• SOCI 260: Intro/Study Environ Issues

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Examination of selected environmental issues and their significance in contemporary societies. Demonstrates the utility of combining sociological and humanistic perspectives of the environment with the more traditional biophysical perspectives. Satisfies General Education Requirement: (WC). (RE) Prerequisite(s): English 102, 132, 290, or 298.
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• SOCI 303: Sociology of Religion

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  The sociology of religion is a distinctive approach that investigates the intersection of religions and religious organizations to history, culture, and society. In this course we review the methods, theories, and substantive findings of classical and contemporary sociologists who study religion and the social order.(See Religious Studies 303.)
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• SOCI 310: American Society

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Institutional organization of contemporary American society with particular attention to major social values. Writing-emphasis course.
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• SOCI 311: Family

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches and their application in the sociological study of past and present family forms.
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• SOCI 321: Sociological Theory

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Survey of contemporary issues and problems in sociological theory with an emphasis on their historical development and their importance for the field. Students are required to form critical appraisals of the topics addressed.(RE) Prerequisite(s): 110 or 120. Comment(s): Grade of C or higher in 110 or 120 (or honors equivalents 117 or 127), or consent of instructor.
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• SOCI 331: Sociological Research

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Selected issues in philosophy of social science, research design, sampling, methods of data collection, and interpretation.(RE) Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 115 or Statistics 201.Comment(s): Grade of C or higher in 110 or 120 (or honors equivalents 117 or 127) required.
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• SOCI 341: Social Inequalities

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Examines the causes, types, and consequences of inequalities based on social, ethnic, racial, sexual or economic differences in communities, regions, nations and the world. Special emphasis on American society. Policies and proposed solutions associated with different types of inequalities (and combinations of inequalities) are critically examined and evaluated. Writing-emphasis course.
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• SOCI 342: Globalization and Justice

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Sociological examination of globalization and related social justice issues.
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• SOCI 343: Race and Ethnicity

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Social sources of racial and ethnic cleavages and social, economic, and political consequences. Emphasis on race and ethnicity in the United States. Writing-emphasis course. (Same as Africana Studies 343; American Studies 343.)
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• SOCI 344: Political Sociology

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Sociological analysis of the formation and application of nation state policies. Examination of who gets what, why, and how. Emphasis on contrasting explanations of the control of the state and the relative autonomy of the state.
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