Quality Engineering

Program. The Master's of Science degree in Quality Engineering (MSQE) is offered by the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE). A list of the faculty and descriptions of the courses are included in the catalog description (see catalog index) of the ISE department. The program is designed to accommodate students who are employed full time. Courses are transmitted via satellite to work sites anywhere in the continental USA.

Admission. To be considered for admission to the MSQE program, applicants must have a Bachelor's of Science degree in engineering (any discipline) or in science.

University Requirements. All of the university rules that apply to the awarding of Master's degrees at Lehigh apply to the MSQE, except for the following: no thesis or report or general examination is required. The university rules that do apply to the MSQE are spelled out in the catalog, under the heading "Degree Information" (see catalog index).

Departmental Requirements. All candidates must complete thirty hours of course work-fifteen hours of core courses and fifteen hours of electives. The core courses, which all candidates take, are listed below:

Any offered IE or MSE course, if not a core course, is an acceptable elective, and at least nine hours of the electives must be courses, which have prefix IE or MSE. Up to six hours of the electives may be any graduate course or courses that the candidate's advisor approves.

Up to nine hours of credits earned at other institutions may be used to satisfy degree requirements, if transfer of credits is approved by the registrar.

Religion Studies

Professors. Norman J. Girardot, Ph.D. (Chicago), University Distinguished Professor; Kenneth L. Kraft, Ph.D. (Princeton); Michael L. Raposa, Ph.D. (Pennsylvania) Fairchild Chair of American Studies; Laurence J. Silberstein, Ph.D. (Brandeis), Philip and Muriel Berman Professor of Jewish Studies, and Director of the Philip and Muriel Berman Center for Jewish Studies; Lloyd H. Steffen, Ph.D. (Brown) Chair; Lenore E. Chava Weissler, Ph.D. (Pennsylvania), Philip and Muriel Berman Chair of Jewish Civilization; Benjamin G. Wright, III, Ph.D. (Pennsylvania) chair.

Assistant Professor. Robert Rozehnal, Ph.D. (Duke).

The religion studies department is committed to the academic investigation of religion as an intrinsic and vital dimension of human culture. The scholarly study of religion is an integral facet of a liberal arts education. The student of religion is engaged in the critical and interpretive task of understanding patterns of religious thought and behavior as aspects of the human cultural experience.

Religion studies is interdisciplinary in that it draws upon humanistic and social scientific modes of inquiry. These include historical, philosophical, sociological, anthropological, and psychological perspectives. Religion studies is a cross-cultural, comparative discipline concerned with the character and significance of the major religious traditions of the world. The student of religion confronts ethical problems and basic issues of value and meaning raised by modern multicultural and technological society.

Major in Religion Studies

The major in religion studies consists of 32 credit hours of coursework (eight courses). Requirements include:

• In consultation with a major advisor from the departmental faculty, students will devise a balanced plan of study responsive to individual needs and interests. The curriculum for each major will demonstrate exposure to a diversity of approaches to the interdisciplinary, trans-cultural field of religion studies.
• At least one introductory course (any course numbered below level 10).
• At least four courses at the 100 level or above.
• REL 374 Senior Seminar.

The department recommends that in consultation with a major advisor, students concentrate in one of the major religious traditions, or in a comparative or thematic approach to the study of religion. The concentration should include at least four courses. Language study appropriate to the concentration is also desirable.

Students are particularly encouraged to consider a joint or double major with another major field from any of the three colleges at the university.

Departmental Honors

Religion studies majors are admitted to honors by invitation of the departmental faculty toward the end of the student's junior year. To be eligible, a student must have attained at least a 3.25 average in his or her major program by the end of the junior year. Upon admittance to honors, the student will work out a special program of studies for the senior year with the major advisor, culminating in the writing of a senior essay.

Minor in Religion Studies

The minor in religion studies consists of a total of 16 credits. The specific courses to be taken by each student are to be decided upon jointly by the student and the departmental advisor. Ordinarily, the student will be expected to take one introductory course unless specifically exempted by the department chair.

Course Offerings

REL 1. Sacred Scriptures in Religious Traditions (4)

An encounter with the different sacred books of the world's major religions. Both the books and differing attitudes in these traditions towards sacred books are examined. Books investigated include the Bhagavad Gita, the Analects of Confucius, the Qur'an and the Jewish and Christian Bibles. Wright (HU)

REL 2. Death in Religious Traditions (4)

Introduces students to the study of religion through an exploration of what different religious traditions have to say about the great mystery that we all face, death. Because we all must die, all religions must deal with the challenge and sense of crisis provoked by the deaths of those close to us, of innocent victims of disaster, disease, and crime, and our own imminent deaths. Death thus provides an excellent point of comparison among the various religious traditions. Weissler (HU)

REL 3. (GCP 3, PHIL 3) Global Religion, Global Ethics (4)

Introduction to philosophical and religious modes of moral thinking, with attention given to ethical issues as they arise cross-culturally in and through religious traditions. The course will reference the United Nations Millennium Goals to consider family life and the role of women, social justice, the environment, and ethical ideals. Particular focus varies but may include one or more of the following: abortion and reproductive health, the death penalty, religiously motivated violence, and problems of personal disorder (heavy drinking, anorexia, vengeance). A Global Citizenship course. Steffen (HU)

REL 4. How to Study Religion (4)

How do sociologists, psychologists and philosophers answer such questions as: Why and how do religions arise? Why and how do people develop beliefs in God? Where do religious scriptures come from? Why do people ascribe authority to religious traditions? Why has religious faith declined in modern society? Silberstein (HU)

REL 5. Spiritual Exercises in Religious Traditions (4)

Explores a variety of religious disciplines developed in various traditions, ranging from the practice of yoga and the martial arts to various forms of prayer, meditation, and asceticism. Raposa (HU)

REL 6. Religion and the Ecological Crisis (4)

Past and present responses to nature in world religions. Contemporary topics include the animal rights debate, ecofeminism, and the development of environmental ethics. Is "the end of nature" at hand? Why is the environment a religious issue? Kraft (HU)

REL 7. Jesus, Buddha, Mao, and Elvis (4)

Comparative and cross-cultural exploration of the nature and meaning of "religious founders" in the history of religions. Girardot (HU)

REL 8. (WS 8) Prehistoric Religion, Art, and Technology (4)

Origins and early development of religions, with focus on interactions of religion, art, and technology in the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods. Special attention to the emergence of patriarchal social forms and the figure of the goddess. Interdisciplinary methods with a consideration of feminist theories of cultural development. Girardot (HU)

REL 9. Spiritual Journeys (4)

A comparative survey of spiritual traveling-from overland pilgrimages to inward journeys in search of truth. Through autobiographies, diaries, poetry and films, students encounter the experiences of seekers from diverse religious traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. Rozehnal (HU)

REL 22. (ART 22) Visions of God: 2000 Years of Christian History and Art (4)

An Interdisciplinary course that combines art history and the history of Christianity. From the beginnings of their tradition, Christians have represented their theologies and religious sentiments in visual arts and architecture, and for the same two millennia, a myriad of Christians have learned their Christianity through visual representations. Provides a one-semester survey of the history of Christianity as expressed in the visual arts. Wright/Priester (HU)

REL 42. (ART 42) Representing the Sacred: Art and Religious Experience in Italy [Lehigh in Rome and Florence Program, alternate years] (6)

This course explores the interaction between artistic expression and religious experience from the earliest traces of Christian art in the catacombs to the sensual and theatrical churches in the Baroque. All classes are conducted on site: in museums, churches and in the streets of Rome, Florence, and Assisi. Wright/Priester (HU)

REL 60. (ASIA 60) Religions of South Asia (4)

A thematic introduction to the foundational religious traditions of South Asia: Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Islam. Students explore the social and spiritual dimensions of these religious worlds through scripture, ritual practices, narrative and teaching traditions, music and art. Rozehnal (HU)

REL 64. (ASIA 64) Religions of China (4)

History and meaning of the major forms of Chinese religion- especially Confucianism and Neo-Confucianism, Taoist mysticism, Buddhism (Ch'an/Zen), and popular religion. Girardot (HU)

REL 65. (ASIA 65) Religions of Japan (4)

A survey of Japan's diverse religious heritage and its impact on contemporary culture. Japanese approaches to the self, the world, and the sacred are considered in comparative perspective. Topics covered include: Shinto, Buddhism, Zen, Confucianism, the way of the warrior, folklore, and postwar movements. Kraft (HU)

REL 67. (ASIA 67) Japanese Civilization (4)

The history and culture of Japan from its origins to the present. Special consideration will be given to the rise and fall of the warrior class, developments in art and religion, the dynamics of family life, and Japan's "economic miracle." Kraft (H/S)

REL 68. Practical Justice: From Social Systems to Responsible Community (4)

Examination of the role of moral and religious values in social systems, including education, the economic system, criminal justice, with particular attention to the problems of poverty, literacy, homelessness and domestic violence. Students engage in volunteer efforts to gain practical experience with those who deliver and receive services in these systems. An action-reflection model (with reference to liberation theology and religious thinkers like M.L. King, Dorothy Day, and Walter Rauschenbusch) is employed to urge reflection on how social systems can be affected and transformed by visions of justice, ethics, religion and social responsibility. Steffen (HU)

REL 73. The Jewish Tradition (4)

Judaism is both a textual tradition and a lived religion. Students read basic Jewish texts-Bible, Talmud, Midrash-and study the ways Jews sanctify the life cycle through rites of passage, and the round of the year through the festival cycle. Silberstein, Weissler (HU)

REL 75. The Christian Tradition (4)

Introduction to the Christian tradition from its early variety and subsequent classical definition in the church councils up to the enlightenment. Special emphasis will be placed on the multiform interpretations of the Christian message. (HU)

REL 76. Reading the Bible in the Contemporary World (4)

Reading passages from the Bible with an eye toward distinguishing and understanding different sorts of questions that can be asked of them and various perspectives that can be adopted when reading them. What are these stories about? What do they mean, when, and to whom? Wright (HU)

REL 77. (ASIA 77) The Islamic Tradition (4)

