1983-1984 Academic Catalog

91-460 Seminar in Political Science -Sp 5 hours Students carry out individual research projects dealing with the study of government and politics from a normative and/or an em– pirical perspective. 91-461 Political Dynamics-Sp 3 hours An analysis of public opinion, interest groups, political parties, voting behavior; a study of the formation of political attitudes and their impact on the political process. Prerequisite: 91-261 Ameri- can National Government. (Alternate years) 91-462 Public - W 4 hours A focus on decision-making, problem-solving, and methods of program analysis. Prerequisites: 91-111, 91-112 United States History, 91-161 Introduction to Public Administration, 91-261 American National Government. (Alternate, even years) 91-463 American Constitutional Law Sp 5 hours An in-depth analysis of some of the classic Supreme Court de– cisions with their particular relevance to political, social, economic, and spiritual realms of life. 91-465 Comparative Government W 3 hours An examination and comparison of the major European governments, such as those of England, France, and Russia, with that of the United States. (Alternate years) 91-468 History of Political Thought-Ancient - W 3 hours A study of early political theory with special attention to Plato, Aristotle, and Augustine. Stress is on the reading and analysis of original texts. (Alternate years) 91-469 of Political Thought-Modern -Sp 3 hours A historical development of political thought from Machiavelli to the. present. An examination of representative contemporary ideas on the nature of the state, anarchism, communism, fascism, socialism, conservatism, and democracy. (Alternate, years) 91-230 of Sociology -A 5 hours An introduction to the concepts of sociology. The structure and processes of social life are studied. 91-240 and the Family-A, W, Sp, Su 5 hours A study of the scientific knowledge which exists about mate selection, the courtship process, and the adjustment problems of marriage. 91-242 W 3 hours A study of Biblical content regarding human sexuality and an analysis of contemporary concepts within a framework of Chris– tian thought. 91-270 Methods of Research in 5 hours This course is designed to acquaint the with the meth- odology of sociology. Attention is given to the scope and methods of field research, questionnaire design, and the scientific method applied to sociological phenomena. (Alternate, even 91-272 Family and Society- W 5 An examination of marriage and family patterns in various cul– tures, with emphasis on the relationship of contemporary social movements and the family. 91-273 Social Movements - Sp hours A study of the influence of ideas and institutions upon social movements in America. 91-330 of Social Work A survey of man's efforts to facilitate human development and to ameliorate adverse social conditions through social work. The emphasis is on the relationship of Christianity to the origin of modem reform movements and social work. Prerequisite: 91-230 Principles of Sociology. 91-331 Juvenile Delinquency-Sp hours A study and assessment of causal theory and problems of cor– rection and prevention of delinquency. Prerequisite: 91-230 Prin– ciples of Sociology. 91-332 Criminology W 4 hours A study of the nature and causes of crime with emphasis upon methods of prevention and treatment. Prerequisite: 91-230 Prin– ciples of Sociology. 91-333 Social Stratification - Sp hours A study of the class structure and its implications for American society. Prerequisite: 91-230 Principles of Sociology. (Alternate years) 91-334 The Sociology of 4 hours The relationship of religion to society, with particular reference to modem society. (Alternate years) 91-335 The Sociology of Work 4 hours The social significance of work, forces changing contemporary occupational structure, and factors associated with typical career