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May 31, 2023

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Elizabeth M. Armstrong
THE SOCIOLOGY OF MEDICINE
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Medical Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Abstract:
This course uses "the sociological imagination" to explore the role and meaning of medicine in modern U.S. society. What does it mean to dwell in "the night-side of life"? How do we define health and illness, and how does the structure of society shape who gets...
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Suzanne c
BOOKS AND ARTICLES
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Deviant Behavior/Social Disorganization
Resource Type(s):
Bibliography
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Abstract:
You may find the following compilation of books and articles on the subject of violence useful.
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Stephen M. Zavestoski
Environmental Sociology
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Environmental Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
In this course you will become conversant with an array of applied sociological and other interdisciplinary concepts relevant to understanding the human-environment relationship. 1. You will be able to define and apply the fundamental concepts of the sub-discipline...
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Scott A. Desmond
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (SOC 340)
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Social Psychology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
We will begin the course by defining social psychology. In other words, what is social psychology, what do social psychologists study, and how is social psychology related to other social sciences, such as sociology and psychology? After we have defined social...
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Angela Cora Garcia
SOCIOLOGY OF THE LANGUAGE OF MEDICINE
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Medical Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to sociological research on interaction among medical staff and patients in medical institutional settings. The course will rely heavily on Workplace studies research, including ethnomethodological and conversation...
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Diana Papademas
Visual Sociology-Teaching with Film/Video Module 2
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Visual Sociology
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Riley Dunlap
Environmental Sociology
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Environmental Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 400
Abstract:
Course Objectives: To critically evaluate commonly held views concerning the causes of environmental problems, the impacts of such problems on human societies, and potential solutions to the problems. To examine the contribution of sociological (and, more broadly,...
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Kimberly A. Mahaffy A. Mahaffy, Anne Heefner
SOCIOLOGY 302 SOCIAL STATISTICS
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Quantitative Methodology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
I expect that by the end of the course, students who successfully complete the course will be able to: -Apply statistical analytic techniques to contemporary social problems -Explain statistical findings in a comprehensible and accurate manner -Use statistical...
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Elizabeth M. Armstrong
MORE DOCTOR STORIES: BOOKS ABOUT MEDICAL SCHOOL AND RESIDENCY
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Medical Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
Many doctors have written accounts of their passage through medical school and residency. These "insider accounts" provide a fascinating glimpse into the processes of medical education and socialization. This list is only a partial one, but these are all wonderful...
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Diana Papademas
Visual Sociology-Teaching with Film/Video Module 34
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Visual Sociology
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