A thematic introduction to Islamic history, doctrine and practice. Topics include: Qur'an; prophecy and sacred history; ritual practices; community life; legal interpretation; art and aesthetics; mysticism; politics and polemics. Rozehnal (HU)

REL 111. Jewish Scriptures/Old Testament (4)

The religious expression of the Hebrews, Israelites, and Jews as found in the Jewish Scriptures (TANAK/Christian Old Testament). Near Eastern context of Hebrew religion, the Patriarchs, the Exodus, the monarchy, prophecy, Exile and Return. Emphasis on historical, literary, critical problems, and newer socio-historical methods. Wright (HU)

REL 112. The Beginnings of Judaism and Jewish Origins: Jewish Diversity in the Greco-Roman World (4)

The variety of approaches to Judaism in the period following the Babylonian exile through the second century C.E. The literature studied will include Apocrypha, Pseudepigrapha, and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Wright (HU)

REL 114. (CLSS 114) Christian Origins: New Testament and the Beginnings of Christianity (4)

Early Christianity from its beginnings until the end of the second century. Coverage includes the Jewish and Hellenistic matrices of Christianity, traditions about the life of Jesus and his significance, and the variety of belief and practice of early Christians. Emphasis on encountering primary texts. Wright (HU)

REL 116. (PHIL 116) Bioethics (4)

Moral issues that arise in the context of health care and related biomedical fields in the United States today, examined in the light of the nature and foundation of moral rights and obligations. Topics include: confidentiality, informed consent, euthanasia, medical research and experimentation, genetics, the distribution of health care, etc. (HU)

REL 121. Sources for the Life of Jesus: the Jewish and Christian Context (4)

Ancient sources that claim to provide information about Jesus of Nazareth. Approaches taken to Jesus' life and career; early Christian interpretations of the significance of Jesus; methodology in assessing evidence for the historical Jesus and his message. Wright (HU)

REL 124. (PHIL 124) Reason and Religious Experience (4)

A critical look, from a philosophical perspective, at some fundamental problems of religion: The nature of religious experience and belief, reason and revelation, the existence and nature of God, the problem of evil, and religious truth. Raposa (HU)

REL 125. Heresy and Orthodoxy: Varieties of Christianity in the First Three Centuries (4)

Examines the development of Christianity until the end of the third century. Compares the views of different groups about the significance of Jesus. Who were the proto-orthodox? Jewish Christians? Gnostics? What did they think? Why were some branded heretics by others? Wright (HU)

REL 126. (HUM 126, PHIL 126) Professional Ethics (4)

An examination of the moral rules and action guides that govern various professions. Professions to be examined will include health (physician and nursing); legal; counseling and psychiatry; engineering; military; clergy; teaching. Attention will be given to modes of ethical reasoning and how those modes are practically applied in professional life and activity. Among issues to be discussed will be the limits of confidentiality; employer authority; power relationships; obligations to the public; professional rights; sexual boundaries; whistle-blowing; safety and risk; computer ethics; weapons development; discrimination; professional review of ethical infractions. Course will include guest lectures and case studies. Steffen (HU)

REL 129. (PHIL 129) Jewish Philosophy (4)

How major Jewish thinkers from the first to the 20th centuries confronted questions at the intersection of religion and philosophy: the existence and nature of God, free will, evil, divine providence, miracles, creation, revelation, and religious obligation. (HU)

REL 132. Hasidic Tales (4)

Examines the mysterious and beautiful tales told by Hasidim, participants in the movement of spiritual revival which arose within 18th century Judaism. Compares Hasidic tales to European fairy tales, and shows how later writers transformed Hasidic narratives to express their own religious or literary meanings. Weissler (HU)

REL 133. Alternative Religions in the 21st Century (4)

An exploration of alternative religious beliefs and practices in the 21st century. Topics include the new pluralism, adaptations of Asian traditions, goddess religion, and spiritual environmentalism. What distinguishes a religion from a cult? What goes awry when violence is perpetrated in the name of religion? Kraft (HU)

REL 137. (HUM 137, PHIL 137) Ethics in Practice (1-4)

A variable content course focusing on ethical issues arising in a particular profession, such as law, health, business, engineering, military. Variable credit. May be taken more than once. Steffen (HU)

REL 138. (WS 138) Women in Jewish History (4)

Contributions of, and limitations on, women at different stages of Jewish history, using both primary sources and secondary material. Experience of modern Jewish women, and the contemporary feminist critique of traditional gender roles. Weissler (HU)

REL 139. (ANTH 139) Jewish Folklore (4)

Examines the transformation of folk and popular Judaism from the Old World, through the period of immigration to America, to ethnic and later forms of American Jewish culture. Attention paid to concept of folklore revivals and their meanings. Four case studies: folk tales and storytelling, klezmer music, life-cycle rituals, and food. Weissler (SS)

REL 144. (ART 144) Raw Vision: Creativity and Ecstasy in the Work of Shamans, Mystics, and Artist Outsiders (4)

Comparative exploration of the nature and meaning of religious and artistic experience as reflected in shamanism (both prehistoric and tribal), mystic traditions (especially Taoism and Christianity), and contemporary self-taught artistic visionaries (e.g., Jean Dubuffet, Howard Finster, Mr. Imagination, Lonnie Holley, Norbert Kox). Various disciplinary perspectives will be employed including comparative religions, anthropology, art history, and psychology. Girardot (HU)

REL 145. (ASIA 145, GCP 145) Islam in the Modern World (4)

Examines how numerous Muslim thinkers-religious scholars, modernists, and Islamists-have responded to the changes and challenges of the colonial and post-colonial eras. Special emphasis is placed on the public debates over Islamic authority and authenticity in contemporary South Asia. Rozehnal (HU)

REL 146. (ASIA 146) Islam in South Asia (4)

A survey of the dynamic encounter between Islamic and Indic civilizations. Topics include: Islamic identity, piety and practice; art and aesthetic traditions; inter-communal exchange and conflict; the colonial legacy; and the politics of contemporary religious nationalism. Rozehnal (HU)

REL 148. (GCP 148) Islam Across Cultures (4)

Explores the Muslim world's diversity and dynamism in multiple cultural contests-from the Middle East and North Africa, to Asia and America-through literature, ethnography, and films. Topics include: travel and trade networks; education; women and gender; Islam and cultural pluralism; colonialism; and identity politics. Rozehnal (HU)

REL 150. Judaism in the Modern World (4)

Fundamental themes in the experience of modern Jewry; confrontation with secular culture; crisis of religious faith; Zionism and the renewal of Jewish nationalism; the problem of Jewish identity in America; and the impact of the Holocaust. Silberstein, Weissler (HU)

REL 152. American Judaism (4)

Diverse cultural and social forms through which American Jews express their distinct identity. Is American Jewry an example of assimilation and decline or creative transformation? What, if anything, do American Jews share in common? Compatibility of Judaism with individualism, pluralism, and voluntarism. How have the Holocaust and the State of Israel shaped the self-understanding of American Jewry? Silberstein (HU)

REL 153. The Spiritual Quest in Contemporary Jewish Life (4)

What factors explain the current growth of spirituality in American Jewish life? How does spirituality differ from conventional religion? What is the impact of Jewish spirituality on contemporary Jewish worship? How does the growth of Jewish spirituality relate to the broader issues of Jewish identity? What accounts for the growing interest in Buddhism among Jews? What is the impact of feminism on Jewish spirituality? How does the growth of spirituality among Jews relate to the growth of spirituality in general American culture? Silberstein (HU)

REL 154. (HIST 154) The Holocaust: History and Meaning (4)

The Nazi holocaust in its historical, political and religious setting. Emphasis upon moral, cultural and theological issues raised by the Holocaust. (HU)

REL 155. Responses to the Holocaust (4)

A multi-media study of the ways in which writers, artists, film makers, cartoonists, composers, and comics have responded to the horrors of the Holocaust. Among the questions to be considered are: How is it possible to describe and represent the Holocaust in writing? In art? In film? What distinguishes the ways in which this is done by different generations? How is the memory of these events being effectively preserved and transmitted through monuments and museums? What role does the memory of the Holocaust play in the life of contemporary Jews? Silberstein (HU)

REL 156. Israel, Zionism, and the Renewal of Judaism (4)

New interpretations of Judaism, the Jewish community and Jewish history developed by Zionist thinkers. Diverse currents within Jewish nationalist thought and critical responses to Zionist ideology. Silberstein (HU)

REL 157. (HIST 157) Europe in the Age of the Reformation (4)

The breakup of the religious culture of medieval Christian Europe in the reformation movements of the sixteenth century. The origins and varieties of Protestantism; the intersection of religious ideas and politics in Germany, Switzerland, Britain, France, and the Netherlands; the "wars of religion" and the emergence of the European state system. Baylor (HU)

REL 158. (WS 158) Sex and Gender in Judaism (4)

Writings by Jewish feminists reflecting the encounter between Judaism and feminism: prayer and ritual, women rabbis, God, and God language, communal power, the marriage and divorce. Silberstein (HU)

REL 159. Roman Catholicism in the Modern World (4)

A survey of the various intellectual, cultural, political and ecclesiastical developments that have shaped contemporary Roman Catholic life and thought. Raposa (HU)

REL 160. (ASIA 160) The Taoist Tradition (4)

Consideration of the religious and cultural significance of Taoism in its various historical forms. Primary attention will be given to a close reading of some of the most important texts of the early philosophical tradition (e.g. Tao Te Ching, Chuang Tzu) and of the later religious tradition (e.g. Pao P'u Tzu and other selections from the Tao Tsang). Contemporary implications of Taoist thought will also be considered (e.g. "The Tao of Physics", "a Taoist on Wall Street", and "the Tao of Japanese Management"). Girardot (HU)

REL 162. (ASIA 162) Zen Buddhism (4)

History, doctrines, and practices of Zen Buddhism in China, Japan, and the West. Monastic life, notable Zen masters, Zen's cultural impact, and enlightenment. Current aspects of the Zen tradition. (Optional meditation workshop.) Kraft (HU)

REL 164. (ASIA 164, IR 164) Japan's Response to the West (4)

