Sociology Timetable

Section	Day	Time	Exam Date	Delivery
2024 Winter 2024 Spring/Summer
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.
001	MW	10:00am - 11:15am	13-DEC-23
005	M	08:30am - 11:15am
008	F	2:30pm - 3:20pm
009	F	1:30pm - 2:20pm
012	F	3:30pm - 4:20pm
013	F	12:30pm - 1:20pm
022	F	1:00pm - 3:45pm	08-DEC-23	HYBRM
281	F	1:00pm - 3:45pm	08-DEC-23	HYBRM
302	F	1:00pm - 3:45pm	08-DEC-23	HYBON
310	M	1:30pm - 4:30pm	11-DEC-23	HYBON
365	M	1:30pm - 4:30pm	11-DEC-23	HYBON
397		-	09-DEC-23	ONLNE
398		-	09-DEC-23	ONLNE
S10	M	2:30pm - 5:15pm	11-DEC-23	VIDEO
S50	M	2:30pm - 5:15pm	11-DEC-23
SOC 203 - Canadian Society
This course introduces students to issues of particular relevance to Canadian society. The course considers the historical origins and contemporary expressions of different topics, which may include such things as industrialization and de-industrialization, cultural industries, Canada's position within a global economy, and environmental issues. *** 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 *
029	M	6:00pm - 8:45pm	18-DEC-23	HYBRM
283	M	6:00pm - 8:45pm	18-DEC-23	HYBRM
303	M	6:00pm - 8:45pm	18-DEC-23	HYBON
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		-	08-DEC-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. *
991	T	7:00pm - 9:45pm	12-DEC-23
SOC 212 - Gender and Sexuality
This course introduces students to sociological perspectives on gender and sexuality in contemporary society. Key topics include: gender and sexual identity, gender inequality, and changing definitions of masculinity and femininity. Students will be introduced to various theoretical perspectives on gender and sexuality, including feminist theories, LGBT studies, and queer theory. *Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or SOC 100 or permission of Department Head.* Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology
001	TR	10:00am - 11:15am	21-DEC-23	BLEND
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		-	11-DEC-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. *
005	W	11:30am - 2:15pm
397		-		ONLNE
S10	M	11:30am - 2:15pm	18-DEC-23	VIDEO
S50	M	11:30am - 2:15pm	18-DEC-23
SOC 217 - Rural Societies
This course introduces students to classic and contemporary sociological perspectives on rural life. Topics include issues such as the impact of the global economy on rural societies, rural to urban migration, and social cohesion and social conflict within rural communities. *Completion of 12 credit hours or SOC 100 or permission of department head.* Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology.
001	TR	11:30am - 12:45pm	19-DEC-23	HYBON
002	TR	11:30am - 12:45pm	19-DEC-23	HYBRM
SOC 218 - Sociology of Hockey in Canada
An examination of hockey in Canada, exploring the relationships between hockey and social inequality, the economy, violence and Canadian nationalism. Central to Canadian popular culture, hockey extends far beyond the rinks and streets on which it is played into the social, cultural, economic, and political realms of Canadian society. *Prequisite: Completion of SOC 100 or 12 credit hours or permission of the Department Head. * * Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology.*
397		-	16-DEC-23	ONLNE
SOC 225 - Digital Society
This course introduces students to sociological perspectives on digital technologies in contemporary society, with particular emphasis on the role they play in the daily lives of Canadians. Specific topics might include social media; dis/misinformation; online shopping, dating, and gaming; Big Data, Al, and surveillance capitalism; and issues of privacy and access to information. *Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or SOC 100 or permission of Department Head.* Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology.
001	MWF	2:30pm - 3:20pm	11-DEC-23	HYBON
002	MWF	2:30pm - 3:20pm	11-DEC-23	HYBRM
SOC 285 - Theories of Society
This course introduces students to the main theoretical paradigms in Sociology. The course focuses on the central issues and debates which have *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.
991	R	7:00pm - 9:45pm	14-DEC-23	HYFLX
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.*
991	M	7:00pm - 9:45pm		HYFLX
SOC 299 - Sociology of Mental Illness
An examination of the social patterns of risk for mental illness. A comparative and critical assessment of the sociological, psychological and biological models of explanation and intervention. *Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or permission of the Department Head.* Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology.
397		-	19-DEC-23	ONLNE
SOC 314 - Sociology of Development
This course introduces students to sociological theories of international economic, social and political development. It examines the global division between the West and the rest, and looks at the problems which poor countries face as they attempt to develop, including the role of Western corporations and organizations such as the International Monetary Fund. *Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credit hours, including completion of one 200 level SOC course, or permission of the Department Head.*
001	M	11:30am - 2:15pm		HYFLX
SOC 396AC - The Sociology of Wellbeing and Happiness
We all want to be happy, but how do we achieve this? In this course, we explore the social determinants of happiness, and we engage debates about those social relations and organizations that either promote or obstruct wellbeing. We also examine, assess, and experiment with strategies to increase wellbeing and happiness in Canada and beyond. *Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credit hours, including one 200-level SOC course, or permission of the Department Head.*
001	TR	11:30am - 12:45pm
SOC 400 - Honours Seminar
A weekly seminar devoted to the discussion of special issues in sociology, the reports of research projects, and to the presentation of papers by both students and faculty. Permission of the Department Head is required to register
001	W	12:30pm - 1:45pm
SOC 480 - Issues in Social Theory
This senior seminar analyzes and reflects upon the major issues in the development of social theory. * Prerequisite: One 300-level course from the development of theory foundation and 45 credit hours, or permission of Department Head *
001	W	7:00pm - 9:45pm	20-DEC-23	BLEND
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.
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SOC 800 - Graduate Seminar
A weekly seminar devoted to the discussion of special issues in sociology, reports of research projects, and the presentation of papers by students and faculty. Students are expected to register in the graduate seminar in two semesters.
001	W	12:30pm - 1:45pm
SOC 802 - Advanced Sociological Theory I
An advanced theory course with special consideration given to contemporary sociological theory.
001	W	7:00pm - 9:45pm	20-DEC-23	BLEND
SOC 805 - Advanced Research Methods II
Research design and the application of statistical techniques in social science research.
001	W	4:00pm - 6:45pm	13-DEC-23
SOC 901 - Research
Thesis research.
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