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This course introduces students to concepts and theories of sociology with a focus on how social structures shape social life. The course explores core themes in the discipline, general social issues which sociologists have studied, and methods in applying a sociological imagination. Students examine micro and macro perspectives of culture, social structure, stratification, race/ethnicity, gender, class, and sexuality. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts, theories, methods and approaches in cultural anthropology. Students will learn how anthropologists study humans’ cultures and the ways they differ across time and space. Students will also examine how anthropologists analyze the variations in how people approach and solve problems, cooperate or conflict, produce and reproduce, and express and share beliefs. Topics include the anthropological ways of understanding language, marriage, family, gender, ethnicity, social inequality, environment, globalization, law, and economics. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course introduces students to the theories and practices of politics in the United States. In discussing political institutions and processes, students explore constitutional frameworks; structures and branches of American government; political participation; elections; role of political parties; mass media and interest group influence on politics; and civil and economic liberties. Students will compare American political practices with at least two other countries. Students also analyze political data and arguments. Counts in the Social Science Area of General Education Requirements. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours