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List of Courses
* All credit hours are based on the current term, this may vary for previous terms.
| SOC101 - Introduction to Sociology |
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Old code/no. :SOC 300
Students are provided with the key concepts of sociology, the beginnings and development of the discipline and its relationship with other social sciences. The course includes discussion of basic concepts like culture, personality, social reality, social structure, social interaction, social processes, and social institutions. It also deals with other issues like social policy and its relation to social problems and the influence of change and development in generating social problems.
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| SOC102 - Social Theories |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 310
The course examines the nature and development of social theory, theory-building, and the classical and modern theoretical contributions of prominent sociologists. It also covers the main contemporary theoretical trends with special reference to the relationship between theory and research.
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| SOC200 - Social Research Methods |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 320
This course analyzes the scientific approach and principles of social research. It also examines the relationship between social research and social theory and the roles of theory in the formulation of hypotheses. The course offers the students the opportunity to practice the steps of social research, data collection, and data analysis using statistical packages and software.
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| SOC201 - Social & Cultural Change |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 330
This course covers change as a human phenomenon. Basic concepts and theories of socio-cultural change are presented. Major changes that have occurred in different aspects of social life, with particular reference to Arab societies, are examined. The course also focuses on global social changes and their impact on modern society.
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| SOC202 - Social Problems |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 340
This course examines social problems and the main theoretical approaches, and the difficulties of solving them. Selected contemporary - social problems will be studied and analyzed such as drug addiction, crime, population density, computer crimes, internet, and environment. Some social problems facing the Arab Gulf societies in general, and the United Arab Emirates society in particular are also discussed and solutions are suggested.
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| SOC260 - Folklore |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 364/200
This course deals with the popular heritage as a significant source of popular culture sources in the Arabic-Islamic society in general and UAE society in particular. It provides students with major subfields of folklore. The course seeks to introduce the concept of popular heritage, its meaning, major fields and its usage in everyday life. Illustrations from UAE & various Arabic societies will be introduced
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| SOC301 - Sociology of Development |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 311
TThis course explores the diversity of the Third World by examining the development experiences of several countries and regions. Important theoretical perspectives are utilized to understand the characteristics, problems, and dynamics common through the Third World. Special attention is on the origins of social conflict in the Third World and to the prospects for social change. Students will have the opportunity to study social issues of concern to the Third World in general, and to the Arab world in particular.
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| SOC302 - Urban Sociology |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 312
This course examines urbanization and the formation of new communities in the world with special reference to Arab societies. The course discusses major theories of urbanization, types of urbanization, the urban way of life, and problems related to the urbanization process. The course also discusses other issues relevant to urban planning policies and the growth of modern cities
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| SOC303 - Bedouin & Rural Society |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 322
This course is designed to provide students with the scientific knowledge concerning structural and cultural characteristics of Bedouin and rural communities from a comparative point of view. It deals with internal and external factors and causes of the transformation of simple societies. The course offers topics on rural development and Bedouin resettlement, illustrated by examples from Arab society, the UAE society in particular.
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| SOC304 - Demography |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 331
This course examines the history and development of population theories. It focuses on sources of population data. In addition, it provides the study of population structure (size, composition, and distribution), and population processes (fertility, mortality, and migration) including world population problems and population growth trends, especially in the UAE.
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| SOC305 - Industrial Sociology |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 341
This course addresses two basic characteristics of industry and the workplace. It also deals with industrial relations, some industrial social problems, the social structure of industrial organizations, and the relation between industry and society. It examines the production of goods and services in society, and specifically the nature of the social relations involved in the production process.
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| SOC306 - Population & Environment |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 351
This course examines the relationship between population and environment and the impact of this relationship on personal and group behavior. It also covers environmental problems like desertification, environmental pollution, and food shortages; the effect of these problems on population characteristics; population increase or decrease, and the problem of providing services to meet changing demographics
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| SOC307 - Human Development |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 402
This course examines the fundamental and scientific basics of human development in relation to the dynamic forces in the society. It also covers the factors affecting human development, and the importance of these factors with regard to labor force policies. The course emphasizes the significance of human capital in society's progress. In addition, the course explains how to enable the labor force to take an active role in development programs.
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| SOC308 - Migration Studies |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 412
The course covers the concept of migration, the different theories that explain types of migration and its role in forming the social structure. It also examines the social, economic, and cultural effects of migration on both sending and receiving societies. The course discusses the impacts of migration at the international, Arabic and the Arab Gulf levels.
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| SOC309 - Sociology of Organizations |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 321
This course examines the structural and cultural characteristics of Bedouin and rural communities from a comparative point of view. The course offers topics on rural development and Bedouin resettlement, illustrated by examples from Arab society, the UAE society in particular.
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| SOC313 - Sociology of Family |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 362
This course explores the formation of the family, marriage, and kinship as a social system. It highlights the transformations that have occurred in the structure of the Arab family in general, and in the Gulf family in particular. It outlines the problems that face the family as an institution as a result of the socio-economic transformations experienced by Arab societies and societies aroun the globe.
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| SOC314 - Political Socilology |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 421
This course analyzes the political phenomenon from theoretical and analytical points of view. It examines the relationship between political systems and social reality and discusses world political systems in the light of the Arabic politics. It also includes topics such as power structure and contemporary political issues in the Arab world.
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| SOC315 - Sociology of Education |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 352
This course examines education as a social system. It uses both macro-sociological and micro-sociological approaches to analyze the dynamic of educational institutions. Also, the course deals with its history and development, and its relationship to social conditions and social change. It also examines the organizational nature of educational institutions as well as the economic, social and cultural aspects of education.
