on ethnic groups, and ethnic groups in society.
Prerequisite: A 200+ level SOC course


SOC338Y1
The Making of the Working Class 78L

Composition, organization, and political role of labouring classes (artisans, industrial workers, and rural workers) during the early phases of industrial development and state modernization in Western Europe and Russia and in "Third World" countries during the 20th century. Responses of the business class, land owning classes, and political authorities.
Prerequisite: A 200+ level SOC course


SOC340Y1
Sociology of Revolution 52L

Examination of competing interpretations of the processes of revolution and counterrevolution through the study of the French Revolution, Russian Revolution and Mexican Revolution; these historically specific debates are linked to generic issues of Political Sociology, such as state-society relations; class versus elite analysis; relationship between economic, political and social change.
Prerequisite: A 200+ level SOC course


SOC341Y1
The Jewish Community in Europe and North America 52L

Classical and recent writings on Jewish ethno-national identity in the modern period; communal organization; forms of Jewish life in the diaspora and its relationship to other ethnic groups and to society at large; contemporary role of the Holocaust and ethnic memory; Jews in Canada; gender in the Jewish community.
Exclusion: SOC330Y
Prerequisite: A 200+ level SOC course


SOC342Y1
Chinese Communities in Canada and Abroad (formerly SOC394Y) 52L

Social organization of Chinese communities in Canada and abroad. Topics include historical development of Chinese communities, Chinese ethnic economy, and gender relations within Chinese communities. Experts in related topics are invited to present their research findings. Non-sociology students may seek departmental permission to enrol.
Exclusion: SOC394Y
Prerequisite: SOC101Yor permission of Department (see Department before enroling in course)


SOC343Y1
Sociology of the Pacific Rim (formerly SOC493Y) 52L

An intensive research/reading course on the links between Pacific Rim society and culture and Canada. Institutional and network bridges between the Asian region and North America.
Exclusion: SOC493Y
Prerequisite: A 200+ level SOC course


SOC355Y1
Structural Analysis 52L

The structure of social relationships, including both personal networks and the overall organization of whole social settings. The role of social structure in social support, access to scarce resources, power conflict, mobilization, diffusion, and beliefs.
Prerequisite: SOC200Y


SOC356Y1
Technology and Society 52L

Analysis of the interplay between technology and society, starting with the Industrial Revolution. Considers how technological developments affect social systems, communications, work, leisure and world-systems.
Prerequisite: A 200+ level SOC course


SOC360Y1
Sociology of Cultural Studies 52L

Examination of cultural process practices through which culture is constituted (ordered) and reproduced. A dominant cultural order is created and reproduced through the process of selective tradition, which is treated as natural and "taken for granted." The cultural processes involve the interaction of economic, political, ideological and cultural practices.
Prerequisite: A 200+ level SOC course


SOC363H1
Sociology of Mental Health and Mental Disorders (formerly SOC262Y, 264H) 26L

An overview of the link between social inequality and emotional inequality, focusing on differences in mental health across social groups and the role of stress and coping resources in explaining group differences.
Prerequisite: A 200+ level SOC course


SOC365Y1
Gender Relations 52L

Examination of historical and contemporary sources of gender inequity, and the many dimensions of gender difference and inequality today.
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC366H1
Sociology of Women and Work 26L

Women's paid and unpaid work and the relationship between the two. Questions about gender gap in earnings, sexual segregation of the labour force, restructuring of paid work, sexual harassment, paid domestic work, and the division of housework and child care.
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC367H1
Gender, Class, and Race 26L

Explores three key sources of inequality in this society: gender, social class, and race. Examines these three sources of divisions in paid and unpaid work; differences in family by class, race, and ethnicity; the organization of different communities; and select cultural issues.
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC369Y1
The Canadian Community 52L

Attention focused on case studies which investigate the social organization of Canadian communities. The case study approach emphasizes theory and methods. The major course requirement is an ethnographic study of a "community."
Prerequisite: A 200+ level SOC course


SOC370Y1
Sociology of Labour 78L

The role and development of labour and the labour movement in Canada, its differential success in various industries and regions, and its impact on other aspects of society.
Prerequisite: 200+ level SOC course


SOC372H1
Interpersonal Violence: Sociological Perspectives 26L

Survey of social scientific theory, research and policy on interpersonal violence. Examination of the dominant theoretical traditions used by researchers to explain violence. Canadian research on violence and its social control.
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC375Y1
Sociology of Organizations 52L

Internal structure of formal and informal organizations; bureaucracies; patterns of interorganizational relations; impact of organizations on social structure and social classes of different societies.
Prerequisite: A 200+ level SOC course


