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  • SOC 3110: Culture and Religion in South Asia

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course is a window into south Asian nations from Afghanistan to Pakistan. It explores the geographic, social, economic, and political landscapes of South Asian nations through sociological eyes. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
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  • SOC 3130: Gender and Work

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    The course examines the changing nature and patterns of work on a worldwide scale from the perspective of gender. Who does what and why? What are the causes and effects of these shifts? (Spring) [Graded Letter]
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  • SOC 3140: Demography

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    An array of social welfare policies and programs in the United States will be discussed and evaluated. This course will focus on the sociopolitical context in which various social policies are developed. Specifically, this course examines conflicts and controversies in the policy decision-making process and policy implications with an emphasis on policy effects on women, racial minorities, and the poor. A comparative perspective is introduced to effectively understand and evaluate these social policies. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]Registration Restriction(s): None
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  • SOC 3140: Population Studies

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    Students will learn about: (1) an introduction to demography; (2) demographic data and applied demography; (3) demographic perspectives and theories; (4) the health and mortality transition; (5) the fertility transition; (6) the migration transition; (7) the urban transition; (8) the age transition and the life course; (9) family demography and life chances; and (10) population, the environment, and global sustainability. (As Needed) [Graded Letter]
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  • SOC 3150: Sociology of Drugs

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This introduction to the key terms, concepts, and theoretical perspectives of the sociology of drugs and drug use will broaden students' understanding of the meaning and impact of drugs on society. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
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  • SOC 3200: Global Popular Culture

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    Using general theories of the nature of social and cultural structures, this course provides a sociological analysis of everyday American culture. Examining popular culture such as print, media, television, sport, and other aspects of a consumer-driven culture helps understand prevailing values and anticipate changing norms and behaviors. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
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  • SOC 3210: U.S. Popular Culture

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course investigates the influence, creators and consumers of U.S. popular culture from various sociological perspectives. The course explores sociological dynamics related to video games, popular music, Hollywood films, TV shows and binge-worthy series on streaming services, as well as various communities linked to leisure activities (e.g., fantasy football, YouTubers, DIY movements, fan fiction, and underground zines, etc.). (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
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  • SOC 3220: Human Trafficking

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course explores the types, causes, and consequences of human trafficking from sociological perspectives. In particular, it focuses on labor and sex trafficking from local to global contexts. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
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  • SOC 3250: Food and Culture

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course addresses the relationship between food and culture. It examines food taboos and rituals, food and identity, alcohol and drug use, feasting and fasting, hunger and obesity, and the global politics of food production and consumption. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
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  • SOC 3270: Sociology of Sports

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    An introduction to the key terms, concepts, and theoretical perspectives of the sociology of sports will broaden students' understanding of the meaning and impact of sports on culture and society. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
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