Stern College Syllabi -- Spring and Fall 2021-2022 courses --- SOCI (Sociology)

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SOCI 1647: Political Sociology
(Yeshiva University, 2022-09) Shvetsov
Overview This course aims to introduce students to the field of political sociology and familiarize them with its key issues. The course material is organized around three central themes:1.) the modern state, 2.) power in modern society and 3.) political conflict. Exploring approaches to the ways these topics are addressed by political sociology will allow students to address such topics as the emergence and transformation of states and state institutions, change of political regimes, social revolutions, political violence, and war. Where does the modern state derive its power? What are the ways in which the m
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SOCI 1205: Introduction to Anthropology
(Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2022-09) Katz, Jill; 0000-0002-2225-0137
¶What is Anthropology • Anthropology is the study of people—past and present—with a focus on understanding the human condition both culturally (socially) and biologically (physically). This joint emphasis sets anthropology apart from other humanities and natural sciences. In a general sense, anthropology is concerned with determining what humans are, how they evolved, and how they differ from one another. The study of anthropology is often divided into four sub-disciplines: archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology. ¶Course Objectives • Introduce students to anthropology as a discipline and its methodologies • Help students develop analytical, communicative, and critical thinking skills through using anthropological knowledge • Think critically about social issues and articulate diverse perspectives • Recognize, appreciate, value, and respect cultural difference and diversity
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SOCI 1116: Sociology of Deviance
(Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2022-09) Hauser, Orlee
¶Course Description: This course will introduce you to the general phenomenon of deviance, both criminal and non-criminal. Topics to be covered include: sociological theories, crime, drug and alcohol use, sex work, body modification, mental and physical disorders (as well as ways of being). ¶COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: - Understand and apply the various Sociological theories as well as those theories that concentrate on crime. - Think critically about how society views deviance and understand the concept of stigmatization. - Demonstrate increased awareness of different ways of being, including different physical builds, body modification, mental illness, disabilities, etc. ¶Desired Learning Outcomes - Understanding of sociological imagination and major theories and concepts - Understanding of different cultures and subcultures. - Understanding of the mechanisms that support inequality.
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SOCI 1001: Introduction to Sociology
(Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2022-09) Shvetsov, Dina Antonacci
¶Overview This course is an introduction into the field of Sociology and requires no prior knowledge of the subject. ¶The aims of the course are threefold: it seeks to introduce students to the idea of what society is and how it functions, to familiarize students with the central sociological concepts (society, social structures, culture, class, race, gender, power, etc.), and, finally, to present some of the main instruments of sociological inquiry. In other words, the course will attempt to answer the questions of what sociology is about, what it can do, and how one can answer sociological questions. The course will give student an opportunity to learn the essential components of the canon of the contemporary American sociology, as well as develop social scientific reasoning. The latter is foundational for any other further courses in social sciences that a student might choose to take in the future. ¶Course Goals The course will help to create a foundational knowledge and develop critical thinking about multiple aspects of social life and human behavior conditioned by society, in this way helping to prepare for other courses in Social Sciences. *Although this course is not a preparatory course for any exam other than the course’s midterm and final exams, it is designed to assist in preparation to successfully passing an MCAT exam (scoring higher on “Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations of Behavior” section). ¶Format of the Course Students are expected to attend all sessions and complete all assignments. All materials for the course, as well as announcements and assignments will be posted on Canvas page of the course.