A survey of Japanese history and culture from 1500 to the present, following the theme of Japan's contact with the West. What enabled Japan to modernize and Westernize so successfully? Topics covered include: the expulsion of Christianity, the first samurai mission to the U.S., the postwar American occupation, and contemporary issues. Readings include Japanese novels and short stories (in translation). Kraft (H/S)

REL 165. Jews, Christians, and Buddhism: The Turn to the East in American Culture (4)

In recent decades, a growing number of Americans raised as Jews and Christians have embraced the teachings and practices of Buddhism. Through a study of contemporary Buddhist writings, personal accounts, and other readings, we shall examine what Jews and Christians find attractive in Buddhism. We shall also explore the areas of conflict between Buddhism and Western religions as well as cultural conditions that are contributing to Buddhism's growing appeal. Silberstein (HU)

REL 167. (ASIA 167) Engaged Buddhism (4)

Examines a contemporary international movement that applies Buddhist teachings and practices to social, political, and environmental issues. Topics include: important thinkers, forms of engagement, and areas of controversy. Kraft (HU)

REL 168. (ASIA 168) Buddhism in the Modern World (4)

Explores contemporary Buddhism in Asia, America, and Europe. Topics include the plight of Tibet, Buddhist environmentalism, and the emergence of a socially engaged Buddhism. How are Westerners adapting this ancient tradition to address present-day concerns? Kraft (HU)

REL 169. (ASIA 169) Classics of Asian Religion (4)

Sacred scriptures of Asia and an introduction to the religions they represent. What do these texts teach about reality, humanity, divinity, and society? How is the path of spiritual practice presented in the different traditions? Prerequisite: one prior course in Religion or Asian studies. Kraft, Girardot (HU)

REL 171. (SSP 171) Religion and Society (4)

An introduction to the sociology of religion. Covers classical and contemporary approaches to defining and studying the role of religion in society. Emphasis on understanding religious beliefs and practices in the United States, the sources and contours of religious change, and the effects of religion on individuals and society. Specific topics include religious fundamentalism, religious conversion, religious practices and authority, secularization, religion in public life, religion in social change, religious terrorism, and the ways in which religion impacts our personal health, educational attainment, and family life. Munson (SS)

REL 174. Contemporary Theology (4)

Major 20th century movements within Christian and Jewish theology understood as responses to the problems of modern times. May be repeated for credit as the subject matter varies. Raposa (HU)

REL 180. (HIST 180) Religion and the American Experience (4)

The historic development of major American religious groups from colonial times to the present; their place in social and political life, and the impact of the national experience upon them. Raposa (HU)

REL 184. (WS 184) Religion, Gender, and Power (4)

Gender differences as one of the basic legitimations for the unequal distribution of power in Western society. Feminist critiques of the basic social structures, cultural forms, and hierarchies of power within religious communities, and the ways in which religious groups have responded. Silberstein (HU)

REL 186. Judaism in Israel and the United States (4)

Explores the differences/similarities in the ideologies, myths and symbols which shape the views of Jews in Israel and the United States on such issues as: the meaning of Judaism, the interpretation of Jewish history, the relationship of religion and peoplehood, and the relationship of democracy and Jewish values. Readings include Amos Oz, A.B. Yehoshua, Haim Hazaz, Leonard Fein, Mordecai Kaplan. Silberstein (HU)

REL 187. Science, Technology, and the Religious Imagination (4)

Impact of the scientific and technological culture on the Western religious imagination. Roots of science and technology in religious ideas and images. Ways of knowing and concepts of experience in religion and science. Raposa (HU)

REL 188. Religion and Literature (4)

Religious themes in the modern novel or the spiritual autobiography. Melville, Tolstoy, Camus, Updike, Walker, and Morrison; or Woolman, Tolstoy, Malcolm X, Wiesel, Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Kukai. Steffen (HU)

REL 189. Religion and the Visual Arts (4)

To what extent does the process and production of artistic images relate to visionary experience in the history of world religions, and expose a religious dimension in life? In what sense is an artistic vocation similar to the religious vocation of a shaman, prophet, or saint? In what way do artists and religious figures respond to, change, and create the "real" world? Girardot (HU)

REL 213. (CLSS 213, HIST 213) Ancient Roman Religion (4)

Religious experience of the Roman people from prehistory to end of the empire. Nature of polytheism and its interactions with monotheism (Christianity, Judaism). Theories of religion. Emphasis on primary source materials. (SS)

REL 221. (ASIA 221) Topics in Asian Religions (4)

Selected thematic and comparative issues in different Asian religious traditions. May include Buddhism and Christianity, religion and martial arts, Asian religions in America, Taoist meditation, Zen and Japanese business, Buddhist ethics. May be repeated for credit. Girardot, Kraft, Rozehnal (H/S)

REL 222. Topics in Western Religions (4)

Selected historical, thematic, and comparative issues in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. May be repeated for credit as the subject matter varies. (HU)

REL 224. (PHIL 224) Topics in the Philosophy of Religion (4)

Selected problems and issues in the philosophy of religion. May be repeated for credit as the subject matter varies. Raposa (HU)

REL 225. Topics in Religion and Ethics (4)

Analysis of various moral problems and social value questions. Possible topics include: environmental and non-human animal ethics; medical ethics; drug and alcohol abuse; spiritual meaning of anorexia. (HU)

REL 228. Theories of Religion (4)

What is religion? Does it have a universal, cross-cultural and trans-creedal essence? Drawing on numerous academic disciples, the course engages the major issues and most influential authors in the academic study of comparative religions. Rozehnal (HU)

REL 230. Kabbalah: The Jewish Mystical Tradition (4)

Explores the history of the quest to know God, through mystical experience or theosophical speculation, as found in Jewish tradition. Examines such issues as the tensions between institutional religion and personal religious experience, between views of God as immanent in the world or transcending it, and between imagery for God and religious experience of God. Weissler (HU)

REL 231. Classic Jewish Texts (4)

While many people know that the Hebrew Bible ("Old Testament") is a foundational scripture for Judaism, fewer are familiar with the post-biblical Jewish classics. Yet these works shaped the understanding of God, the identity of the Jewish people, and the vision of history and of the ethical life that inform Judaism as we know it today. As students read the Talmud, Midrash, and traditional prayer-book, they will become familiar with the wisdom of the rabbinic sages, and the central concepts of Jewish tradition. Weissler (HU)

REL 247. (ASIA 247) Islamic Mysticism (4)

Sufism, the inner or 'mystical' dimension of Islam, has deep historical roots and diverse expressions throughout the Muslim world. Students examine Sufi doctrine and ritual, the master-disciple relationship, and the tradition's impact on art and music, poetry and prose. Rozehnal (HU)

REL 251. (CLSS 251) Classical Mythology (3)

Myth, religion and ritual in ancient Greece and Rome. Emphasis on primary sources; introduction to ancient and modern theories of myth. Cross-cultural material. (SS)

REL 254. (ASIA 254) Buddhism and Ecology (4)

Buddhism's intellectual, ethical, and spiritual resources are reexamined in light of contemporary environmental problems. Is Buddhism the most green of the major world religions? What are the moral implications of actions that affect the environment? Prerequisite: One prior course in religion, environmental studies, or Asian studies. Kraft (HU)

REL 335. (ANTH 335) Religion, Witchcraft and Magic (4)

Addresses broad questions about the roles that religion, magic, and witchcraft play in human life, as philosophical systems of meaning, as useful tools for understanding, and as practical and moral guides for human action. Special focus on the role of witchcraft and magic in the modern world, especially in the lives of disempowered people. Vann (SS)

REL 347. (PHIL 347) American Religious Thinkers (4)

An examination of the writings of key figures in the history of American religious thought (such as Edwards, Emerson, Bushnell, Peirce, James, Royce, Dewey and the Niebuhrs). Attention will be directed both to the historical reception of these writings and to their contemporary significance. Raposa (HU)

REL 361. Fieldwork (1-4)

Opportunity for students to work, or observe under supervision, religious organizations or institutions. Consent of chair required. (ND)

REL 371. Directed Readings (1-4)

Intensive study in areas appropriate to the interests and needs of students and staff. (ND)

REL 373. (HUM 373, PHIL 373) Independent Ethics Project (4)

Supervised ethics research into a topic approved by the advisor for the Humanities Minor in Ethics. An option for completing the ethics minor. For ethics minors only. (HU)

REL 374. Seminar for Majors (4)

A capstone seminar for departmental majors. Considers the methodologies of religious studies and assesses current issues in the field. Offers opportunities for in-depth work on a particular tradition under the guidance of a faculty member. Offered in spring semester. May be repeated for credit. (HU)

REL 375. (SSP 375) The Christian Right in America (4)

What do we know about the Christian Right? Who are they? What do they believe? Where do they come from? Seminar explores answers to such questions through a focus on the history of the Christian Right as well as its ideologies and beliefs, the people who are a part of it, and its evolving relationship to the American political system. Topics include some of the most divisive social issues of our time: abortion, homosexuality, capital punishment, pornography, taxes, education, and the separation of church and state. Prerequisite: One 100-level SSP course. Munson (SS)

REL 391. Senior Thesis in Religion (4)

Russian

See listing under Modern Languages and Literature.

Russian Studies

Mary A. Nicholas, Ph.D. (Pennsylvania) program director.

Professors. Arthur E. King, Ph.D. (Ohio State); Rajan Menon, Ph.D. (Illinois), Monroe J. Rathbone professor of international relations.

Russian Studies Major

The major in Russian studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with a broad exposure to the Russian language and to Russian culture. Courses in language, literature, history, politics, foreign policy, and economics, as well as the possibility of study in the republics of the former Soviet Union, are part of the curriculum for this major. The required and elective courses fit in well with a traditional liberal arts education. At the same time, the emphasis on area studies provides students with a focus for their intellectual efforts and a specialization that can be pursued, in graduate school or in a variety of public and private sector careers, after graduation.

The major in Russian studies requires 36 credit hours, distributed as follows:

A. Required Courses

I. Language and Literature: two years of college Russian, course selection based on placement: 16 credit hours.

II. Russian History

III. Russian Politics and Foreign Policy

B. Elective Courses

The student will select at least three courses from the following list:

Any other Russian language and literature courses.

