An introduction to the basic concepts and frames of reference of sociological investigation and interpretation. Topics for analysis will include...
The specific social problems discussed will vary but will include problems of well-being, problems of inequality and power, and problems related to...
An examination of the fundamental concepts of Sociology and their application in seeking to understand the changing patterns and life-styles taking...
An introduction to the sociological perspectives on marriage and the family in urban-industrial societies. Special attention is given to marriage and...
The course will examine the substance of victimization: the scientific study of victims, the process, etiology and consequences of victimization....
An examination of the nature and function of sociological theory and the types of theory that founded the discipline in the 19th and early 20th...
The social definitions of adolescence in cross-cultural and historical perspective. Social roles of adolescents in the institutional structures of...
An examination of gender relations in Canadian society, including historical changes and the contemporary situation. Emphasis is placed on a...
Attention will be focused on the concepts and theories of sociology as they apply especially to the educational system. This course is designed for...
In this course each student analyses his or her own family history in light of social, cultural, and economic trends over the past century as a means...
This course examines sport in modern societies and the distinctive features of Canadian sport. Attention is directed to the relationship between sport...
A systematic analysis and criticism is presented of biological, psychological, psychoanalytical and sociological theories of juvenile delinquency....
The deviance-making process is examined in a variety of social contexts. This course examines the emergence of rules and control agencies, the...
A sociological analysis of poverty in contemporary Canada as it underlies a multiplicity of interlocking social problems. [Note: SWREN 224R is only...
An examination of theories of juvenile justice, juvenile law, and the structure and operations of juvenile systems, especially in Canada. Prereq: SOC...
An examination of the major theories of crime causation and their implications for the development of social policy. Both historical and contemporary...
Decisions to process offenders and the role of social factors in the Canadian criminal justice system are critically examined. Focal issues include...