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SOCI 1001: Introduction to Sociology
(Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2022-09) Deutsch, Nicole
¶Book: Introduction to Sociology 3e by OpenStax, (https://openstax.org/details/books/introduction-sociology-3e) plus additional articles and excerpts from other sociology sources. This book is free and you can use online. I recommend you download a PDF (bottom left at the link above). You can also purchase it at amazon for $25 if you like having a hard copy. ¶COURSE DESCRIPTION This college-level course is designed to introduce you to the study of sociology, the sociological perspective and the relevance of sociology in your world today. The course will examine the interplay between the individual and society. It offers a systematic understanding of social interaction, social organization, social institutions, and social change. By learning about the social basis of everyday life, you will develop critical thinking and gain understanding of the social structures and process that shape the human experience. This understanding can be applied to various fields of study and work. This course will examine topical issues affecting your lives, including culture, gender, race, class, sexual orientation, family constructs, globalization, urbanization, environment, and more. It also looks at how social interaction has changed in the day of the internet and social media. ¶This course will enable students to: • Strengthen your knowledge and understanding of basic sociological theories and concepts • Increase your understanding of how sociology applies to everyday life and current events • Improve your ability to analyze key topics and their significance, including gender, race, class, culture, inequality and environmental issues • Enhance your critical thinking, inquiry and problem-solving skills • Enhance your oral communication skills, to impart knowledge and foster understanding and /or influence opinion • Increase your knowledge about and acceptance of people who have differing culture, beliefs, looks, opinions and perspectives Supporting the competences and rubrics including Inquiry and Problem Solving and Oral Communication.
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BIBL4911/SOCI 1211: Biblical Archaeology/Archaeology of Israel
(Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2022-01) Katz, Jill
This course will present an overview of the archaeological data (including texts) from the Land of Israel during the biblical period. We will examine general Canaanite culture and learn to identify the cultural distinctions between Canaanites, Philistines, and Israelites and how negotiating these differences helped shape a distinct Israelite ethnic identity. While exploring the First Temple period, we will look at the rate of acculturation among these groups as way to better explain the rising tensions between the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah and the diminishing of tensions with the Philistines and Canaanites (now Phoenicians). We will compare the political ambitions of the Assyrians, Babylonians, and Persians and how these ambitions dramatically altered the social, political, and economic landscape of the Land of Israel its inhabitants. By the close of the Biblical Period, we will see the Phoenicians ensconced as coastal sea-farers, the Philistines having disappeared, and the Jews reemerging as a newly defined community centered in Jerusalem.
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SOC 1236: Epidemiology
(Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2022-01) Purcell, Donrie J.; 0000-0002-4710-9412
Course Description: The study of epidemiology teaches the methods, ethics, and applications of the scientific method. It provides a vehicle for rigorously linking the concerns of the natural and social sciences, thus enriching understanding of public policy and other population-based disciplines. This graduate level course on epidemiology is designed to introduce epidemiology, basic concepts, methodology, and their practical usage in public health. The overall aim of this course is to introduce students to the “tools of the trade” – the basic ideas and methods that the avid students with an interest in public health epidemiology should know to effectively function in a public health setting. Students will gain knowledge and skills to evaluate public health problems by using epidemiological methodology to design an epidemiological study, analyze data, and interpret its results to develop strategic solutions. Examples of the use of the principles of epidemiology are presented so that students will have sufficient understanding to apply such principles in future public health work. ¶ LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course, students should be familiar with: ▪ The measures used to quantify diseases in populations. ▪ The types of epidemiological studies that can be used to investigate disease in populations. ▪ How to decide when an observed association is likely to be causal. ▪ Some of the potential pitfalls of epidemiological studies and how to avoid them. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of this course, students should be able to: ▪ Describe the main uses of epidemiology. ▪ Calculate measures of disease frequency, measures of effect and impact, and know the application of each. ▪ Read understand and interpret scientific papers. ▪ Discuss the main types of epidemiological studies including their strengths weaknesses and when to use them.