Other courses approved by the director of the program (e.g., relevant courses offered through LVAIC or at other institutions).

Field Study in the former Soviet Union (e.g., faculty-led study trips offered under special topics or approved study abroad programs).

Any substitutes for required or elective courses must be approved by the director of the Russian studies program.

Russian Studies Minor

The minor in Russian studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide a broad range of study of the former Soviet Union. It can be considered the beginning of a specialization in the area that can be continued in graduate school, or a useful area of concentration for certain careers after graduation (e.g., foreign service, governmental employment, business, foreign trade, etc.). The program may also be of general interest to nonspecialist students who wish to do focused work on the culture and society of the former USSR.

The minor in Russian studies requires 18 to 20 credit hours of formal course work, chosen in consultation with the program director, Mary Nicholas, Department of Modern Languages and Literature.

Two semesters of college-level Russian based on the student's level of competence;

Any three of the following:

Any one course in Russian literature or literature in translation (4)

Special topics courses in other areas such as psychology or sociology and anthropology with permission

Field Study in the former Soviet Union for academic credit under special topics (4)

Other courses approved by the director of Russian studies.

School Psychology

See listings under Education.

Science, Environmental and Technical Writing

See listings under Journalism and Communication.

Science, Technology and Society

Stephen H. Cutcliffe, Ph.D. (Lehigh), professor of science, technology and society and history, and director, STS program.

Gail A. Cooper, Ph.D. (U.C., Santa Barbara), associate professor of history;

Sharon M. Friedman, M.A. (Penn State), professor of journalism and communication;

Steven Louis Goldman, Ph.D. (Boston), Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities;

John K. Smith, Jr., Ph.D. (Delaware), associate professor of history;

Albert H. Wurth, Jr., Ph.D. (N.C., Chapel Hill), associate professor of political science.

The Science, Technology and Society (STS) program is the product of a continuing cross-college effort to create a common ground from which to explore the relations between science, technology and society: between ideas, machines and values.

The STS program serves as a focal point for a wide range of courses that study the natures of science and of technology, and analyze their social and personal implications. It lends coherence and visibility to offerings otherwise dispersed throughout the catalog.

STS Studies Major

The major in science, technology and society studies prepares students for graduate study or for a wide variety of career opportunities including policy analysis, planning, or community relations with public or private sector agencies concerned with the social relations of scientific research and technological innovation. The intrinsically cross-disciplinary character of science-technology-society interactions is reflected in the B.A. requirements. Majors must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours in STS courses, listed below, together with at least 15 credit hours in any traditional academic discipline: engineering, physical or life science, the humanities, or the social sciences. This collateral set of courses should be chosen in consultation with the program director to provide the foundation needed to engage STS studies issues in which that discipline is implicated. The senior seminar provides an opportunity for students to integrate the knowledge they have gained and the skills they have acquired in their coursework. Opportunities for student research are available, especially through STS 181: Independent Study and STS 391: Honors Thesis.

STS studies is a social science major in the College of Arts and Science, and majors must fulfill the college's B.A. distribution requirements. A detailed description of the STS studies major requirements follows.

Detailed Description of STS Major Requirements

Electives

Three additional advanced courses (at least two of which must be at the 100 level or higher) from the list of approved STS Studies courses (10-12 credits)

HONORS IN STS

In order to receive Honors in STS, the student must attain a 3.5 grade-point average in courses presented for the major and a 3.2 grade-point average over all, and must complete the 4-credit Honors Thesis sequence (STS 391 and 392) beyond the required minimum of 30 Core credits required of all STS majors.

STS Studies Minor

The program also offers a minor in science, technology & society studies which is open to all undergraduates. Students electing the minor must take a set of courses totaling a minimum of 15 hours that includes STS 11: Technology and Human Values and electives chosen from the list of all courses eligible for STS studies which follows below. Students should consult with the program director when selecting courses for either the major or the minor.

Science, Technology and Society Courses

STS 11. Technology and Human Values (4)

Impact of technology on society in relation to ethical problems raised by the exploitation of technological innovations. Illustrations from history, social studies, philosophy, literature, and film. Cutcliffe (SS)

STS 112. Engineering and Society (4)

An examination of the social, political, commercial, and cultural factors that determine the problems engineers are asked to solve as well as the terms of acceptable solutions to those problems. This is a discussion-based course using a mix of books, articles, and videos. Goldman. (SS)

STS 117. (HIST 117/WS117) Women, Science and Technology (4)

Explores the impact of technology and science on women's social roles and the contribution of women engineers and scientists to their disciplines. Will focus on the American experience. Among the topics discussed are invention, design, laboratory research, education, engineering, professionalism, labor force participation, office mechanization, household appliances, virtual spaces, childcare and reproduction. Cooper (SS)

STS 124. (JOUR 124) Politics of Science (4)

Analysis of the multi-dimensional interaction between the federal government and the scientific community. Explores historical growth of the science-government connection, the scientific establishment both past and present, and the role of scientific advice to the White House and Congress. Also examines scientific ethics, public attitudes toward science, science-society interactions, and case studies of scientific controversies. S. Friedman (SS)

STS 141. (ASIA 141) Science and Technology Studies in East Asia (4)

The development of science and technology in East Asia with emphasis on Japan and China. Cultural and religious influences, both internal and external, and interactions with the West, as illustrated by the development of bronze technology, ceramics, and architecture. Factors in Western and Japanese society that have contributed to the rapid growth of Japanese technology as well as limits to future growth of technology in East Asia. (SS)

STS 145. (HIST 145) Introduction to the History of Science (4)

The history of modern science, primarily physical and biological, with emphasis on the development of major theoretical models since the seventeenth century. Goldman (SS)

STS 181. Independent Study (1-4) fall-spring

Prerequisite: consent of the program director. (HU or SS)

STS 221. (MAT 221/ANTH 221) Materials in the Development of Man (3)

Development of materials technology and engineering from the Stone Age to Atomic Age as an example of the interaction between technology and society. In-class demonstration laboratories on composition and structure of materials. Term projects using archaeological materials and alloys. Course intended for, but not limited to, students in the humanities and secondary science education. Engineering students may not use this course for engineering science or technical elective credit. Small (SS)

STS 252. (CSE 252) Computers, the Internet, and Society (3)

An interactive exploration of the current and future role of computers, the Internet, and related technologies in changing the standard of living, work environments, society and its ethical values. Privacy, security, depersonalization, responsibility, and professional ethics; the role of computer and Internet technologies in changing education, business modalities, collaboration mechanisms, and everyday life. Nagel (SS)

STS 323. (JOUR 323) Controversies (4)

Exploration of science, health, and environmental controversies from the dual perspectives of scientific uncertainty and mass media coverage. Examines genetic engineering and biotechnology, environmental health risks, and human behavior research. Includes discussion of ethical and social responsibilities and interactions of scientists, journalists, and the public. S. Friedman (SS)

STS 341. Issues in American Competitiveness: At Home and Abroad (4)

Issues affecting American commercial competitiveness focusing on topics associated with the recent emergence of a new commercial environment in all First World societies. Team taught in a highly interactive setting with industry, public sector, and government experts, in addition to academics from various disciplines and institutions. Students read topical articles and books, participate in team projects and debates, and conduct team research on competitiveness issues they have chosen for a term report. Goldman, Nagel (SS)

STS 381. Senior Seminar (4)

In-depth study of selected topics in science, technology, and society with special attention to methodological issues. Subject matter may vary from semester to semester. Intended for STS majors and minors, but open to others. Prerequisite: STS 11 or consent of program director. Cutcliffe (SS)

STS 391. Honors Thesis (1) Fall

Preparation for honors research thesis (STS 392). Identification of topic, preliminary compilation of source materials, and preparation of a proposal. Program permission required. (ND)

STS 392. Honors Thesis (3) Spring

Directed undergraduate research thesis required of students who apply and qualify for graduation with program honors. Prerequisite: STS 391, or concurrent with STS 392. (ND)

Graduate Courses in STS

(Open to undergraduates by petition only.)

STS 481. Readings in Science, Technology and Society (3)
Readings seminar on selected themes and topics in science, technology, and society. May be repeated for credit with permission of the program director.

Other STS courses.

The following courses, appropriate to STS studies, are offered by various departments. Course descriptions may be found under the catalog entry for the individual department. New courses are frequently added to this list and announced in bulletins published by the STS program. For further information, please contact the program director.

Sociology and Anthropology

Professors. James R. McIntosh, Ph.D. (Syracuse); Raymond Bell, Ed.D. (Lehigh) Emeritus; Barbara B. Frankel, Ph.D. (Princeton), Emerita; John B. Gatewood, Ph.D. (Illinois); Roy C. Herrenkohl, Ph.D. (N.Y.U.) Distinguished Service Professor; Judith N. Lasker, Ph.D. (Harvard) Chairperson and NEH Distinguished Professor; Robert E. Rosenwein, Ph.D. (Michigan); David B. Small, Ph.D. (Cambridge); Nicola Tannenbaum, Ph.D. (U. of Iowa); Robert C. Williamson, Ph.D. (Southern California), Emeritus.

Associate professor. Heather Johnson, Ph.D. (Northeastern);

Assistant professors. Ziad Munson, Ph.D. (Harvard); Yuping Zhang, Ph.D. (University of Pennsylvania).

The department houses two disciplines, sociology and anthropology. Sociology is concerned with the study of human beings in relationships with others. Anthropology takes a holistic approach to the study of humans today and in the past, in a global, comparative, and multidimensional perspective. Together these disciplines encompass the study of the broadest range of human activities, from the comparative examination of widely divergent past and present cultures and societies, to the inner life of individuals as this influences social behavior, to an examination of the most pressing social issues of our time.

The offerings within the department seek to foster self- and societal awareness as well as an understanding of what it means to be human. Instruction within the department also provides students with the necessary analytic skills to understand and conduct social research. To that end, central to the department's major programs is training in research methods, statistics, and the use of computer applications in social science.

