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Sociology & Social Psychology (SSP) - For a syllabus or more detailed course information, please contact the department at 610-758-3810.
Course Listings
Course# Course Title (Credit Hours) CRN Day/Time Location Session Instructor
| 109-010 | Adulthood & Aging (4) | 20469 | M-Th 10-11:35am | DR 209 | First | Hyland |
| 121-010/PSYC 121-010 | Social Psychology (4) | 20348 | M-Th 12-1:35pm | MG 260 | Second | Gelety |
| 153-010/PSYC 153-010 | Personality (4) | 20472 | M-Th 12-1:35pm | MG 111 | First | Gill |
| 163-010 | Pass the Peas: Mapping the Blueprint of Hip Hop Culture (4) | 20364 | M/W 7-10:00pm | MG 110 | Second | McIntosh |
| 163-011 | Pass the Peas: Mapping the Blueprint of Hip Hop Culture (4) | 20483 | M/W 7-10:00pm | MG 110 | First | McIntosh |
| 198-010 | Sociology of Sports (4) | 20484 | M-Th 10-11:35am | MG 270 | First | Ceron-Anaya |
| 302-010 | Sociology of Cyberspace (4) | 20485 | Online | First | Rosenwein | |
| 314-010/PSYC 314-010 | Social Cognition (4) | 20476 | M-Th 12-1:35pm | CU 222 | First | Staff |
| 341-010 | Women and Health (4) | 20396 | M/W 6-9:00pm | MG 113 | First | Hicks |
| 365-010 | Inequalities at Work (4) | 20399 | M/W 9:00am-12:00pm | MG 290 | First | Krasas |
| 371-010 | Special Topics (1-4) | 20366 | Hours arranged | Second | Staff | |
| 371-011 | Special Topics (1-4) | 20488 | Hours arranged | First | Staff | |
| 403-010 | Sociology of Cyberspace (3) | 20691 | Online | First | Rosenwein | |
| 413-010 | Research Practicum (3-6) | 20365 | Hours arranged | Second | Lasker | |
| 413-011 | Research Practicum (3-6) | 20487 | Hours arranged | First | Lasker | |
| 441-010 | Women and Health (3) | 20402 | M/W 6-9:00pm | MG 113 | First | Hicks |
| 465-010/WS 465-010 | Inequalities at Work (3) | 20404 | M/W 9:00am-12:00pm | MG 290 | First | Krasas |
| 471-010 | Special Topics (1-3) | 20367 | Hours arranged | Second | Staff | |
| 471-011 | Special Topics (1-3) | 20489 | Hours arranged | First | Staff | |
| 472-010 | Special Topics (1-3) | 20368 | Hours arranged | Second | Staff | |
| 472-011 | Special Topics (1-3) | 20491 | Hours arranged | First | Staff |
Course Descriptions
109. Adulthood & Aging: Social science approaches to the latter two-thirds of the
life. Cognitive and personality development; attitudes
toward aging; social behavior of older adults; widow-
hood; retirement. Prerequisite: PSYC 1 or SSP 1. May
not be taken pass/fail. SS
121. Social Psychology: Theories, methods of investigation and results of research on the way social and psychological processes interact in human behavioral settings. Topics include analysis of self and relationships, dynamics of small groups, attitudes and persuasion, prejudice, prosocial and antisocial behavior. Prerequisite: One of the following introductory courses: ANTH 1 or SSP 1 or PSYC 1. SS
153. Personality: Review and critique of theories of personality and their associated systems of psychotherapy. Prerequisite: PSYC 1 or SSP 1. SS
163. Pass the Peas: Mapping the Blueprint of Hip Hop Culture: The appearance of the "hip hop" movement can be traced to a specific time and place, the Bronx, New York, 1974. However, hip hop has no single cultural antecedent. To uncover the origins of hip hop culture, one must begin by discovering the richly layered history of African American and Jamaican music of the 20 th century. Using this broad canvas, students will discover how young Bronx natives in the 1970s fused elements of past musical styles with their own personal expression. From this point, the course will chart the expansion of hip hop culture from a five borough folk movement to a multi-million dollar entertainment industry in the late 20 th century.
198. Sociology of Sports: This course provides an encompassing explanation of the process of globalization in the twentieth century through exploring the diffusion of sports in several Western and non-Western societies. Sports offer a vast array of elements to study social and racial tensions, analyze mechanism of resistance, re-conceptualize the boundaries of social, economic and political spheres, examine the adoption of cultural practices, as well as understanding the construction of modern nation-states. In order to reflect about these practices the course will look at different cases of sports diffusion throughout the twentieth century, such as the expansion of British football in South America, cricket in Commonwealth countries, baseball in Central America and the Caribbean, and golf in several locations around the world. By grounding the analysis on historical and sociological cases the course provide sufficient empirical informaiton to develop rich theoretical discussions about modernization, the construction of nation-states, a critical awareness of the kdy debates about globalization, and evaluates the nature of power relations that sports entails within global contexts.
302. Sociology of Cyberspace: An examination of social life on the Internet and the World Wide Web. Topics may include sociocultural and psychological aspects of communication in cyber-environments (e.g., email, chat rooms, news groups, MUDS, etc.), interpersonal relationships and group development, the nature of community, the politics of cyberspace (control and democracy), privacy and ethics, and economic dimensions. Examination of past and current case studies. SS Online section requires use of Blackboard.
314. Social Cognition: Examines the formation of beliefs about social groups, individuals, the self, and the world. Consequences and validity of those beliefs are considered. Areas of inquiry include stereotypes and prejudice, impression formation processes, the self, attitudes and persuasion, and social influence. Prerequisite: Psyc 110 or SR 111. SS
341. Women & Health: Relationships of women to the medical system. Influence of medicine on women’s lives and the impact of the women’s movement on health care. SS
363. Personality & Social Development in Childhood: Issues related to social development (e.g., attachment, social competence), social contexts (e.g., family, day care), and personality development (e.g., sex roles, aggression, temperament) from infancy through adolescence. Prerequisite: PSYC 107 or consent of instructor. SS
365. Inequalities at Work: Primary focus is on race, gender, and class as axes of disadvantage and privilege in work and employment. We will explore both theories and empirical studies of inequality as well as their social, political, and practical ramifications for the workplace. The course will be conducted seminar-style and the` class will rely heavily on student participation. SS
371. Special Topics: Advanced work through supervised readings. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of the department chairperson. SS
403. Sociology of Cyberspace: The course focus is on case-based discussion in the social psychology and sociology of the Internet and the World Wide Web. Questions of what it means to be an individual online, how relationships develop, the nature of groups, democracy and power, and education are considered. Evaluation is based on short papers related to the cases and assigned readings, both in hard copy and online. SS
413. Research Practicum: Supervised research, either with a faculty member or in a community agency, designed to apply research skills to a particular problem as defined by the faculty member or agency in collaboration with the student and supervising instructor. Final paper should demonstrate theoretical understanding, proper application of methodology and data analysis, and results of the project. SS
441. Women & Health: Relationships of women to the medical system. Influence of medicine on women’s lives and the impact of the women’s movement on health. SS
465/WS 465. Inequalities at Work: Primary focus is on race, gender, and class as axes of disadvantage and privilege in work and employment. We will explore both theories and empirical studies of inequality as well as their social, political, and practical ramifications for the workplace. The course will be conducted seminar-style and the` class will rely heavily on student participation. SS
471. Special Topics: Intensive study in an area of sociology that is appropriate to the interests and needs of staff and students.
472. Special Topics: Continuation of SSP 471. SS