Sociology Courses
Social Science Division
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) may be used to partially fulfill
Core Requirements.
SOCI 100
Principles of Sociology
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This course is designed to help students strengthen
their study skills in sociology. The specific goals are to gain
an understanding of the sociological perspectives, learn
selected sociological issues and ideas, develop an understanding
of the social role of students, acquire study skills in such
areas as test taking, writing essays, note-taking, group
presentations, building vocabulary, and reading social science
articles and tests. (Does not satisfy Core Requirements.)
Fall, 3 Credits
SPECIAL NOTE:
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SOCI 101 is a pre-requisite for all Sociology
courses numbered 200 and higher, except as
noted.
SOCI 101*
Introduction to Sociology
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A survey of fundamental knowledge about the nature and
organization of modern Western society and the theoretical tool
and research methods employed to acquire this knowledge.
Every Semester, 3 Credits
SOCI 103*
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
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A survey of the culture of pre-industrial peoples,
including their values, beliefs, and the social structure of
their social systems.
Spring, 3 Credits
SOCI 104*
Archaeology
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Analysis of methods and techniques in prehistoric
archaeology, including the study of the contributions of
archaeology to the study of culture development.
Prerequisites: None
On Occasion, 3 Credits
SOCI 109*
Sociology of Gender
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The focus of this course is on the
impact one's gender has on one's
day-to-day interactions, on social
institutions, and on the self. Various
sociocultural factors which inhabit
or promote equality of the sexes will
be examined. The meaning of
gender and gender norms in past
and present societies will be
explored.
Alternate Fall, 3 Credits
SOCI 111
Society Through Film
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Film reflects social reality and acts to define it. In
this course feature length and documentary films are used to
illustrate basic sociological concepts, depict the nature of
collective behavior, and provide insight into our culture.
Topics include family life, the decline of community, urban
society, race inequalities and relations, deviant behavior,
social protest and change, current issues.
Fall or Spring, 3 Credits
SOCI 202
Marriage and the Family
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All analysis of the family as a universal institution;
its biological roots, cultural diversity, and the historical
changes it has undergone. Examination of current social
pressures affecting its structure and a look at trends for the
future including divorce, single-parent families and
multi-generational families.
Fall, 3 Credits
SOCI 203
The Community I: Macro
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The course begins with a perspective of community: the
setting, (i.e., the town and the city); it then looks at
community as a persisting social system, as a process, and as
social action. A case study gives the student an opportunity to
use sociological tools already gathered. The course ends with a
look at the process of community organizations.
Alternate Fall, 3 Credits
SOCI 204
The Community II: Micro
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The course is
organized to give students theoretical information about the
kinds of interchanges that occur between people and their
environment (local community). In addition, students will be
acquainted first-hand with the quality of life in the five
townships of eastern Long Island through guest lectures and
weekly field experiences.
Alternate Spring, 3 Credits
SOCI 210
Contemporary Issues in Drug Abuse
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Through lecture, discussion, guest speakers, independent
projects and the use of audio-visual materials where
appropriate, as well as field trips where feasible, this course
will cover the following contemporary issues in the field of
drug abuse: drugs and the elderly, handicapped, pregnancy,
rehabilitation, research, sexuality, street drug analysis, and
unusual and exotic drugs.
No Prerequisite.
Spring, 3 Credits
SOCI 211*
Social Problems
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Nature and origin of selected conditions at variance
with the social value system, consideration of personality
handicaps, marginality, anomie, family disorganization, social
and psychological pressures of society, alcoholism, prejudice,
discrimination, delinquency and crime are explored.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
SOCI 212*
Family Violence
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An overview of family violence in
the United States including child
abuse, partner abuse and elder
abuse. The course will discuss
theories of etiology, including
patriarchy, intergenerational family
dynamics and substance abuse.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
SOCI 213*
Variant Behavior
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Individual and collective-supported social behavior
judged to vary from the norms of society.
Spring, 3 Credits
SOCI 214*
Introduction to Criminology
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Exploration of the nature and causes of crime, of
the philosophy of the criminal law, of how the criminal law is
enforced, and of the discrepancies between legal ideals and the
day-to-day realities in administering the criminal law.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
SOCI 216*
Juvenile Delinquency
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Examines juvenile delinquency in
historical perspective. Psychological
and sociological theories of juvenile
delinquency; and the official
labeling and sanctioning of youthful
misconduct.
Alternate Spring, 3 Credits
SOCI 217*
Social Stratification In The Hamptons
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The fundamental concepts of stratification (class,
status, power) will be examined in the context of the local
area. The Hamptons include a cross-section of American society,
from the very rich to the migrant worker. Discussion of
life-style, life opportunities, and political influence will be
included.
Alternate Spring, 3 Credits
SOCI 221*
Social Minorities
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Examination of cultural minority groups, the social
and psychological universities of ethnic, racial, and religious
minorities in the United States and selected regions of the
world.
Fall, 3 Credits
SOCI 222*
Human Sexuality
and Intimacy
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Intimacy and sexuality of humans
will be explained from a variety of
cultural and theoretical perspectives.