The department offers three bachelor of arts majors: anthropology, sociology and anthropology, and sociology/social psychology. The three programs are parallel in structure and requirements and each consists of 40 credit hours of course work. The sociology and anthropology major is an interdisciplinary program for students desiring a wider familiarity with social science fields, whereas the anthropology and sociology/social psychology majors are for students desiring more traditional, disciplinary programs of study.

Research Opportunities. It is the explicit aim of the department to involve majors, minors and other interested students in the ongoing research activities of faculty members. Second-semester sophomore, junior and senior students interested in a supervised research experience are encouraged to consult with the department chair or talk with the appropriate faculty member. Course credit can be received for research experience.

Internship Opportunities. The department maintains close, working relationships with a variety of social agencies and institutions in the area. Majors can earn course credit by carrying out supervised work in field settings, e.g., hospitals, private and public agencies devoted to social services, courtrooms, prisons, etc. This useful experience allows a student to apply the concepts learned in the classroom to a field setting and to evaluate vocational aspirations and interests.

Senior Thesis. All majors are encouraged to do independent research culminating in a senior thesis; this is especially recommended for students intending to go on to graduate or professional school. The best time to begin discussing possible projects with faculty is during the second-semester of the junior year. The department chairperson should be consulted for further details.

Departmental Honors. To be eligible for departmental honors, students must have at least a 3.3 GPA in the major. In addition, students pursuing honors must take ANTH or SSP 399 and write a thesis during their senior year. Awarding of departmental honors is contingent on both the quality of the thesis, as judged by a department committee, and the candidate's GPA at time of graduation.

B.A. Major Programs

Anthropology

Collateral Requirement (4 credits)

One general course in statistics: MATH 12, ECO 145, PSYC 110, or equivalent. (Note: MATH 12 fulfills the College of Arts and Sciences mathematics requirement.)

Introductory (4 credits)

ANTH 1. Introduction to Anthropology

Disciplinary Core Courses (8 credits)

Methodology (4 credits)

SR 111. Research Methods and Data Analysis [fall]

Major Electives (20 credits)

Five additional anthropology courses, at least two of which must be at the 300-level. (Individualized study courses 300, 393, 394, 395, and 399 cannot be used to fulfill this requirement; however, one SSP course can be substituted as an anthropology elective.)

Research, Internship, or Thesis (4 credits)

Preferably during the senior year, majors must complete at least four credits of experiential learning on a subject or in a context relevant to their major. Students may fulfill this requirement in a variety of ways research, field school, internship, or thesis:

ANTH 300. Apprentice Teaching

ANTH 393. Supervised Research

ANTH 394. Field School

ANTH 395. Internship

ANTH 399. Senior Thesis

Students who intend going on to graduate or professional school are strongly encouraged to do the senior thesis option, and a senior thesis is required for departmental honors.

Sociology and Anthropology

Collateral Requirement (4 credits)

One general course in statistics: MATH 12, ECO 145, PSYC 110, or equivalent.

(Note: MATH 12 fulfills the College of Arts and Sciences’ mathematics requirement.)

Introductory (8 credits)

Theory and Methodology (8 credits)

Major Electives (24 credits)

Three additional courses in sociology/social psychology, one of which must be at the 300-level or above, AND three additional courses in anthropology, one of which must be at the 300-level.

(Individualized study courses-300, 393, 394, 395, 395, and 399- cannot be used to fulfill this requirement.)

Sociology/Social Psychology

Collateral Requirement (4 credits)

One general course in statistics: MATH 12, Eco 145, PSYC 110, or equivalent.

(Note: MATH 12 fulfills the College of Arts and Sciences' mathematics requirement.)

Introductory (4 credits)

Theory and Methodology (8 credits)

Major Electives (20 credits)

Five additional courses in sociology/social psychology, at least two of which must be at the 300-level.

(Individualized study courses-300, 393, 394, 395, 395, and 399- cannot be used to fulfill this requirement; however, one ANTH course can be substituted as a "sociology/social psychology" elective.)

Research, Internship, or Thesis (4 credits)

Preferably during the senior year, majors must complete at least four credits of experiential learning on a subject or in a context relevant to their major. Students may fulfill this requirement in a variety of ways- research, field school, internship, or thesis:

Students who intend going on to graduate or professional school are strongly encouraged to do the senior thesis option, and a senior thesis is required for departmental honors.

Concentrations within the Anthropology Major. Anthropology majors may choose to concentrate in cultural or archaeological anthropology. These optional concentrations in one or the other subfield entail additional constraints on course selection within the major electives@ category, as described below.

Concentration in Cultural Anthropology

Anthropology majors electing to concentrate in cultural anthropology must complete at least four courses in cultural anthropology at the 100-level or above. Regular course offerings that would satisfy this concentration include the following:

ANTH 111. Comparative Cultures

ANTH 120. Culture and Globalization

ANTH 121. Culture and the Environment

ANTH 123. The Cultural Construction of Gender

ANTH 140. Introduction to Linguistics

ANTH 160. Health, Illness, and Healing

ANTH 182. North American Indians

ANTH 184. Cultures of the Pacific

ANTH 187. Peoples of Southeast Asia

ANTH 305. Anthropology of Fishing

ANTH 320. Global Capitalism

ANTH 325. Economic Anthropology

ANTH 330. Food for Thought

ANTH 335. Religion, Witchcraft, and Magic

ANTH 376. Culture and the Individual

Students choosing this concentration are strongly encouraged to use their general education electives to complete at least two physical anthropology/archaeology courses; the equivalent of two years of foreign language study; pursue courses in museum studies, mathematics, computer science, philosophy, religion studies, literature, biology, and geology as specific interests dictate; and take a wide range of courses in the social sciences, generally, such as SSP 1, PSYC 1, POLS 3, IR 10, Eco 1, and history offerings.

Concentration in Archaeological Anthropology

Anthropology majors electing to concentrate in archaeological anthropology must complete at least four of courses in archaeological anthropology at the 100-level or above. Regular course offerings that would satisfy this concentration include the following:

ANTH 112. Doing Archaeology

ANTH 121. Culture and the Environment

ANTH 145. Human Evolution

ANTH 172. North American Archaeology

ANTH 174. Greek Archaeology

ANTH 176. Roman Archaeology

ANTH 178. Mesoamerican Archaeology

ANTH 221. Materials in the Development of Man

ANTH 345. Evolution of the State

ANTH 370. Historical Archaeology

ANTH 377. Archaeology of Death

ANTH 394. Field School (archaeology field school)

Students choosing this concentration are strongly encouraged to use their general education electives to complete at least three courses in cultural anthropology; pursue courses in museum studies, mathematics, computer science, history, and the social sciences as interests dictate; and take a wide range of natural science courses of special relevance to archaeologists.

Minor Programs

Anthropology: ANTH 1 and four additional courses at 100 level or above in anthropology.

Sociology and Anthropology: One of the following introductory courses: ANTH 1 or SSP 1 and two courses in sociology at the 100 level or above and two courses in anthropology at the 100 level or above.

Sociology/Social Psychology: SSP 1 and four additional courses at 100 level or above in sociology/social psychology.

Undergraduate Courses

Anthropology

ANTH 1. (GCP 1) Introduction to Anthropology (4) fall and spring

General introduction to the four subfields of anthropology: biological, archaeological, cultural, and linguistic. Class will center around lectures and discussion of ancillary media. Staff (SS)

ANTH 100. Seminar in Anthropology (1-4)

Topics in anthropology. May be repeated for credit. (SS)

ANTH 111. Comparative Cultures (4)

Anthropology is a comparative discipline; through comparisons we learn what is unique to a particular culture, what is shared among a number of cultures, and how trait, idea, practice or belief are related to each other. Students will learn how anthropologists do comparisons and do their own comparative research utilizing both qualitative and quantitative techniques. Tannenbaum (SS)

ANTH 112. (CLSS 112) Doing Archaeology (4)

Principles of archaeological method and theory. Excavation and survey methods, artifact analysis, dating techniques, and cultural reconstruction. Course includes field project. Small (SS)

ANTH 120. (GCP 120) Anthropology of Globalization(4)

Examines the relationship between local patterns of culture and the presumably homogenizing forces of globalization. Topics include migration, diaspora, and the politics of identity, the scope and effects of global capitalism and consumerism, tourism, popular culture, the global art market, and cultural authenticity. Vann (SS)

ANTH 121. (CLSS 121, ES 121) Environment and Culture (4))

Impact of environment upon cultural variability and change. Comparative study of modern and past cultures and their environments as well as current theories of human/ environmental interaction. Small (SS)

ANTH 123. (WS 123) The Cultural Construction of Gender (4)

Comparative study of the meanings and social roles associated with gender. Psychological, symbolic, and cultural approaches. Tannenbaum (SS)

ANTH 127. (CLSS 127) Early Civilizations (4)

Introduction to early civilizations in the Near East, Mediterranean, Africa, Europe, and New World. Similarities and differences in economics, politics, social organization, and religion. Small (SS)

ANTH 139. (REL 139) Jewish Folklore (4)

Examines the transformation of folk and popular Judaism from the Old World, through the period of immigration to America, to ethnic and later forms of American Jewish culture. Attention paid to concept of folklore revivals and their meanings. Four case studies: folk tales and storytelling, klezmer music, life-cycle rituals, and food. Weissler (SS)

ANTH 140. (COGS 140, PSYC 140, MFL 140) Introduction to Linguistics (4)

Relationship between language and mind; formal properties of language; language and society; how languages change over time. (SS)

ANTH 145. Human Evolution (4)

Principles of biological anthropology focusing on the evolution of the human species. Topics include evolutionary theory, nonhuman primate diversity and behavior, the relationship between biology and behavior in evolutionary terms, the hominid fossil record, and genetic variability among contemporary human populations. Prerequisite: ANTH 1. Gatewood (NS)

ANTH 160. Health, Illness, and Healing (4)

Introduction to medical anthropology, a field of study that examines how conceptions of illness and health and methods of healing vary over time and across cultures. Introduces a number of culturally specific approaches to health and illness, including Western biomedicine, and aims to provide a broad understanding of the relationship between culture, illness, and healing. Vann (SS)

ANTH 172. North American Archaeology (4) fall

Development of prehistoric North American indigenous population north of Mexico, beginning with earliest evidence of people in the New World continuing up through European contact. (SS)

