Note:  The listing of a course in the Calendar is not a guarantee that the course is offered every year.

Note:  Students must obtain a grade of at least C- in all courses used to fulfill prerequisite requirements. Otherwise, written permission of the appropriate Department Head or Program Co-ordinator must be obtained.

SOCI 1001 (3.00)
Introduction to Sociology
The course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of sociology. These concepts include social structure, culture, socialization, deviance, social control, social organization, structured social inequality, and social change. Extensive use is made of examples from the Canadian context. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

SOCI 1201 (3.00)
Sociological Imagination
Prereq: SOCI 1001; or permission of the Department
This course explores the major theoretical frameworks of sociology and the conceptual tools used to examine intersecting social relations embedded in everyday practices. It focuses on understanding how biographical characteristics are influenced by impersonal historical forces and significant structural transformations of society. The examination of sociological imagination lays the foundation for understanding how to differentiate between 'personal troubles' and 'public issues'. (Format: Lecture 3 hours)

SOCI 1991 (3.00)
Special Topic in Sociology
This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for SOCI 1991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

SOCI 2111 (3.00)
Social Class and Inequality
Prereq: SOCI 1201; or 3 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission of the Department
This course is intended as an introductory examination of social inequalities and stratification in Canada based primarily on issues relating to class. This course guides students through an understanding of historic class formations in Canada to more modern analyses and understandings of class as related to neo-liberal and global economies. As well, this course looks at the intersections of class with gender, race, and disability as it relates to social inequalities and stratification. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: SOCI 2991 Social Class and Inequality)

SOCI 2121 (3.00)
Race and Racialization
Prereq: SOCI 1201; or 3 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permision of the department
This course uses sociological perspectives to examine the social construction of "race" in historical and contemporary contexts. The course analyzes and students critically examine evidence of systemic patterns of advantage and disadvantage based on migration, racism, ethnicity, and aboriginality in national and global contexts. It explores the effects of racialization on social, political, and academic discourse as well as policy responses, resistance movements, and alternatives for reducing and eliminating racism. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

SOCI 2211 (3.00)
Gender Relations
Prereq: SOCI 1201; or 3 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission of the Department
This course introduces the study of gender through an examination of the nature of gender relations. It also considers major theories of the origin and consequences of gender inequality and addresses issues such as reproduction, work, law, violence, and racism with a focus on Canadian examples. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: SOCI 3211)

SOCI 2221 (3.00)
Sociology of Youth
Prereq: SOCI 1201; or 3 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permision of the department
This course explores youth in relation to contexts of social structure (culture, family and peer groups), within institutions, and from local as well as global perspectives. This course looks critically at the social construction of youth in schools, families, the media, and other social institutions. It examines how socio-political factors affect youth, the agency of youth as citizens and decision-makers, and the importance of social positions such as race, sexuality, gender, nationality, and socioeconomic status. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: SOCI 3991 Sociology of Youth)

SOCI 2231 (3.00)
Sociology of Sex and Sexuality
Prereq: SOCI 1201; or 3 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission of the department
This course examines sexual attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors from a sociological perspective, exploring how the biology of sex is sociologically constructed. It examines and explores theoretical and conceptual issues and empirical research and directs students to think about sexuality analytically and critically and to develop a sociological understanding of diverse issues. Topics include: sexual identity and its construction and regulation; sexuality and the Enlightenment; science and sex; ethics and social institutions; and the relationship between sexuality and the socio-political process. [Note 1: This course is normally offered only through Correspondence.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: SOCI 2991 Sociology of Sex and Sexuality)

SOCI 2401 (3.00)
Colonialism, Racism, and Indigineity in Canada
Prereq: SOCI 1201; or 3 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission of the Department
This course explores the position of Indigenous people in Canadian society by focusing on the social dimensions of race, ethnicity, and aboriginality. The course also considers the extent to which racism, patriarchy, capitalism, power, privilege, and access to resources contribute to the marginalization of Indigenous peoples and focuses particularly on socially constructed relationships that emphasize and perpetuate social inequality and stratification. (Format: Lecture 3 hours)

SOCI 2991 (3.00)
Special Topic in Sociology
Prereq: SOCI 1201; or 3 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission of the Department
This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for SOCI 2991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

SOCI 3001 (3.00)
Theoretical Foundations of Sociology
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department
This course offers a critical review of the perspectives developed in the first and second generations of sociology in Europe with special emphasis on the ideas of Auguste Comte, Herbert Spencer, Karl Marx, Max Weber, and Emile Durkheim. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