SOC380Y1
Sociology of Film 78L

Film as a medium of communication. How such messages are assembled and how the film references symbolic systems.
Prerequisite: A 200+ level SOC course


SOC381Y1
Culture and Social Structure (formerly SOC393Y) 52L

Our society includes many varieties of cultural tastes and practices. How are these related to inequality? How do cultural repertoires shape people's lives, including school success, careers, romance, marriage and friendship? How is culture produced in art worlds and industries, transmitted more or less successfully and creatively received?
Exclusion: SOC393Y
Prerequisite: SOC101Y
Recommended preparation: a course in inequality, gender, methods, or sociological theory


SOC385Y1
Social Ecology 52L

Provides a framework for the empirical analysis and practical solution of problems dealing with human well-being which have contextual dimensions. Topics dealt with cover both built and natural environments, as well as aspects of technology. Each student examines a particular problem in detail.
Prerequisite: SOC101Y; any 200+ level SOC course or an Environmental Science course focussing on urban and/or natural environments


SOC386Y1
Urbanization 52L

Examines explanation, theory construction, measurement procedures, and the logic of quantitative analysis within urban sociology and social demography.
Prerequisite: A 200+ level SOC course


SOC388H1
Sociology of Everyday Life 26L

Explores the structure and interactions of everyday experience. Views our lives as socially ordered and ourselves as agents. Offers experience in qualitative research and using writing experience.
Exclusion: SOC387Y, 405Y
Prerequisite: SOC101Y


SOC389Y1
Contemporary Sociological Theory 52L

A selective introduction to major thinkers and approaches in contemporary sociological theory. SOC389Y is a restricted course. Enrolment is limited to sociology Specialists (see Note 1 above).
Prerequisite: SOC101Y
Recommended preparation: SOC203Y


SOC390Y1/391H1/392H1
Independent Research TBA

An opportunity to pursue independently a sociological topic of interest with a Departmental advisor. Intended for students in a Sociology program who have completed a minimum of 10 courses.
Prerequisite: By application (see Department before session begins). Consult Departmental website for procedure.


SOC393Y1/394Y1/395Y1
Selected Topics in Sociological Research TBA

An opportunity to explore a sociological topic in depth. Courses relate to instructor's area of research, so topics vary from year to year. Consult the Departmental website for current course offerings.
Prerequisite: Varies according to particular course offering; consult description at Departmental website for exact prerequisites


SOC396H1/397H1/398H1
Selected Topics in Sociological Research TBA

An opportunity to explore a sociological topic in depth. Courses relate to instructor's area of research, so topics vary from year to year. Consult the Departmental website for current course offerings.
Prerequisite: Varies according to particular course offering; consult description at Departmental website for exact prerequisites


SOC399Y1
Social Issues 52L

Many on-going changes - in education, crime, family life, population, and the environment (among others) - give rise to troubling social problems. This course uses sociological analysis and the findings of sociological research to examine public discussions and policies proposed to deal with both new and enduring social problems.
Prerequisite: A 200+ level SOC course


SOC401Y1
Advanced Seminar 52S

Provides sociology Specialists with an opportunity to explore a sociological topic in depth. Varies in focus from year to year. Consult the Departmental website for current course offering. SOC401Y is a restricted course. Enrolment is limited to sociology Specialists (see Note 1 above).
Prerequisite: SOC300Y, 389Y


SOC405Y1
Qualitative Analysis (formerly SOC387Y) 52L

Theoretical problems and debates concerning historical and field work (qualitative research); development of research techniques. Students design and carry out research projects. SOC405Y is a restricted course. Enrolment is limited to sociology Specialists (see Note 1 above).
Prerequisite: SOC200Y


SOC490Y1/491H1/492H1
Independent Research TBA

An opportunity to pursue independently a sociological topic of interest with a Departmental advisor. Intended for students in a Sociology program who have completed a minimum of 15.0 courses.
Prerequisite: By application (see Department before session begins). Consult Departmental website for procedure.


SOC493Y1/494Y1/495Y1
Selected Topics in Sociological Research TBA

An opportunity to explore a sociological topic in depth. Courses relate to instructor's area of research, so topics vary from year to year. Consult the Departmental website for current course offerings.
Prerequisite: Varies according to particular course offering; consult description at Departmental website for exact prerequisites


SOC496H1/497H1/498H1
Selected Topics in Sociological Research TBA

An opportunity to explore a sociological topic in depth. Courses relate to instructor's area of research, so topics vary from year to year. Consult the Departmental website for current course offerings.
Prerequisite: Varies according to particular course offering; consult description at Departmental website for exact prerequisites


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