ANTH 174. (CLSS 174, ART 174, ARCH 174) Greek Archaeology (3)

Ancient Greek culture from the Neolithic to Hellenistic periods. Reconstructions of Greek social dynamics from study of artifacts. Small (SS)

ANTH 175. Archaeology of Classical Cultures (4)

Course introduces the student to an overview of the archaeology of ancient Greece and Rome from Iron Age to Late Antiquity. Emphasis on aspects of cultural development and change. Small (SS)

ANTH 176. (CLSS 176, ART 176, ARCH 176) Roman Archaeology (3)

Cultures of the Roman Empire. Reconstructions of social, political, and economic dynamics of the imperial system from study of artifacts. Small (SS)

ANTH 178. Mesoamerican Archaeology (4)

Ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica: Olmec, Zapotec, Maya, Toltec, and Aztec. Reconstructions of urban centers, political and economic organizations, and theories of the Mayan collapse. Small (SS)

ANTH 182. North American Indians (4)

Culture areas of native North America prior to substantial disruption by European influences north of Mexico. Environmental factors and cultural forms. Gatewood (SS)

ANTH 184. (Asian Studies 184) Cultures of the Pacific (4)

Cultures of the Pacific Islanders prior to substantial disruption by European influences. Culture histories, language families, social organizations, and religions of Australian, Melanesian, Polynesian, and Micronesian peoples. Gatewood (SS)

ANTH 187. (ASIA 187) Peoples of Southeast Asia (4)

Peoples and cultures of Burma, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. World view, religion, economy, politics, and social organization. Tannenbaum (SS)

ANTH 188. Southeast Asians in Southeast Asia and America (4)

In this course we explore the ways in which different peoples lived in Southeast Asia, why they moved to America, and the ways in which this move affected their cultures. Topics explored include: aspects of their culture, particularly religion and social organizations; motivations for migrating including war, political, and economic reasons; and their adaptations to America and American responses to their presences. No prerequisites. Tannenbaum (SS)

ANTH 221. (MAT 221, STS 221) Materials in the Development of Man (3) fall

Development of materials technology and engineering from the stone age to atomic age as an example of the interaction between technology and society. In-class demonstration laboratories on composition and structure of materials. Term projects using archaeological materials and alloys. Course intended for, but not limited to, students in the humanities and secondary science education. Engineering students may not use this course for engineering science or technical elective credit. Notis (SS)

ANTH 305. Anthropology of Fishing (4)

Comparative study of fishing peoples and their technologies. Fishing strategies, control of information, and social organization of marine exploitation in subsistence and modern industrial contexts. Theory of common-property resources and the role of social science in commercial fisheries management. Gatewood (SS)

ANTH 312. The Anthropological Signature of the Past (4)

Course covers the basic tenets of different anthropological analyses of premodern cultures. Emphasis on the archaeological traces of different social constructions in the past. Small (SS)

ANTH 320. (GCP 320) Global Capitalism (4)

Anthropological approach to the forms and effects of global capitalism. Topics include the structure of contemporary global capitalism, including the growth of multinational corporations, flexible corporate strategies, overseas manufacturing, and global branding and marketing; the impact of global capitalism on the environment and on the lives of people in "Third World" countries; consumer culture and the diversity of non-Western consumption practices; alternative capitalist systems, especially Asian capitalisms. Vann (SS)

ANTH 325. Economic Anthropology (4)

Cross-cultural perspectives on the ways people produce, distribute, and consume goods; how these systems are organized; and how they are connected with other aspects of society, particularly political and ideological systems.Tannenbaum (SS)

ANTH 330. Food for Thought (4)

Symbolic and cultural analyses of foods and cuisines. Examines what people eat, who prepares it, what it means, and the social and religious uses of foods historically and cross-culturally. Tannenbaum (SS)

ANTH 335. (REL 335) Religion, Witchcraft, and Magic (4)

Addresses broad questions about the roles that religion, magic, and witchcraft play in human life, as philosophical systems of meaning, as useful tools for understanding, and as practical and moral guides for human action. Special focus on the role of witchcraft and magic in the modern world, especially in the lives of disempowered people. Vann (SS)

ANTH 339. Seminar in Anthropology (4)

Topics in anthropology. Varying semester to semester: human evolution, politics and law, introduction to linguistics, human use of space, anthropology of deviance. May be repeated for credit. (SS)

ANTH 345. (CLSS 345) Evolution of the State (4)

Theories of state formation. Comparison of evolutionary trajectories of early states in the Near East, Mediterranean, and New World. Small (SS)

ANTH 370. (HIST 370) Historical Archaeology (4)

This course exams the unique nature of historical archaeology of post contact America. Topics include reconstructing the past through the archaeological and historical record, exhibiting past culture, and capturing the real or imagined past. Course includes fieldwork and visits to famous historical archaeological sites. Small (SS)

ANTH 371. Special Topics (1-4)

Advanced work through supervised readings. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of the department chairperson. (SS)

ANTH 376. Culture and the Individual (4)

Concepts and methods of studying relations between the individual and the sociocultural milieu. Culture and personality language and thought, cross-cultural studies of cognition. Gatewood (SS)

ANTH 377. Archaeology of Death (4)

Course examines what we can determine about the past from human remains. Class will study health, age, and disease from the analysis of human bone, the cultural aspects of burial and funerals, and take part in a field project in Nisky Hill Cemetery in Bethlehem. Small (SS)

ANTH 393. Supervised Research (1-4)

Conducting anthropological research under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of the department chairperson. (SS)

ANTH 394. Field School (1-8)

Field school in archaeology or ethnography. Maximum of eight credits for a single season or field experience. May be repeated once for credit. (SS)

ANTH 395. Internship (1-4)

Supervised experience involving non-paid work in a setting relevant to anthropology. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: open only to department majors. (SS)

ANTH 399. Senior Thesis (2-4)

Research during senior year culminating in senior thesis. Required for anthropology majors seeking departmental honors. May be repeated up to a total of 4 credits. Prerequisite: consent of the department chairperson. (SS)

Sociology and Anthropology

SR 41. (WS 41) Human Sexuality (4)

Sexuality and gender roles across the life cycle, including human reproduction, decision-making, and the societal regulation of sexual behavior. (ND)

SR 42. (WS 42) Sexual Minorities (4)

How minority sexual identities have been the subject of speculation, misunderstanding, and sometimes violent attempts at correction or elimination. Sexual orientation, gender role, including transvestitism and "drag," transsexualism, sexism, heterosexism, and homophobia. Emphasis on critical thinking, guest speakers, and discussions. (SS)

SR 100. Seminar in Social Relations (1-4)

Topics in social relations. May be repeated for credit. (SS)

SR 111. Research Methods and Data Analysis (4) fall

Research skills in anthropology, sociology and social psychology. Problem formulation; research design; methods and measures; analysis and interpretation of data. Emphasis on the use of statistics in the research process. (ND)

SR 381. Development of Social Theory (4) spring

Comparative study of social theory. (SS)

SR 395. Methods in Observation (4) alternate years

Naturalistic and participant observation in uncontrolled field settings. (SS)

SR 399. Senior Thesis (4)

Research during senior year culminating in senior thesis. Required for social relations majors seeking departmental honors. Prerequisite: consent of the department chairperson. (SS)

Sociology/Social Psychology

SSP 1. Introduction to Sociology and Social Psychology (4) fall and spring

Patterns of social interaction, group behavior and attitudes provide a focus on the relationship of the individual to society. Social structure and social change within the institutions of society provide a focus on the relationship of society to the individual. The influences of social class, gender and race are explored at each level of analyses. Theories, methods and research results provide micro and macro models for understanding society. Staff (SS)

SSP 100. Seminar in Sociology and Social Psychology (1-4)

Topics in sociology and social psychology. May be repeated for credit. (SS)

SSP 103. (AAS 103) Race and Ethnicity (4) fall

Course examines race and ethnicity from a sociological perspective. Focus on the role of the major racial and ethnic communities in modern American society. Explores the roles of race and ethnicity in identity, social relations, and social inequality. Topics include racial and ethnic communities, minority/majority groups, assimilation, prejudice/discrimination, identity, and the social construction of the concept of "race." Johnson (SS)

SSP 104. (POLS 104) Political Sociology (4)

An introduction to political sociology through an examination of the major sociological questions concerning power, politics, and the state. Covers questions concerning state formation, nationalism, social movements, globalization, political culture and participation, and civil society. Includes examples such as racism, welfare reform, campaign financing, coal mining in Appalachia, revolution in Latin America, the rise of the Nazi party in Germany, and the place of the United States in a global society. Munson (SS)

SSP 105. (GCP 105) The Social Origins of Terrorism (4)

Examines the social, religious, and political foundations of terrorism by studying the roots of terrorism historically and cross-nationally. We will look at the differing kinds of terrorism, including political terrorism in the Middle East, anti-abortion terrorism in the United States, eco-terrorism, and religious and state terrorism throughout the world. Students will have a chance to better understand the beliefs of terrorists, conditions that produce and sustain terrorism, and the origins of political violence more generally. Munson (SS)

SSP 109. (PSYC 109) Adulthood and Aging: (4)

Social science approaches to the latter two-thirds of the life. Cognitive and personality development; attitudes toward aging; social behavior of older adults; widowhood; retirement. Prerequisite: PSYC 1 or SSP 1. May not be taken pass/fail. Hyland (SS)

SSP 110. (WS 110, GCP 110) Women's Work in Global Perspectives (4)

This course brings to the forefront the intersections of race, class, gender, and nation with women's employment around the world. We will examine women's paid and unpaid work in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa in an effort to understand the striking persistence of gender inequality over time and across the world. Topics of study include: work and family relations, women's domestic labor, factory work, and agribusiness. In addition, we will explore the ways in which women have organized for changes in work and in their communities in order to conceive of possibilities for the future of women's work. Krasas (SS)

SSP 121. (PSYC 121) Social Psychology (4)