SOCI 3011 (3.00)
Contemporary Sociological Theory
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department
This course provides an overview of concepts, theoretical issues, and debates in recent sociological theory. It examines the nature of functionalism and conflict theory, the rise of micro-sociological analysis, the challenges of feminism, the debate over post-modernism, and other contemporary theoretical developments. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

SOCI 3221 (3.00)
Work and Society
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department
This course explores the nature and meaning of work in relation to changes in the position of professions, unions, government, women, and minority groups in industrial and post-industrial societies. It also includes consideration of topics such as the relations between work and the family, work and gender, and work and politics. While focusing on work in Canada this examination is also located in broader international trends and processes. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

SOCI 3231 (3.00)
Sociology of the Family
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department
This course examines major elements in the complex relationship between families and society. Rather than assuming a universal model of the family, this course treats families as diverse social entities that are supported or constrained by economic factors, gender ideologies, racial inequality, sexual norms, and socio-political changes. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: SOCI 2991 Sociology of the Family)

SOCI 3301 (3.00)
Quantitative Sociological Research Methods
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department
This is a course in sociological research methodology, including a consideration of questions of social epistemology and research design. Students gain practical experience in doing social research through the conducting of surveys, data analysis, introductory statistical procedures, content analysis, case studies, and other techniques. (Format: Integrated Lecture and Laboratory 3 Hours) (Exclusion: Any version of SOCI 3301 previously offered with a different title)

SOCI 3311 (3.00)
Qualitative Sociological Research Method
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department
This course examines the ways in which qualitative data are collected, analyzed, and used in the social sciences. Beginning with understanding the theory and theoretical debates of qualitative research, the course explores questions of definition, use, evidence, standards of rigour, and notions of what constitutes 'good' scientific evidence. The course covers a variety of theoretical orientations and explores how and when they are best applied. (Format: Integrated Lecture and Laboratory 3 Hours)

SOCI 3331 (3.00)
Field Course in Sociology
This course is designed to provide students with an intensive field experience, during which they pursue research on a topic to be chosen by the Instructor. As such, the course is not designed to be offered during the Fall and Winter terms , but may be available to students in the Spring/Summer term. Completion of SOCI 3301 (Sociological Research Methods) is recommended before registering for this course. [Note 1: Permission of the Department is required.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

SOCI 3431 (3.00)
Critical Media Analysis
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department
This is an advanced research course on the media-based control of information and dissemination of ideologies in modern society. It examines issues of ownership and control of the media and the social construction of news, and current theoretical debates in media analysis. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

SOCI 3451 (3.00)
Dynamics of Popular Culture
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department
This course investigates the processes and forms of contemporary popular culture. It introduces students to the major theoretical debates in the field of popular culture and examines the development of popular cultural expression. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

SOCI 3511 (3.00)
Sociology of Health & Illness
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department
This course explores health, illness, and health care from a sociological perspective. The course focuses on the social determinants of health, demonstrates how social structures influence the occurrence of illness, examines why some social groups suffer more sickness and disease than others, deconstructs the social construction of medical practices and medicalization, and shows how health practices are socially constructed. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

SOCI 3521 (3.00)
Communities
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department
This course reviews the sociological literature on rural, small-town, and urban social organization with special emphasis on the notion of "community" in Canadian society. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

SOCI 3531 (3.00)
Education and Society
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department
This course examines education as a social institution. Focusing primarily on public education at the elementary and secondary level, this course addresses the changing context of the learning environment and its relation to diverse aspects of society including class, gender, and race. This course employs various theoretical lenses to explore the social construction of public education in Canada, tracing its changing nature and purpose from its inception to more modern times. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: SOCI 2531)

SOCI 3541 (3.00)
Population and Society
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department
This course examines population dynamics and social change within nations and globally. Students study national population trends and policy debates as these relate to global population issues. Topics include Canadian and global patterns of population growth; fertility; family planning; famine, disease, and mortality; social security and aging; international migration; and ethnic composition. Social inequality, environmental limits and food supply, and principles of social justice inform a critique of population trends in the evolving world system of regions and nations. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

SOCI 3551 (3.00)
Citizenship, Identity & Difference
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department
This course explores identity and difference in relation to national and post-national forms of citizenship. Students examine contemporary discourses of Canadian identity, immigration, diversity, multiculturalism, and belonging. The course considers what it means to be a citizen, ideas of home, access to rights for dominant and subordinate groups, the dynamics of inclusion and exclusion in the nation and globally, and struggles for recognition among ethnic minority groups. The course also analyzes social inequalities in citizenship practice, the renegotiation of citizenship rights, and the emergence of new forms of citizenship in Canada and globally. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

