Rice Course Schedule, Fall 2001
Sociology (SOCI)
Rice Course Schedule as of 10/28/2001.
This schedule is maintained by the Office of the Registrar
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SOCI 203 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Fall 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP II
Introduction to the principal concepts, theories, and methods of sociology.
Required (normally) for sociology majors. Limited to freshmen & sophmores.
Limit enrollment to 60.
001 SH 301 - MWF 01:00PM - 01:50PM Martin, William C. Enr: 72 Max: 60
SOCI 301 SOCIAL INEQUALITY Credits 3.00 Fall 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP II
A survey of US inequalities of wealth, status, and power. The situation of
various minority groups, women, the poor. What kinds of inequality are
unjustifiable? Can they be abolished? If so, how? The trade-off between
equality and such valued goods as freedom and efficiency. Enrollment is limited
to 30.
001 SH 307 - MWF 01:00PM - 01:50PM Davidson, Chandler Enr: 35 Max: 30
SOCI 313 DEMOGRAPHY Credits 3.00 Fall 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP II
Introduction to the study of the dynamics of population change. Includes
demographic data sources, components of population change, mortality patterns,
family planning, the measurement of migrations, and population-economic models.
001 SH 207B - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Donato, Katharine Enr: 38 Max: 30
SOCI 340 CONTEMPORARY MEXICAN SOCIETY Credits 3.00 Fall 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP II
In this course, we seek a sociological understanding of contemporary Mexican
society. After reviewing the historical roots of the modern Mexican state, we
will examine how economic, political, and social institutions operate in
Mexico, their formal & informal structures, & then consider their consequences.
001 SH 303 - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM Donato, Katharine Enr: 24 Max: 30
SOCI 390 RESEARCH METHODS Credits 3.00 Fall 01
An introduction to the methods sociologists use to study human societies and
their members, taught collectively by the Sociology faculty. Hyupothesis
formulation and research design; qualitative studies through observations and
interviews; historical and comparative approaches; sample surveys and the
statistical analysis of quantitative data; political and ethical issues in
social research.
001 SH 207B - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Klineberg, Stephen L. Enr: 26 Max: 0
Staff
SOCI 397 GERMAN SOCIETY AND POLITICS Credits 3.00 Fall 01
This course offers an introduction to German society and politics after World
War II, concentrating on the period since Unification. It contrasts the
political, economic, and cultural development of what became two quite
different societies, West and East Germany. Finally, the course investigates
the political, cultural, and economic challenges of unification and
globalization on German society. Also offered as Germ 395. Enrollment is
limited to 15.
001 GRB 212W - MWF 09:00AM - 09:50AM Kreutzer, Florian Enr: 0 Max: 15
SOCI 403 INDEPENDENT STUDY Credits Fall 01
Directed reading and written papers on subjects not regularly offered; advanced
study of subjects on which courses are offered.
Prereq- permission of the department. One to three credit hours.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 6 Max: NA
002 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
SOCI 408 SOCIOLOGY OF THE INTERNET Credits 3.00 Fall 01
A seminar devoted to considering the history and sociology of the internet. We
will discuss the technical and social infrastructure of the internet, problems
of education and access, the nature of e-business and other online
organizations, and social issues such as censorship. Much of the course will
concentrate on people's uses of the internet, from social movements and
political advocacy on the web, to various kinds of virtual
communities.
Enrollment is limited to 15.
Pre-req- Permission of instuctor required.
001 FL 412 - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Long, Elizabeth Enr: 21 Max: 15
SOCI 421 THE CRAFT OF SOCIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Fall 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP II
What has been, and is today, the "work" of sociology? This question will be
addressed by a self-reflective exploration of the discipline--its historical
and social origins and development, its shifting philosophical foundations, its
methodological refinements, its ethical and political implications--and
discussion of sociological studies, both classic and controversial. Required
for Sociology majors.
001 SH 303 - MWF 09:00AM - 09:50AM Long, Elizabeth Enr: 26 Max: 0
SOCI 430 SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION Credits 3.00 Fall 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP II
Study of religious beliefs, symbols, actions, organizations, roles, and various
interrelationships between religion and society. Includes new religious
movements, secularization, and fundmentalism. Field work required. Enrollment
is limited to 40.
001 SH 307 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Emerson, Michael Enr: 40 Max: 40
SOCI 490 GERMAN SOCIAL AND CULTURAL THEORY Credits 3.00 Fall 01
This course will offer an introduction to the central currents and major
theorists in contemporary German social and cultural theory. These will include
critical theory (Habermas), system theory (Lunmann), theories of reflexive
modernization and individualiztion (Beck), actor-centered-institutionalism
(Mayntz/Scharpf), and cultural thories (Luckmann). Also offered as Germ 595.
Enrollment is limited to 15.
Pre-req- Undergraduate require permission of instructor.
001 HZ 118 - M 02:00PM - 05:00PM Kreutzer, Florian Enr: 1 Max: 15
SOCI 493 DIRECTED HONORS RESEARCH Credits 3.00 Fall 01
Sociological research under faculty supervision. Includes first-semester
review of relevant literature and preparation of outline for planned research,
followed by second-semester research and the writing of an honors thesis. Open
only to students in sociology honors program.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: 0
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