HIS-214 American History to 1876 (3 credit hours)

The emergence of the federal system, democracy, states’ rights, nationalism, territorial expansion, slavery and civil war, reconstruction.

  

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POL-100 American Political Systems (3 credit hours)An introduction to American government and politics with an emphasis on the basic constitutional structure of the government andon the political institutions that surround it. Attention given to current political events and issues. 

POL-210 International Politics (3.00 credit hours)

An introduction to world politics. A survey of current issues and trends in major regions and the principles of interactions among nations,

blocs, international organizations, and multinational corporations.  

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RES-103 Biblical Literature and History (3 credit hours)
A study of the canonical literature of the Jewish and Christian traditions. This course will explore how this diverse body of literature
relates to its social and historical contexts. The focus will be on acquiring tools from a variety of academic approaches to reading the
Bible. This course will enable students to understand how interpretive choices have been made in the reading of biblical texts and to
reflect on how diverse ways of interpreting the Bible have shaped culture and continue to do so.

 

RES-104 Religious Ethics and Social Issues (3 credit hours)

This is an introductory course in ethical reflection which explores contemporary social issues from a variety of religious and philosophical traditions. Issues covered pertain to personal concerns such as sexuality, marriage, and reproduction, as well as broader societal issues regarding our economic lives and the environment.  

 

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SOC-332 Human Sexuality (3credit hours)

The research literature on sexual interests, behaviors and relationships is reviewed through study of the changing practices and perceptions of sexuality in America. Topics include the cultural construction of sex, the process of learning to be sexual, sexual deviance, the influence of marriage, and the interplay between sex and power in our society. Recognition of both risks and rewards associated with sexuality provides the context for studying controversial policies in society. Also offered as HED 332. 

SOC-335 Race and Ethnic Relations (3 credit hours)

Patterns of relationship among racial and ethnic groups in the United States are analyzed. This course explores inequalities of wealth, power, and status along with the persistence of racism, movements to advance civil rights and efforts by groups to maintain social boundaries. Current trends in intergroup relations are discussed to explore how changing demographic racial patterns may affect future definitions of race and ethnicity. Prerequisite: At least 3 credit hours in 200-level SOC. 

SOC 446 Drugs and Society (3 credit hours)  

Selected topics in sociology.  For more information, click here.

SOC-496 Applied Research (3 credit hours)

This capstone course for the Sociology or Criminology major is an opportunity for students to use their sociological imaginations to formulate solutions to the problems that face our world today. Students in Criminology will complete a placement with a community or government agency in law enforcement or a related field. Students in Sociology may complete a placement with a community or government agency or complete a significant research project on a topic approved by the instructor. All students will utilize sociological or criminological theories, literature, methods and data to explore a macro-level social problem related to their field experience or to write a final paper on their research. Findings of the semester long project will be presented to sociology faculty, students, and the broader Meredith Community. Prerequisites: SOC 280, 374, and either MAT-245 or MAT-248 or PSY-200.

 

Term	Section Name	Title	Faculty	Cred.	Bldg.	Rm.	Days	Start Time	End Time
Full Summer	SOC-496-A	Applied Research	Brown	3			TBA	TBA	TBA
First Six Week	SOC-446-A	Drugs and Society (Online course)	Brown	3
First Three Week	HIS-214-A	American History to 1876	Varley	3	JOY	236	MTWHF	8:30 AM	11:20 AM
Second Three Week	RES-103-A	Biblical Lit and History	Vance	3	JOY	238	MTWHF	8:30 AM	11:20 AM
Second Three Week	SOC-335-A	Race & Ethnic Relations	Brown	3	JOY	207	MTWHF	8:30 AM	11:20 AM
Second Six Week	POL-210-A	International Politics (Online/hybrid course)	Martinson	3
Second Six Week	RES-104-A	Religious Ethics (Online course)	Benko	3
Third Three Week	POL-100-A	American Political Systems	Rogers	3	JOY	217	MTWHF	8:30 AM	11:20 AM
Third Three Week	SOC-332-A	Human Sexuality	Brown	3	JOY	207	MTWHF	8:30 AM	11:20 AM

 

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Visit the Religious and Ethical Studies website: http://www.meredith.edu/religion/

Visit the Sociology website: http://www.meredith.edu/sociolog/default.htm