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SOCI 1504: Methods of Social Research
(Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2022-01) Castellon, Ignacia
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces how social science collect and analyze data. We will examine various methods of research, including surveys, in-depth interviews, participant observation, ethnography and the use of historical and literary sources. The class starts with an exploration of sociological thinking. We will discuss what it means to think sociologically and how (scientific) knowledge is produced. The course will then familiarize you with the logic(s) of research design such that you will be able to critically assess scientific claims while providing a foundation for your own research. We will also discuss the ethical issues involved in studying the social world. A more general concern of the course is to explore the ways our methods and interpretations shape the way we think about the world. Hence the scope of the course transcends sociological research and gives the students the tools to think analytically and critically, organize their ideas, ask key questions in exploring social issues, and the ability to evaluate claims to knowledge. Upon the successful completion of this course, students should be able to understand how social scientific knowledge is produced; evaluate the effects of theoretical and methodological approaches on research findings; and design and undertake a small-scale research project.¶ The approved LEARNING OBJECTIVES for the course are: 1. To identify methods used by social scientists in conducting research. 2. To demonstrate an ability to read and interpret basic quantitative and qualitative data. 3. To demonstrate an understanding of how methods are applied in specific research projects.
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SOCI 1950 : Sociology of Food
(Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2022-01) Katz, Jill; 0000-0002-2225-0137
Course Objectives • To present a thorough introduction to the sociology of food • To equip students with the ability to and think critically about contemporary food topics o Food's role in socialization, identity, health, and social change o Food marketing o Global food system
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POLI 2160 / SOC 1436 Social Movements and Political Change
(2021-01) Luders, Joseph E.
“Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor… it must be demanded by the oppressed.” As this quotation from Martin Luther King Jr. implies, citizens must sometimes resort to protests, strikes, sit-ins, strikes, and boycotts, and other disruptions to demand attention to their grievances and compel social change. Yet, shared grievances do not automatically produce social movements, and the impact of these challenges on entrenched norms or institutions is often uncertain. This course thus poses two broad questions: How do we account for the emergence of social movements, and why are some movements successful in bringing about change, while others are not? To furnish students with the tools necessary to answer these questions, this course surveys a rich interdisciplinary literature. We explicate the central concepts of social movement theory through an investigation of various social movements, with an emphasis on the civil rights and women’s movement. Then, coming up to the present, we analyze Occupy Wall Street, the Tea Party, and the Resistance movement against Trump Presidency. By the end of the semester, students will have a better understanding of movement emergence and decline, participation, and various aspects of movement impact, including upon individual participants as well as cultural and political change. __Course Goals and Objectives.__ ➢ Introduce students to social movement theory to understand movement formation and impact. ➢ Develop appreciation for the importance of incentives and social networks in explanations of individual behavior. ➢ Provide basic knowledge of major US social movements and their role in US politics. ➢ Foster theoretical understanding of change processes and policy outcomes in the US politics.
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PSYC 3105; SOCI 4925 Social Psychology
(2021-01) DiLorenzo, Terry
Course Description and Objectives: This course will provide students with an in-depth examination of social psychology. We will employ a cross-cultural perspective in our coverage of mainstream topics in social psychology. In this context, we will make cross-cultural comparisons, assess the influence of culture on theories and research findings, and discuss normative explanations for social behavior. Specific course content will include: research methodology and ethics, attitudes, attributions, persuasion, obedience and conformity, theories of attraction, prejudice, altruism and aggression, gender influences on social behavior, social influences on health behaviors, group dynamics and intergroup relations. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply social psychological theories and constructs to their everyday lives. In addition, students should be able to think critically about psychological theories and research, and be proficient at reviewing the psychological literature and preparing papers using APA format.
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Epidemiology SOCI 1236 / PUB 1236
(2021-01) Kimmel, Daniel M.
Overview: Epidemiology Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in human populations. In recent years, the epidemiological approach has been used to address a wide range of problems, including infectious diseases, genetic risk, environmental threats, social stratification patterns, substance use, violence prevention, and even the spread of knowledge and innovation through social networks. Epidemiology has proven increasingly relevant to clinical medicine, public policy, social science, law, and other fields; as epidemiology becomes more widely applied, it is more important than ever for researchers and professionals in a variety of fields to become familiar with its basic principles. This course introduces the basic principles of epidemiologic study design, analysis, and interpretation. Course activities will consist of lectures, computer lab lessons in using statistical software, written assignments, exams, and critical appraisal of both classic and contemporary research articles. We will learn how to calculate and interpret some basic epidemiological measures, and investigate the possibilities of using data to make causal inferences. We will examine the strengths of epidemiological science as well as its limits. Course Goals By the end of this course, I hope that students will learn how to: 1. Critically read and understand epidemiological studies; 2. Calculate and interpret measures of disease occurrence and disease-exposure associations; 3. Test deductively derived hypotheses using experimental and other research designs; and 4. Understand the contributions of epidemiology to clinical research, medicine, social science, and public health.
