Sociology Timetable

Section	Day	Time	Instructor	Exam Date	Delivery
2023 Spring/Summer 2023 Fall
SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology
This course introduces students to basic sociological concepts, debates, and modes of analysis. Through discussion of issues such as the cultural development of humans, the socialization process and the structures of global society, students will be introduced to the distinctive approach of sociology.
040	MTWR	09:30am - 10:45am	Amber Fletcher	23-JUN-23	HYFLX
397		-	Dawn Anderson	24-AUG-23	ONLNE
SOC 201 - Globalization and Development
This course introduces students to sociological analyses and theories on the rise of global society. Specific topics may include issues such as the development of capitalist industrial societies, local and global inequalities, and the ways in which economic, technological, and political changes shape the world we live in. *Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or SOC 100 or permission of Department Head.* Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology
397		-	Lori Walker	21-AUG-23	ONLNE
SOC 207 - The "Nature/Nurture" Controversy
This course introduces students to social science debates over the origins and meanings of human nature and human behaviour, with specific emphasis on the nature/nurture controversy. The course focuses on 21st-century aspects of these debates, including socio-biology and evolutionary psychology in the context of their historical roots. *** Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or or SOC 100 or permission of Department Head. * Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology *
397		-	James Warren	22-JUN-23	ONLNE
SOC 208 - Inequality and Social Justice
This course introduces students to sociological perspectives on issues of inequality and social justice. It analyzes the origins and consequences of social inequalities and the mechanisms by which they are perpetuated and challenged. *** Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or or SOC 100 or permission of Department Head. * Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology * * Note: Formerly numbered SOC 206. Students may not receive for both SOC 208 and SOC 206. *
397		-	Rob Nestor	23-JUN-23	ONLNE
SOC 210 - Social Structure and Personality
The course introduces students to sociological perspectives on the human personality and the sociological conditions within which personalities develop. The course covers classical theories as well as current debates and issues. *Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or SOC 100 or permission of Department Head.* Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology.
397		-	Mark Lajoie	24-JUN-23	ONLNE
SOC 213 - Families
This course introduces students to sociological perspectives on the family, with emphasis on issues of particular importance in contemporary Canadian society. Specific topics might include the impact of social change on family relationships, changing definitions of the family, children's rights, concepts of fatherhood and motherhood, and same-sex marriage. *Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or permission of Department Head* Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology
397		-	Rob Nestor	22-AUG-23	ONLNE
SOC 214 - Sociology of Indigenous People in Canada
This course introduces students to the experience of Indigenous peoples in Canada from a sociological perspective. Employing historical and contemporary examples, students are introduced to policies and legislation shaping relationships between Indigenous peoples and other Canadians. Specific topics might include the neglect of Indigenous issues in Canadian sociological studies, applying social theory to the study of Indigenous issues, identity, Aboriginal and treaty rights, self-government, assimilation, land claims, health, education and justice. *Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or SOC 100 or permission of the Department Head* Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology
397		-	Rob Nestor	23-AUG-23	ONLNE
SOC 215 - Sociology of Crime and Criminal Justice
This course introduces students to sociological perspectives on the study of crime and justice. The course examines sociological concepts of deviance, punishment, and social control. *Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or SOC 100 or permission of department head.* * Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology. *
397		-	Dawn Anderson	22-JUN-23	ONLNE
SOC 230 - Environment and Society
This course introduces students to sociological perspectives on the relationship between society and the natural environment. The course examines the environmental impact of the actions of individuals, businesses and governments. Specific topics might include climate change, environmental degradation, sustainability and environmental movements and conflicts. *Prerequisites: Completion of 12 credit hours or SOC 100 or permission of department head.* Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology.
397		-	James Warren	26-JUN-23	ONLNE
SOC 288 - Sociology of Addiction
This course explores the concept of addictive behaviour using different models and theories relevant to understanding addiction within Canadian society from a sociological perspective. *Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or SOC 100 or permission of the Department Head.*
397		-	Janelle Jackiw	24-AUG-23	ONLNE
SOC 308 - Power and Social Justice
This course examines sociological perspectives on the impact of social power on social justice. It utilizes both historical and theoretical materials to analyze the effect on inequalities of power and wealth on justice and injustice in society. *Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credit hours, including completion of one 200 level SOC course, or permission of the Department Head.*
397		-	Jeffrey Walters	23-JUN-23	ONLNE
SOC 330 - Sociology of the Environment
This course examines social theories, social concepts, and methodological issues related to the understanding of the environment in classical and modern sociological theory. Specific topics might include the social construction of nature, gender, class, race and the environment, sustainability, and the challenges of interdisciplinarity. *Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credit hours including completion of one 200-level SOC course, or permission of the Department Head.*
397		-	James Warren	21-AUG-23	ONLNE
SOC 499 - Honours Paper
Candidates for the Honours degree work with a committee to prepare an honours paper in accordance with the department's guidelines. * Prerequisite: SOC 404. * Permission of the Department Head is required to register.
001		-	STAFF
SOC 901 - Research
Thesis research.
001		-	Amber Fletcher
002		-	Kristin Ciupa
003		-	Cindy Hanson
006		-	JoAnn Jaffe
007		-	Claire Polster
008		-	Henry Chow
009		-	Rozzet Jurdi-Hage
011		-	Andre Magnan