Theories, methods of investigation and results of research on the way social and psychological processes interact in human behavioral settings. Topics include analysis of self and relationships, dynamics of small groups, attitudes and persuasion, prejudice, prosocial and antisocial behavior. Prerequisite: One of the following introductory courses: ANTH 1 or SSP 1 or PSYC 1. Rosenwein (SS)

SSP 125. (PSYC 125) Social Psychology of Small Groups (4)

Theories and empirical research regarding interpersonal behavior in small groups. Classroom exercises and group simulations. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Rosenwein (SS)

SSP 128. (WS 128) Race, Gender, and Work (4)

Race, Gender and Work is a class designed to help students understand racial and gender inequalities as they relate specifically to work and employment. We explore the origins and histories of inequalities, the ways in which inequalities persist and/or change today, and what steps might be taken toward creating a more equal society. Krasas (SS)

SSP 135. (Jour 135, PSYC 135) Human Communication (4)

Processes and functions of human communication in relationships and groups. Rosenwein (SS)

SSP 141. Social Deviance and Social Control (4)

Analysis of deviant social systems, supporting factors maintaining them, and societal responses to deviant roles and collectivities. McIntosh (SS)

SSP 152. Alcohol, Science and Society (4)

Alcohol use and abuse, its historical function in society, moral entrepreneurship, status struggles and conflict over alcohol. Current problems with attention to special population groups and strategies for prevention of alcohol abuse. McIntosh (SS)

SSP 153. (PSYC 153) Personality (4)

Review and critique of theories of personality and their associated systems of psychotherapy. Prerequisite: PSYC 1 or SSP1. (SS)

SSP 160. Medicine and Society (4)

Health, illness, and the health professions from the sociological perspective. Social epidemiology, social psychology of illness, socialization of health professionals, organization of health care, patient-professional relationships and ethical issues in medical care. Lasker (SS)

SSP 161. The American Dream: Popular Ideologies in American Society (4)

Is the "American Dream" a myth or reality? This course explores this question and various aspects of basic American values through a sociological lens. The American Dream, meritocracy, and individualism are strongly held beliefs the United States - the of opportunity." We will examine the implications, causes, and consequences of these beliefs and other popular ideologies in the context of a highly stratified and increasingly diverse society. The course focuses on how ideologies function to both reproduce and transform society. Johnson (SS)

SSP 162. AIDS and Society (4)

Impact of the AIDS epidemic on individuals and on social institutions (medicine, religion, education, politics, etc.); social and health policy responses; international experience; effect of public attitudes and policy on people affected directly by AIDS. (SS)

SSP 163. Pass the Peas: Mapping the Blueprint of Hip Hop Culture (4)

The appearance of the hip hop movement can be traced to a specific time and place, the Bronx, New York, 1974. However, hip hop has no single cultural antecedent. To uncover the origins of hip hop culture, one must begin by discovering the richly layered history of African American and Jamaican music of the 20th century. Using this broad canvas, students will discover how young Bronx natives in the 1970s fused elements of past musical styles with their own personal expression. From this point, the course will chart the expansion of hip hop culture from a five borough folk movement to a multi-million dollar entertainment industry in the late 20th century. Staff (SS)

SSP 165. Contemporary Social Problems (4)

Studies of major problems facing contemporary society. (SS)

SSP 166. (AAS 166) Wealth and Poverty in the United States (4)

Course examines the sociology of wealth and poverty - affluence and disadvantage, "rags and riches" - in American Society. Focus is a critical analysis of the wealth gap, its causes, consequences, and social context. We will consider the roles of wealth and poverty in determining life chances and structuring opportunity, as well as their roles in the perpetuation of social inequality across generations. We will address contemporary debates surrounding public policy, tax laws, anti-poverty programs and other reform efforts aimed at decreasing the gap between the "Haves" and the "Have-Nots." Johnson (SS)

SSP 171. (REL 171) Religion and Society (4)

An introduction to the sociology of religion. Covers classical and contemporary approaches to defining and studying the role of religion in society. Emphasis on understanding religious beliefs and practices in the United States, the sources and contours of religious change, and the effects of religion on individuals and society. Specific topics include religious fundamentalism, religious conversion, religious practices and authority, secularization, religion in public life, religion in social change, religious terrorism, and the ways in which religion impacts our personal health, educational attainment, and family life. Munson (SS)

SSP 302. The Sociology of Cyberspace (4)

An examination of social life on the Internet and the World Wide Web. Topics may include sociocultural and psychological aspects of communication in cyber-environments (e.g., email, chat rooms, news groups, MUDS, etc.), interpersonal relationships and group development, the nature of community, the politics of cyberspace (control and democracy), privacy and ethics, and economic dimensions. Examination of past and current case studies. Rosenwein (SS)

SSP 308. (PSYC 308) Seminar in Social Psychology (4)

Intensive consideration of selected topics in current theory and research in social psychology. The subject matter varies from semester to semester, and includes such topics as the social psychology of education, the applications of perception and learning theory to social psychological problems, the social psychology of science, and the social environment of communication. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: One of the following introductory courses: ANTH 1 or SSP 1. (SS)

SSP 310. (AAS 310, WS 310) Gender, Race, and Sexuality: The Social Construction of Differences (4)

This course will provide the student with an opportunity to engage current debates about the meaning and use of racial and sexual classification systems in society. Using a multi disciplinary approach, we will examine the historical and sociological contexts in which specific theories of racial and sexual differences emerged in the U.S. Additionally, we will explore the ways in which changes in the images have implications on the role racial, gender, and sexual identity plays in our understanding of the relationship between difference and inequality. Prerequisite: SSP 103, or department permission. Staff (SS)

SSP 312. (PSYC 312) Interpersonal Behavior in Small Groups (4)

Intensive consideration of theoretical and methodological issues in the analysis of the development of small groups. Prerequisite: One of the following introductory courses: ANTH 1 or SSP 1. Rosenwein (SS)

SSP 313. Social Movements (4)

Explores the origins, dynamics, and consequences of social movements through both sociological theory and empirical case studies. Covers questions of what constitutes a social movement, where and when social movements arise, who joins a social movement, and how social movements are able to contribute to change. Answers to these questions highlight issues of social movement recruitment and leadership, interactions between movements and the media, the state, and the broader public, ideology, strategies and tactics, and the factors contributing to the success and failure of social movements. Course readings drawn from case studies on civil rights, women's rights, gay rights, the environment, American Indians, abortion, globalization, anti-apartheid, democratization, peace, and Islamic fundamentalism. Prerequisite: One 100-level SSP course. Munson (SS)

SSP 314. (PSYC 314) Social Cognition (4)

Examines the formation of beliefs about social groups, individuals, the self, and the world. Consequences and validity of those beliefs are considered. Areas of inquiry include stereotypes and prejudice, impression formation processes, the self, attitudes and persuasion, and social influence. Prerequisite: PSYC 110 or SR 111. Gill (SS)

SSP 323. (PSYC 323) The Child in Family and Society (4)

Influences such as marital discord, family violence, poverty and prejudice on the development of the child from birth through adolescence. Prerequisite: One of the following introductory courses: ANTH 1 or SSP 1. Staff (SS)

SSP 324. (JOUR 324) Health, Communication, and the Internet (4)

This interdisciplinary class examines the role of the Internet in changing the way lay people, the mass media and medical organizations think and behave regarding health and medical care. It explores the nature of traditional and online health communication, and highlights online health issues such as access, quality of information, economics, privacy, and ethics. S. Friedman and J. Lasker (SS) spring

SSP 325. (HIST 325, WS 325) History of Sexuality and the Family in the U.S. (3-4) fall

Social change from early agrarian communities to beginnings of industrialism, emphasizing socio-economic class, family structure, and treatment of women and minority groups. Najar (SS)

SSP 326. (HIST 326, WS 326) Social Class in American History (3-4) spring

Changing role of women, minority groups, and the family during the industrial era. Development of the modern class structure and the impact of the welfare state. Simon (SS)

SSP 327. (JOUR 327) Mass Communication and Society (4)

A review of theories and research on the relationship of mass communication to social processes. Intensive analysis of selected media products (e.g., TV news, dramas, and sitcoms; films; print; music videos, etc.). Prerequisite: One of the following introductory courses: ANTH 1 or SSP 1. Rosenwein (SS)

SSP 333. (POLS 333, PSYC 333) Social Psychology of Politics (4)

Political behavior viewed from a psychological and social psychological perspective. Prerequisite ANTH 1 or SSP 1; PSYC 1 or department permission. Rosenwein (SS)

SSP 341. (WS 341) Women and Health (4)

Relationships of women to the medical system. Influence of medicine on women's lives and the impact of the women's movement on health care. (SS)

SSP 351. (WS 351) Gender and Social Change (4)

Changes in gender roles from social psychological and structural perspectives. Comparative analyses of men and women (including people of color) in the social structure; their attitudes and orientations toward work, family, education, and politics. (SS)

SSP 355. Sociology of Education (4)

Course examines the social organization of education as a social institution and the role of schools in society. Focus is primarily on educational processes in the United States. Topics include: IQ, curriculum, tracking, educational inequality, primary/secondary/higher education, private vs. public, informal education and social capital, effects on and of race/class/gender, schools as agents of socialization, educational policy and school reform. Prerequisite: ANTH 1 or SSP 1. Johnson (SS)

SSP 356. (PSYC 356) Seminar in Personality Psychology (4)

Topics in personality psychology: the self, personality consistency, motivation, psychological adjustment. Prerequisite: SSP/PSYC 153 or consent of instructor. Williams (SS)

SSP 361. (PSYC 361) Personality and Social Development in Adulthood (4)

Theories and current research. Prerequisite: SSP/PSYC 109 or consent of Psychology department chair. Hyland (SS)

SSP 363. (PSYC 363) Personality and Social Development in Childhood (4)

Issues related to social development (e.g., attachment, social competence), social contexts (e.g., family, day care), and personality development (e.g., sex roles, aggression, temperament) from infancy through adolescence. Prerequisite: PSYC 107 or consent of instructor. (SS)

SSP 364. (WS 364) Sociology of the Family (4)

Sociological analysis of families in the United States, including investigations of historical and contemporary patterns. Issues addressed include parenting, combining work and family, divorce and remarriage, family policies. Staff (SS)