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Introduction to Sociology SOCI 1001-D1
(2021-01) Langer, Sidney
Introduction to sociology: Perspective, theory, and method.
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Introduction to Sociology SOCI 1001 - B
(2021-01) Shvetsov, Dina
Overview This course is an introduction into the field of Sociology and requires no prior knowledge of the subject. The aims of the course are threefold: it seeks to introduce students to the idea of what society is and how it functions, to familiarize students with the central sociological concepts (society, social structures, culture, class, race, gender, power, etc.), and, finally, to present some of the main instruments of sociological inquiry. In other words, the course will attempt to answer the questions of what sociology is about, what it can do, and how one can answer sociological questions. The course will give student an opportunity to learn the essential components of the canon of the contemporary American sociology, as well as develop social scientific reasoning. The latter is foundational for any other further courses in social sciences that a student might choose to take in the future. Course Goals The course will help to create a foundational knowledge and develop critical thinking about multiple aspects of social life and human behavior conditioned by society, in this way helping to prepare for other courses in Social Sciences. *Although this course is not a preparatory course for any exam other than the course’s midterm and final exams, it is designed to assist in preparation to successfully passing an MCAT exam (scoring higher on “Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations of Behavior” section).
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Introduction to Sociology SOCI 1001H - C
(2021-01) Shvetsov, Dina
This course is an introduction into the field of Sociology and requires no prior knowledge of the subject. The aims of the course are threefold: it seeks to introduce students to the idea of what society is and how it functions, to familiarize students with the central sociological concepts (society, social structures, culture, class, race, gender, power, etc.), and, finally, to present some of the main instruments of sociological inquiry. In other words, the course will attempt to answer the questions of what sociology is about, what it can do, and how one can answer sociological questions. The course will give student an opportunity to learn the essential components of the canon of the contemporary American sociology, as well as develop social scientific reasoning. The latter is foundational for any other further courses in social sciences that a student might choose to take in the future. ___Course Goals___ The course will help to create a foundational knowledge and develop critical thinking about multiple aspects of social life and human behavior conditioned by society, in this way helping to prepare for other courses in Social Sciences. *Although this course is not a preparatory course for any exam other than the course’s midterm and final exams, it is designed to assist in preparation to successfully passing an MCAT exam (scoring higher on “Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations of Behavior” section). Format of the Course This course is taught online. Students are expected to attend all online sessions and complete all assignments. All materials for the course, as well as announcements and assignments will be posted
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Introduction to Sociology SOCI 1001-K
(2021-01) Hauser, Orlee
Course Description: This courses introduces students to the basic concepts of sociology: Culture, socialization, social stratification, multiculturalism, and the five institutions including family, government, economics, religion and education. Other topics include demography, deviance, technology, environment, social issues, social change, social organization, and workplace issues. __Course Objectives: After successful course completion students should be able to: • Describe sociological perspective related to current issues, problems, and/or institutions • Analyze the importance of culture within societies • Summarize the influence of socialization on human behavior • Apply deviance theories • Analyze the power of groups to influence behavior • Assess the consequences of social, racial ethnics, gender, age, sexual orientation, and other inequities • Evaluate the impact of global/international changes (environment, technology, population, etc.) on society • Analyze how institutions (economy, family, religion, political systems, and education, etc.) function in society • Assess the impact of social stratification • Apply sociological perspectives related to current issues, problems and/or institutions Desired Learning Outcomes ❖ Students will develop their sociological imagination (the ability to relate personal troubles to public issues, connecting individual lives to what is happening in society). ❖ Students will develop a sociological perspective that encompasses the distinctive concepts and paradigms of the field. ❖ Students will develop an understanding of the intersectionality of the dimensions and interconnections of the important social, political and economic inequalities in society.