Focuses on a variety of intimacy
issues one encounters from infancy
through old age and the role society
plays in our choices and behavior in
sexual situations.
No Prerequisite.
Alternate Fall, 3 Credits
SOCI 223*
Environmental Sociology
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The social causes and consequences of environmental
problems. Topics include the build-up of global Co2, pollution
and cancer, deforestation, resource depletion, and the
petrochemical society, centralized vs. decentralized
technologies, and the social impact of the automobile.
No Prerequisite.
Spring, 3 Credits
SOCI 224*
Women in Society
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Explores the experiences of women
in the U.S. and cross-culturally from
a sociological perspective. Focuses
on how gender stratification limits
or expands the opportunities,
choices, and behaviors of women in
their society. Also looks at aspects
of the public/private sphere split in
relation to the world of women.
Pending.
Fall, 3 Credits
SOCI 260*
World Population Problems
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Topics include world food scarcity and maldistribution,
rapid population growth, technology transfer and economic
development in the Third World, the post-industrial family,
unemployment, and nuclear arms policies.
No Prerequisite.
Fall, 3 Credits
SOCI 261*
Alternate Agriculture and Society
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The social consequences of agribusiness vs. small scale
farming. Topics include organic and biodynamic gardening,
natural farming, homesteading, community greenhouses, and
hands-on experience in the garden.
No Prerequisite.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
SOCI 262*
Science, Technology and Society
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Historical, ethical, ecological and social perspectives
are used to define the broader context in which the practice of
science and the adaptation of technology occur. Value free
science is discussed with reference to the Nazi Doctors and
development of the atomic bomb. Soviet and American science is
compared. Topics include the impact of the automobile on urban
form, television and society, technological displacement of
workers, social responses to killer diseases, computers and
society, biotechnology, high-risk and nuclear technologies.
No Prerequisite.
Fall, 3 Credits
SOCI 302*
Social Organization
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Designed to permit consideration of specific
conditions and/or processes which maintain societal
institutions, the expectations of social behavior, and the
underlying social order. Subject areas include: complex
(formal) organizations, total institutions, social programming,
and social change within the organized structure.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
SOCI 322*
Psychological Anthropology
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The emphasis will be on the cross-cultural testing
of hypotheses derived from psychology. After a historical
review of the material, we will concentrate on methodology used
in actual empirical studies throughout the world.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
SOCI 324*
Social/Cultural Change
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This course will examine the social and cultural factors
that contribute to change in a society. We will focus on the
revolutionary and evolutionary patterns of change within the
economic, political and social institutions of a society, as
well as the ideological and environmental factors that help
produce these changes.
Alternate Spring, 3 Credits
SOCI 331*
Survey of Social Research Methods
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An overview of qualitative and
quantitative aspects of social
research will be introduced.
Students will learn how to conduct
new research and how to interpret
and critique existing research.
Alternate Spring, 3 Credits
SOCI 342*
Sociological Theory
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An assessment of current choices and their implications
used by contemporary sociologists and anthropologists to
understand and explain the functioning of societies. Emphasis
will vary with the instructor.
Alternate Spring, 3 Credits
SOCI 350*
Childhood Development Seen Cross-Culturally
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An examination of the process of socialization
in diverse contemporary cultures.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
SOCI 360*
Community Service Field Observation I
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(Wintersession) Students study and observe the function of
selected community service agencies.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
SOCI 361*
Community Service Field Observation II
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(Fall and Wintersession) Supervised observation placement of
qualified students in selected community service agencies.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
SOCI 400
Independent Study
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Topics and syllabus arranged in consultation with faculty
member.
Every Semester, 3 Credits
SOCI 440
Cooperative Education in Sociology
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Students interested in
Cooperative Education should
meet with the staff of the Cooperative Education department as
well as with their advisors.
Every Semester, 1 to 6 Credits
SOCI 490
Internship in Sociology
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Supervised
internship in which the
student is placed
with an organization related to his or her field of interest.
Readings and other preparation are assigned prior to placement
by the student's supervising faculty. Periodic evaluation of the
student is made by the organization in which the student is
placed as well as
by the supervising faculty. A case study analysis of the student's
experience is required and due when the student returns to
campus. Placement is by the permission of the Division Director
only.
On Occasion, 16 Credits
SOCI 493
Special Studies in Sociology
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Specific topic area will be selected by the
instructor. This seminar will enable the student to focus in
depth on a particular issue in sociology.
On Occasion
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Social Science Courses
SS 101
Area Studies: Africa
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The history, culture, and contemporary developments in Africa, and
its relationships with the other areas of the world.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
SS 102
Area Studies: Asia
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The history, culture, and contemporary developments in Asia, and
its relationships with the other areas of the world.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
SS 103
Area Studies: Latin America
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The history, culture, and contemporary developments in Latin America, and
its relationships with the other areas of the world.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
SS 104
Area Studies: Middle East
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The history, culture, and contemporary developments in the Middle East,
and its relationships with the other areas of the world.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
 
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