SOCI 3701 (3.00)
Social Policy Analysis
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department
This course provides the opportunity for students to apply sociological theories and perspectives to the development and analysis of social policies and programs. Social policy is the arena in which citizens, professionals, non-governmental organizations, social movements, and government address the social inequities underlying the lived realities of individuals. The course leads to an understanding of how sociology can be applied in researching, developing, analyzing, and implementing 'real world' social policies and programs. [Note 1: This course is normally offered only through Correspondence.] (Format: Lecture 3 hours)(Exclusion: SOCI 3991 Social Policy)

SOCI 3711 (3.00)
Comparative Social Policy
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department
This course provides students with a comparative perspective on social welfare policies in Canada and other industrialized nations. Students examine the various ways that countries conceptualize and organize social welfare policies, especially those that have an impact on poverty, child and family well-being, and gender equality. The course emphasizes change, culture, polity, and economic forces as important factors in shaping social policies throughout the world and assesses the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of empirical and theoretical models. [Note 1: This course is normally offered only through Correspondence.](Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: SOCI 3991 Comparative Social Policy)

SOCI 3721 (3.00)
Non-Profit Organizations
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department
This course provides students with theoretical perspectives and empirical research connected to the sociology of organizations. Students explore the history, magnitude, and trends of the non-profit sector in Canada. Topics include the dynamics of the non-profit, government, and for-profit sectors; the history of the social roles of volunteerism and non-profit organizations; the impact of non-profit organizations on society; and the changing roles of the three sectors in the twenty-first century. [Note 1: This course is normally offered in the Spring term and through Correspondence.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: SOCI 2991 Non-Profit Leadership)

SOCI 3731 (3.00)
Applied Social Research
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department
This course draws on a broad range of theoretical principles in sociology and sociological research methods to analyze and recommend solutions for various social problems. Topics include establishing a research agenda and parameters, funding applied research, the relationship between goals and outcomes, measurement issues, program and evaluation processes, and client relations. A key component of the course is grant writing and communication in the professional setting. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

SOCI 3741 (3.00)
Sociological Practice
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department
This course introduces applied sociological practice beginning with a critical examination of the ethics, values, and historical development of the profession. It provides an opportunity for students to gain knowledge and skills to understand the role of the human services sector in a diverse and complex society. Students examine the organizational structures of governmental, non-government, and community agencies serving vulnerable populations; consider the exercise of power and control within organizations; and develop strategies to effect change. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

SOCI 3751 (3.00)
Sociology of Leadership
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department
The course provides hands-on opportunities for students to gain practical skills and experience in public service, social action, and community engagement, and to learn from experienced professionals and acquire relevant skills that can be applied in the work or voluntary sector. Students gain theoretical and methodological understanding of the role of organizational leadership, culture, complexity, and mobilization of resources for change. [Note 1: This course is normally offered in the Spring term and through Correspondence.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: SOCI 1991 Sociology of Leadership)

SOCI 3761 (3.00)
Community Health
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department
This course provides an introduction to the study of structural inequalities that contribute to health disparities, with an emphasis on geographic, identity-based, or virtual communities as the focus for research and intervention. It also considers the social justice implications and potential effectiveness of public health policies and programs and investigates the value of participatory community interventions in prevention, health promotion, and care with individuals, families, and community members. (Format: Lecture 3 hours)

SOCI 3991 (3.00)
Special Topic in Sociology
Prereq: 6 credits from 2000 level; or permission of the Department
This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for SOCI 3991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

SOCI 4011 (3.00)
Sociology of Knowledge
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301, 3311; or permission of the Department
This course focuses on the relationship between ideas and their social and cultural contexts. It critically examines various forms of knowledge, including common sense, scientific knowledge, and feminist epistemology. (Format: Seminar 3 Hours) (Exclusion: SOCI 3441)

SOCI 4111 (3.00)
Representations of Social Problems
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301, 3311; or permission of the Department
This course explores contemporary social problems through the lenses of social institutions, inequality, socioeconomic status, racialization, political and economic structures, and social policy. Relying on representations depicted in television, film, music, and literature, this course analyzes causes of major problems including drug use, crime, poverty, family, youth, education, discrimination, and urban problems. (Seminar 3 Hours)

SOCI 4201 (3.00)
Sociology of Human Services
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301, 3311; or permission of the Department
This course brings a critical and theoretical focus to the 'helping professions'. Drawing from contemporary social theory on institutions, power, and subjectivity, it investigates the landscape of non-governmental, governmental, and private charitable organizations within the human services. It also explores the tensions between non-governmental organizations and democracy in contemporary society and examines notions of power, welfare, and 'help' in the context of class, race, gender, medical status, and education in Canada. (Seminar 3 hours)