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Sociology of Deviance SOCI 1116-C
(2021-01) Langer, Sidney
The Concept of Social Deviation 1. Concept of society, culture and social norms. 2. Nature and meaning of deviance. 3. Various definitions and perspectives in the study of deviance. 4. Traditional and labeling perspectives in the study of deviance. 5. Relative nature of deviance. 6. Dimensions in the study of deviance. 7. Process of becoming deviant
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HIST 2821/SOCI 1206 Introduction to Archaeology: A Survey of World Prehistory
(2021-01) Katz, Jill C.
Course Prospectus: This course is an introduction to world prehistory, with an emphasis on the rise of social and political complexity. We begin with the cultural remains of nomadic peoples of the Upper Paleolithic. We then study the transition to agriculture among various communities worldwide and the gradual rise in social complexity that led to the formation of cities and state-level societies. We will focus on early states such as those in Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, and Mesoamerica. This course fulfills Foundations and Contemporary Perspectives. Goal 1: Students will demonstrate understanding of the process of archaeological inquiry and explain how archaeological knowledge is discovered, analyzed, and communicated. Objective 1a: Students should understand the meaning and use of archaeological terminology, be able to identify relevant evidence, and be able to make reasonable inferences from it. Objective 1b: Students should be able to research a particular site, gather evidence, and convert evidence into “data” for interpretation and presentation (both orally and in writing). Goal 2: Students should understand world pre-history from Paleolithic times to first civilizations. Objective 2a: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the transition to agriculture and the development of state-level society. Objective 2b: Students will demonstrate knowledge of specific examples in both the Old World (Mesopotamia, Egypt, China) and New World (Olmec, Maya, Aztecs).
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Sociology of Health and Illness SOCI 1232M
(2021-01) Hauser, Orlee
This course provides an overview of sociology of health and illness, a special sub-field of sociology commonly referred to as medical sociology. Although living healthy and having decent medical care and treatment is the most basic and desirable of human needs, there exists a series of inequalities, conflicting interests, and complexities relating to health. The major course objective is to gain sociological knowledge and understanding of these complexities that could ultimately help make meaningful and appropriate improvements in our approaches to health, illness and to the current health care system.__ We will first seek to understand basic concepts in sociology of health and illness, and explore how existing social structures influence the meanings of health and illness as well as the experiences. We will also look into the profession of medicine and health care system as we consider some alternatives. Special attention is given to the construction of health inequalities throughout the course as they pertain to people in various social locations based on race/ethnicity, class, sex and so forth. __Student Learning Outcomes__ Upon a successful completion of the course, students will 1) have a basic sociological understanding of various health issues in society as social environments affect them 2) demonstrate the ability to apply relevant concepts and theories to specific topic areas in health. 3) demonstrate the ability to critically assess health issues beyond individualistic interpretations of behaviors and further connect them to the larger social context and possible solutions.
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Sociology Of Mass Media “The American Jewish Experience Through The Lens Of Cinema” SOCI 1934 PQT
(2021-01) Goldman, Eric
COURSE OVERVIEW: An examination of American films dealing with the Jewish experience provides a most unusual perspective on the Twentieth century American Jew- the way the Jew sees him/herself and how others perceive Jews. Classic films will be used as text for understanding how, through the years, filmmakers have created and packaged their own unique concept of the American Jew, how this was filtered through their own consciousness, and how we read and comprehend the cinematic text. In addition to examining the films, the class will reference historical and cultural studies of American Jewry together with insights into the Jewish film community of Hollywood. COURSE OBJECTIVES: • Gain broader understanding of the American Jewish history. • Enhance Jewish visual literacy. • Comprehend the creative process of motion picture production. • Study Hollywood’s impact on popular culture and its framing of the American story. • Acquire skills to read and interpret cinema as historical and cultural text.