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Spring 2015  |  SOC 3090 Section 001: Topics in Sociology -- Chinese Society: Culture, Networks & Inequality (59816)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
Topics Course
Meets With:
GLOS 3910 Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/20/2015 - 05/08/2015
Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 210
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Topics specified in Class Schedule. prereq: Soph or above or instr consent; 1001 recommended; soc majors must register A-F; cr will not be granted if cr has been received for the same topics title
Class Description:
The aim of this course is to introduce students to sociological perspectives and analyses of cultures, social networks, and socioeconomic inequalities in China today. The instructor will give lectures on relevant topics with the assistance of PPT presentation, and in-class discussions will be organized to exchange opinions about issues of common interests among the enrolled students. Through this course, students will gain a basic understanding of how Chinese society operates today. The prerequisite is Soc1001 'Introduction to Sociology,' or otherwise the Instructor's permission is required to enroll in the class.
Grading:
70% Reports/Papers
20% Quizzes
10% Class Participation
Class Format:
70% Lecture
15% Discussion
15% Field Trips
Workload:
15 Pages Reading Per Week
15 Pages Writing Per Term
1 Paper(s)
3 Quiz(zes)
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/59816/1153
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
7 November 2014

Spring 2015  |  SOC 3090 Section 002: Topics in Sociology -- Asian American Health and Research (70622)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
Topics Course
Meets With:
AAS 3920 Section 001
GWSS 3290 Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/20/2015 - 05/08/2015
Tue 05:10PM - 07:40PM
UMTC, West Bank
Social Sciences Building 609
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Topics specified in Class Schedule. prereq: Soph or above or instr consent; 1001 recommended; soc majors must register A-F; cr will not be granted if cr has been received for the same topics title
Class Description:
This course provides intensive training in social science research methods within the context of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) women and public health. Students will learn about API women's health issues both locally and nationally. They will then apply this knowledge by actively researching a women's health topic that most affects the University of Minnesota campus community. Students will work collaboratively to conduct community-based research and analyze and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data. Students will conduct social action projects based upon the research findings obtained in this class. Students' personal experiences and perspectives will be critical in completing class assignments and fully participating in class. The course will combine research, advocacy, and leadership development using the frameworks and principles of public health and social justice.
Grading:
Other Grading Information: Evaluation of student performance will be based on attendance, participation, and discussion (10%), journal reflections (20%), leading discussions (10%), research factsheet (15%), and 3 social action projects (45%).
Workload:
30 Pages Reading Per Week Other Workload: Students are assigned approximately 30 pages of journal articles to read per week.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/70622/1153
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
14 January 2015

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