SOCI 4211 (3.00)
Critical Criminology
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301, 3311; or permission of the Department
This course investigates contemporary concepts in critical criminology through examination of texts drawn from postmodern sociological theory, critical prison studies, cultural criminology, and the sociology of law. It examines the social constructions of deviance and crime and resulting practices of punishment, detention, policing, and control, and also considers the role of race, class, gender, age, and citizenship status as factors that result in a diversity of experiences with law, freedom, violence, and punishment. (Seminar 3 hours)

SOCI 4311 (3.00)
Community-Based Participatory Research Methods
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301, 3311; or permission of the Department
This course examines the emerging field of Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) and its applications through arts-based research initiatives. This course focuses on CBPR literature that highlights the benefits of active collaborations between communities and researchers and recognizes and values the contributions of community collaborators. (Format: Seminar 3 Hours) (Exclusion: SOCI 4991 Community-based Participatory Research Methods)

SOCI 4501 (3.00)
Political Sociology
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301, 3311; or permission of the Department
This course examines the sociological practices that lead to political authority, structures of control, and relations of power that guide and influence social life. Starting from theoretical perspectives in political sociology, this course explores domestic and international examples of social and political practices that help sustain existing conditions while at the same time providing opportunities to transform society. Understanding agency and structure as elements of political action and participation, both in large group and communal settings and small-scale and individual actions, this course explores the multi-dimensional aspects of power and control in our society. (Format: Seminar 3 Hours) (Exclusion: SOCI 3501)

SOCI 4511 (3.00)
Social Movements
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301, 3311; or permission of the Department
This course examines movements that seek change in the social and political structure of society. It surveys the major principles and perspectives used by sociologists to explain social movements and revolutions. It examines the origins, strategies, recruitment, consequences, decline, and renewal of various social movements and revolutions. (Format: Seminar 3 Hours) (Exclusion: Any version of SOCI 4511 previously offered with a different title)

SOCI 4541 (3.00)
Advanced Topics in Education
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301, 3311; or permission of the Department
This course explores advanced issues in education as they relate to social problems. Exploring the reproductive and structural aspects of knowledge creation, this course moves toward an understanding of the contradictory elements of public education as it pertains to a post- industrial world fraught with inequalities. The course explores issues of schooling as it relates to work in institutions that are both preparatory for the workplace and places of work for teachers, administrators, and others. Lastly, this course uncovers opportunities for educational reforms that can contribute potentially to a more just society. (Format: Seminar 3 Hours)

SOCI 4551 (3.00)
Refugee Studies
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301, 3311; or permission of the Department
This course explores selected topics of the contemporary global refugee crisis and the role of Canada and international agencies in humanitarian assistance, resettlement, and return. The course addresses sociological analyses of the relationship between emergency responses and sustainable solutions to internal displacement and refugee flight. It considers, with respect to national and international refugee policies, socially significant differences among refugees according to gender, age, ethnicity, social class, country, and region of origin. (Format: Seminar 3 Hours)

SOCI 4561 (3.00)
Globalization and Transnationalism
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301, 3311; or permission of the Department
This course examines selected topics of contemporary globalization in relation to transnational processes and forms. It analyzes transnational forms and practices of migration, migrant organization, community, identity, and belonging in relation to contemporary globalization. The course considers implications of interrelated global flows of people, culture, goods, and capital for social relations, social structure, and social change. (Format: Seminar 3 Hours)

SOCI 4901 (3.00)
Issues in Sociology
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301, 3311; or permission of the Department
This course involves a study of specific issues in Sociology. (Format: Seminar 3 Hours)

SOCI 4950 (6.00)
Independent Study in Sociology
This course permits senior students, under the direction of faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study. [Note 1: Permission of the Department/Program Advisor. Students must obtain consent of an instructor who is willing to be a supervisor and must register for the course prior to the last day for change of registration in the term during which the course is being taken. Note 2: A program on Independent Study cannot duplicate subject matter covered through regular course offerings. Note 3: Students may register for SOCI 4950/51 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Independent Study)

SOCI 4951 (3.00)
Independent Study in Sociology
This course permits senior students, under the direction of faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study. (Format: Independent Study) [Note 1: Permission of the Department/Program Advisor. Students must obtain consent of an instructor who is willing to be a supervisor and must register for the course prior to the last day for change of registration in the term during which the course is being taken. Note 2: A program on Independent Study cannot duplicate subject matter covered through regular course offerings. Note 3: Students may register for SOCI 4950/51 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.]

SOCI 4990 (6.00)
Honours Thesis
[Note 1: Permission of the Department is required.] (Format: Thesis)

SOCI 4991 (3.00)
Special Topic in Sociology
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301, 3311; or permission of the Department
This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. (Format: Variable) [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for SOCI 4991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.]