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Comparative cross-cultural study of three selected nations representing different areas of the world. Investigation of varying ideological, political, social, and economic factors At least two of three nations covered are non-Western. Counts in the Social Science Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite: Introductory social science course. 5 quarter hours

Pre-Western inheritance from the Near Eastern cultures and Greco-Roman world; the transition to the Middle Ages; the development of the medieval institutions and values and their decline during the periods of the Renaissance and Reformation. Prerequisite: Introductory social science course. 5 quarter hours Counts in the Social Science or Humanities Area of General Education Requirements.

This course explores the diversity and commonality of experiences among Asian Americans in both the United States and transnational contexts. In moving beyond traditional notions of American communities, students examine the multiple facets of life, history, and experiences of Asian Americans, as well as the dynamics behind identity and community formation. Topics covered generally include: Asian American culture, institutions, and organizations; diaspora, migration, population, and settlement patterns; class, labor, occupations, and poverty; family and ethnic identification; inequality and politics; prejudice and discrimination; and social movements and collective action. Pre-requisite(s): LAS 105, or LAS 110, or LAS 118; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

Historical and contemporary affairs in Africa south of the Sahara, indigenous culture areas, types of colonialism and acculturation, economic and political development, independence movements. Prerequisite: Introductory social science course. 5 quarter hours Counts in the Social Science or Humanities Area of General Education Requirements.

Backgrounds in contemporary affairs in Middle South America, pre-Columbian culture area, colonialism, varieties of peoples, political and socioeconomic trends. Prerequisite Introductory social science course. 5 quarter hours Counts in the Social Science or Humanities Area of General Education Requirements.

Impact of Renaissance and Reformation and the emergence of modern European institutions and values to the present. Prerequisite: Introductory social science course. 5 quarter hours Counts in the Social Science or Humanities Area of General Education Requirements.

This course provides students with skills that assist them in linking writing about social and behavioral life experience with conceptual information on these topics. The emphasis will be on reflective writing and include summarization, quoting, explaining, and discussing concepts relevant to social and behavioral sciences. Attention will be given to APA style. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Applied Behavioral Sciences Program. Co-requisite(s): Enrollment in Term 1 of the Applied Behavioral Sciences Program. 2 quarter hours

This course introduces students to the study of international relations by focusing on the problem of war, national security, conflict in the Middle East and other regions, and the United States' role as a world economic power. Current issues and research on the emerging global society and the changing role of the United States in the international system will also be examined and discussed. Additional emphasis is placed on the skills and knowledge required to become a "globally literate" citizen. Prerequisite(s): 100-level social science course. 5 quarter hours Counts in the Social Science Area of General Education Requirements.

This course examines key theories, debates, and empirical examples of social organization related to the construction of race and ethnicity. Students explore racialized experiences, prejudice, discrimination, dominant and subordinate statuses, and various sites of racial/ethnic inequality (such as labor, education, and immigration status). Students analyze how notions of race and ethnicity are created and sustained in the public imagination and in social institutions, in turn influencing systems and interpersonal relationships. Topics include: dynamics of racialization in public and private discourse; intersections of race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and class; white privilege; and historical and contemporary marginalization of people and communities of color. Counts in the Social Science or Humanities Area of General Education Requirements. Pre-requisite(s): LAS 105, or LAS 110, and LAS 118; or permission of Program Chair. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

The nature and development of cities; social and political history of Chicago's ethnic groups; theories of urban relationship; suburban development; social stratification and power; social morality; bureaucratic organization; machine politics, community control and community organizing. Prerequisite: 100-level social science course. 5 quarter hours Counts in the Social Science or Humanities Area of General Education Requirements.

This course is an introduction to the comparative study of governments and politics of different countries throughout the world. Students will gain a clear understanding of the similarities and differences of various political systems and gain a deeper understanding of the political system of the United States. 5 Quarter Hours. Counts in the Social Science Area of General Education Requirements.

This course focuses on the European Union as an emerging and developing political and economic body. Topics covered include the single market and the Euro currency, the political institutions of the European Parliament, Council of Ministers, European Commission, and European Central Bank, the development of the European Union as a military power, and the opportunities and challenges posed by the growth in the number of member states as it pertains to the variety of social and economic policies of the European Union. 5 Quarter Hours. Counts in the Social Science Area of General Education Requirements.

This course focuses on elections, electoral behavior, and the electoral processes at the federal and state levels in the United States. Special emphasis is placed on campaign financing, voter turnout, and the various primary and general elections that take place in the United States including presidential, congressional, and state and local elections. 5 Quarter Hours. Counts in the Social Science Area of General Education Requirements.

This course explores the broad range of American political ideas that have influenced the form and practices of government in the United States today. Understanding these ideas helps us evaluate how the American political system operates today, and consider the strengths and limitations of the many proposals that exist for bringing about change in American politics. 5 Quarter Hours. Counts in the Social Science Area of General Education Requirements.

This course explores the legal process in the United States. As the third branch of American government the judiciary is instrumental in shaping the freedoms and restrictions placed on U.S. citizens. The course highlights constitutional protections, the role of the judiciary in shaping life in America, and the importance of the judiciary as a political institution. Prerequisite(s): LAS120 Introduction to American Government (or equivalent) 5 quarter hours

This course examines the relationship between culture and the world of work. Specifically, students will examine the concepts of race and ethnicity and how the United States, especially in the area of work, has been shaped by the values and life experiences of different ethnic groups and nationalities. Prerequisite(s): Previous social science course or permission from the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department. Counts in the Social Science Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours

This course is a study of group behavior and the effect group functioning has upon organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on the basics of group behavior, principles of group dynamics, problem solving, decision making, diagnosing and resolving conflict in groups, and managing and facilitating meetings. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Applied Behavioral Sciences program. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This survey course introduces students to the cultural complexity and diversity among indigenous peoples of North America. Students examine the sociopolitical organization, art, history, religion, gender, and economic dynamics of various Native American groups. Specific focus is on the impact of colonialism, cultural change, globalization, and identity politics affecting relationships between Native Americans and various cultural groups. The course highlights contemporary issues important in shaping the experiences of indigenous peoples, such as tribal sovereignty, environmental, political, and legal influences. Students learn to identify the methods used to understand the pre-history, history, and contemporary life of indigenous peoples of North America. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

Anthropological studies representing diverse cultures and theoretical viewpoints are compared to gain a broad understanding of the nature of the field experience and the ways in which anthropologists' own beliefs and feelings influence ethnographic research and the presentation of their field studies. Prerequisite: 100-200 level anthropology course. 5 quarter hours Counts in the Social Science Area of General Education Requirements.