SSP 365. (WS 365) Inequalities at Work (4)

Primary focus is on race, gender, and class as axes of disadvantage and privilege in work and employment. We will explore both theories and empirical studies of inequality as well as their social, political, and practical ramifications for the workplace. The course will be conducted seminar-style and the` class will rely heavily on student participation. Krasas (SS)

SSP 366. Sociology of Aging (4)

Residential patterns, social policies and services for the aged. Alternative political strategies, health programs, living arrangements and workplace choices considered. The changing roles of the elderly in American and other societies, and the special problems they face. Impact of changing age structure. Lasker (SS)

SSP 367. Sociology of Science (4)

Review of sociological, social psychological, and anthropological perspectives on science as a cognitive and social enterprise. Analysis of past and contemporary case studies as well as experimental/simulation research. Rosenwein (SS)

SSP 370. Juvenile Delinquency (4)

The development of delinquent behavior within its social context; an analysis of delinquent gangs and subcultures and the variable patterns of antisocial activity; and the evaluation of institutional controls and treatment of the problem. Staff (SS)

SSP 371. Special Topics (1-4)

Advanced work through supervised readings. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of the department chairperson. (SS)

SSP 373. Seminar in Sociology (4)

Intensive consideration of selected topics in contemporary theory or research in sociology. The subject matter varies from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit. (SS)

SSP 374. Social Stratification: Race, Class, Gender (4)

This course is an introduction to social stratification. Examines social inequality as an organizing principle in complex societies. Explores the intersection of the "great divides" of race, class, and gender. Through readings from classical sociological theory to cutting-edge literature we embark on a critical analysis of the causes and consequences of social stratification and social mobility in the United States and in a global context. Prerequisite ANTH 1 or SSP 1. Johnson (SS)

SSP 375. (REL 375) The Christian Right in America (4)

What do we know about the Christian Right? Who are they? What do they believe? Where do they come from? Seminar explores answers to such questions through a focus on the history of the Christian Right as well as its ideologies and beliefs, the people who are a part of it, and its evolving relationship to the American political system. Topics include some of the most divisive social issues of our time: abortion, homosexuality, capital punishment, pornography, taxes, education, and the separation of church and state. Prerequisite: One 100-level SSP course. Munson (SS)

SSP 379. (AAS 379) Race and Class in America (4)

This course focuses on the ways in which race and class intersect in the social, economic, and political structures of American society. Through sociological literature, fiction, non-fiction, film, and other media we will explore the place of race and class in American society. We will examine how race and class operate on a personal, "micro" level, while at the same time operating on a large-scale, "macro" level. Prerequisite: SSP 103, or consent of instructor. Johnson (SS)

SSP 391. Evaluation Research (4)

Application of social research methods of evaluation of the effectiveness of social programs. Measurement, research design, criteria of effectiveness and decision making. Prerequisite: SR 111 or consent of department chairperson. Staff (SS)

SSP 392. Teamwork and Leadership (4)

This course focuses on how teams function in organizational settings, especially in business and industry. Consideration is given to team dynamics and the style(s) of leadership needed to establish and lead teams. Emphasis is placed on both the internal workings of teams and on the external relationships that teams have in organizational settings. Research and theory are drawn from a variety of perspectives and disciplines including social psychology, sociology, and management. Case studies from business and industry are examined. Staff (SS)

SSP 393. Supervised Research (1-4)

Conducting sociological or social psychological research under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of the department chairperson. (SS)

SSP 394. Field School (1-8)

Field school in sociology/social psychology. Maximum of eight credits for a single season or field experience. May be repeated once for credit. (SS)

SSP 395. Internship (1-4)

Supervised experience involving non-paid work in a setting relevant to sociology/social psychology. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: open only to department majors. (SS)

SSP 399. Senior Thesis (2-4)

Research during senior year culminating in senior thesis. Required for sociology/social psychology majors seeking departmental honors. May be repeated up to a total of 4 credits. Prerequisite: consent of the department chairperson. (SS)

Graduate Courses in Sociology

The Master's Program in Sociology prepares students to apply sociological and social psychological perspectives and methods to the analysis of social problems. Grounded in a strong theoretical and substantive understanding of social institutions, social relations, and social policy, as well as in advanced research and computer skills, students are prepared to be effective and experienced practitioners in the field of applied social research. Specialty areas include: policy studies (health, education, family, diversity, substance abuse, delinquency); human communication (teamwork in organizations, interactional processes, mass communication, personal relationships); and program evaluation.

The program requires 30 hours of course work. Required courses are: Advanced Research Methods; Statistics; Proseminar in Applied Social Theory; Advanced Computer Applications; Research Practicum, either in an agency or firm in the community or with a faculty member; and three electives. All students take a comprehensive exam. Students choose whether to write a thesis or to take an additional six credits of elective courses.

SSP 401. Classical Social Theory(3)

Explores influential sociological theory, the differences among classical theoretical traditions, the main strengths and weaknesses of such traditions. Emphasis is placed on understanding the uses of theory in research, and the implications of theoretical models when applied to contemporary research and problems. Staff (SS)

SSP 403. Sociology of Cyberspace (3)

The course focus is on case-based discussion in the social psychology and sociology of the Internet and the World Wide Web. Questions of what it means to be an individual online, how relationships develop, the nature of groups, democracy and power, and education are considered. Evaluation is based on short papers related to the cases and assigned readings, both in hard copy and online. Rosenwein (SS)

SSP 411. Advanced Research Methods Part I (3)

Study of quantitative and qualitative methodologies, measurement and research design issues at an advanced level. Specific methodologies include participant observation, survey/interview, laboratory or field methods, content analysis, and focus groups. Prerequisite: SR 111 or equivalent. Staff (SS)

SSP 412. Advanced Research Methods, Part II (3)

Application of research methods to specific project, including design, data collection, and analysis. Focus on use of SPSS and other appropriate software. Prerequisite: SSP 411 or equivalent. Staff (SS)

SSP 413. Research Practicum (3-6)

Supervised research, either with a faculty member or in a community agency, designed to apply research skills to a particular problem as defined by the faculty member or agency in collaboration with the student and supervising instructor. Final paper should demonstrate theoretical understanding, proper application of methodology and data analysis, and results of the project. Staff (SS)

SSP 414. Survey Research (3)

Examination of survey methods, sample design, interview design, training of survey personnel, data management and analysis. (SS)

SSP 415. Case Studies of Social Control (3)

Social control leads to social order and also generates social deviance. The processes involved in this dual production are found in the formal institutions of society and in the informal patterns of interaction within groups. Macro and micro level approaches are explored, especially in the drug and alcohol area. McIntosh (SS)

SSP 416. (EDUC 416) Quasi-Experimentation and Program Evaluation (3)

Social science methods for non-laboratory settings. Examination of quasi-experimental research designs, threats to validity, possible controls, and uses in social program evaluation. Non-mathematical presentation. Knowledge of elementary statistics assumed. (SS)

SSP 441 (WS 441) Women and Health (3)

Relationships of women to the medical system. Influence of medicine on women's lives and the impact of the women's movement on health. Staff (SS)

SSP 452. Organizing, Community, and Power (3)

Seminar on grassroots and national social movement organizing built around theories of social and political power. Specific topics to be covered include recruitment and media strategies, organizational models, the role of ideology, and movements in the political process. Emphasis will be on practical, applied knowledge of help to practitioners. We will examine examples of both faith-based and race-based organizing, as well as both liberal and conservative social movements. Munson (SS)

SSP 453. Urban Communities (3)

Reading of classical and contemporary urban theory and community studies in sociology and anthropology. Examination of patterns of social class, power, and social change in urban settings, community organizing and public policy aimed at addressing urban social problems, and evaluation of community interventions. Lasker (SS)

SSP 454. Urban Education: Inequality and Public Policy (3)

Social inequality is found throughout American Society but problems of inequality related to education have perhaps received more attention than those of any other contemporary social institution. Researchers, scholars, journalists, social critics, and observers have studied, written, and talked about educational inequality to an enormous extent. Social service organizations, activists, policy-makers, legal professionals, and government officials have focused massive reform efforts and political agendas to tackle inequality in education. Many sociologists have long viewed education not just as an arena of inequality but as the solution to the widespread inequalities they see reflected in society. Urban education has been an especially complex and controversial subject of scrutiny in recent scholarly and popular debates. This course will focus with a sociological perspective on urban education, inequality, and public policy in the contemporary United States. The first portion of the course examines research and literature relevant to the contemporary social problems of urban education and inequality. The second portion of the course will explore the role of public policy in perpetuating educational inequality, and as a potentially promising solution to it. Johnson (SS)

SSP 461. Seminar in Sociology (1-4)

Topics vary. (SS)

SSP 465 (WS 465) Inequalities at Work (3)

Primary focus in on race, gender, and class as axes of disadvantage and privilege in work and employment. We will explore both theories and empirical studies of inequality as well as their social, political, and practical ramifications for the workplace. Krasas (SS)

SSP 471. Special Topics (1-3)

Intensive study in an area of sociology that is appropriate to the interests and needs of staff and students. (SS)

SSP 472. Special Topics (1-3)

Continuation of SSP 471. (SS)

SSP 473. (EDUC 473) Social Basis of Human Behavior (3)

Development of human behavior from a social psychological perspective. Emphasis placed on the impact of society upon school-age children and adolescents. (SS)

SSP 476. Issues in Health Policy Analysis (3)

Sociological analyses of health care and health care policy issues of current concern in American and other societies. Application of analytic frameworks to several majors issues such as organization and financing of services, effects of aging populations on needs, impact of new diseases and of new technologies. Students will analyze selected health care problems faced by local communities. Lasker (SS)

SSP 490. Master's Thesis

SSP 492. Advanced Teamwork and Leadership (3)

Examines the development and functioning of teams in the workplace. Includes the purpose of teams, team structure and process, team activities such as decision-making and problem-solving, the organizational context for teams, strategies for implementing teams, and styles of effective team leadership. Research results and case studies are examined. Students participate in illustrative team activities. Staff (SS)

SSP 493. Methods in Observation (3)

Naturalistic and participant observation in uncontrolled field settings. Students wil