SOC 390R

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Special Topics in Contemporary Sociology

Sociology College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Course content varies from year to year.

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0.5

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3

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3

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Social structures

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to recognize the ways in which social structure and issues (government, family, education, health-care institutions, the media, etc.) have affected and affect women's lives.

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Contributions

Learning Outcome

Students will begin to gain an appreciation of the contributions of women throughout history and internationally.

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Present

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to perform and present research related to women's studies in oral, written, and/or multi-media formats.

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Informed choices

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to make informed choices about their own behavior, health, education, and employment decisions based on their understanding of the role gender plays in relationships and society.

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Vocabulary

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to define and use in speech and writing the critical vocabulary basic to the field of women's studies.