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| SOC316 - Folklore in UAE Society |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 371
This course provides the student with the basic knowledge of folk traditions such as folk literature, material culture, folk performing arts, customs, and traditions. Such topics will be illustrated by examples from United Arab Emirates society, and through studying uses of folk tradition in public life and learn how to implement it in development process in general & human development in particular. It also examines the role played by the state in preserving cultural heritage in UAE society.
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| SOC317 - Social & Cultural Anthropology |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 372
This course examines the emergence and development of social and cultural anthropology in terms of its theory, methodology, research topics, and sub-fields. It also examines its relationship with the humanities and other social sciences. The course also investigates the application of social cultural anthropology in development & modernization.
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- SOC319
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| SOC318 - Crime & Juvenile Delinquency |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 342
This course studies the development of the phenomena of crime and juvenile delinquency. It analyzes crime and juvenile delinquency, its consequences and motivating factors. It analyzes the changes of criminal styles and juvenile delinquency in the world In general and in the Arab world in particular with emphasis on the most recent as well as classical theories in criminology. In addition, this course provides skills for planning suitable programs to combat problems related to crime and juvenile delinquency
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| SOC319 - Anthropology |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 352
This course introduces students to the holistic discipline of anthropology, its basic theories, major fields, and relationship with other disciplines in social sciences, humanities and biology. The course discusses subjects related to the characteristics of human race, the diversity in human cultures and the impact of the multiple-communication among people on the societies. For particular cases of multicultural societies such as UAE and Gulf countries, the course discusses similarities and differences within and cross these societies.
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| SOC324 - Applied Sociology |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 401
This course explores the relationship between theory and practice in sociology. Students will learn about the ways in which sociological perspectives are used in various career fields. Students will be exposed to scenarios of sociological practice in various settings. They will be required to complete class projects.
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| SOC325 - Sociology of Aging |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 361
This course explores the social influences on health and illness across the lifespan as well as the social determinants of health, health behavior, and delivery of health care. It also addresses the social and psychological aspects of later life. Issues include such topics as the birthing process, the health and development of infants, toddlers, adolescents, young adults, adults, risk factors of diseases in middle age, menopause, cognition and aging-Alzheimer's disease; problems in care of elderly; medical ethic of death and dying.
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| SOC403 - Research Project |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 440
This course covers the practical training applying sociological research methods to the study of social issues and problems. Students carry out a field study under the supervision of one of the department staff to formulate, theorize, and hypothesize a research question, and collect and analyze data using statistical programs.
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| SOC404 - Internship |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 430
The internship in sociology seeks to develop the learning experience through in-depth reflection and critical analysis of the work environment. It provides an opportunity to apply classroom learning, to practice and enhance skills, to experience professional socialization, and to explore a career. It also serves as a vehicle for the student to become more aware of personal strengths and identify areas in which further growth is needed
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| SOC405 - Assessment of Social Projects |
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Old code/no. :SOC 410
The course covers concepts, theories, and methods of the assessment and evaluation of social projects with a special emphasis on the following issues: the impact of projects on society and environment, the relevance of projects to societal needs and socio-economic development, the participation of local groups and communities in planning and implementation of social projects, and the common obstacles in the planning and execution of social projects. Students choose a social project from real life and evaluate it.
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| SOC407 - Res. Meth. in Anthro. &Folklor |
(3 credit hours) |
Old code/no. :SOC 380
This course shows how anthropology and folklore work together in order to develop workable methods including collecting, documenting, classifying, and analyzing folklore data, for the purpose of studying traditional societies. It provides students with ethnographic or qualitative and quantitative methods dealing with various subfields of folklore including folk literature or verbal folklore, folk beliefs and customs, folk performance and folk material culture.
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| SOC600 - Advanced social Theory |
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This course focuses on advanced sociological theory as it emerged in the 20th century and developed into the present day. Major paradigms of leading theoreticians are critically discussed (functional-structural, structuralism, conflict, symbolic-interpretive, hierarchy, praxis, agency among others). It aims at helping students develop an understanding of how to relate theory to contemporary social experience via readings, lectures and exercises. Prerequisite: None
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| SOC601 - Advanced Social Theory |
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This course focuses on advanced sociological theory as it emerged in the 20th century and developed into the present day. Major paradigms of leading theoreticians are critically discussed (functional-structural, structuralism, conflict, symbolic-interpretive, hierarchy, praxis, agency among others). It aims at helping students develop an understanding of how to relate theory to contemporary social experience via readings, lectures and exercises.
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| SOC602 - Mdrn.Social & Polit.thought |
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This course covers the main themes of social and political thought, principal schools and movements of thought, and those institutions that have been the subject of social and political analysis. It examines major currents of thought introducing students to figures and pioneers from Ibn Khaldoun to the Enlightenment era to Post-modernism.
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| SOC610 - Cultural Sociology |
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| SOC613 - Sociology of Globalization |
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This course provides an overview of globalization, drawing on new sociological approaches to the study of world system. The course shows how globalization is transforming the lives of people in every corner of the planet via flows of technology, information, capital, goods, labor (immigrants), and culture. One of the course’s focuses is the growth –in size and influence- of transnational corporations and political organizations such as the UN, the World Bank, the IMF, and the WTO. How do these agencies affect people’s lives differently across the globe is one of the main questions that will be discussed in this course. Prerequisite: None
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| SOC614 - Political Sociology |
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Political sociology is the study of the relationship between society and politics. This course aims at covering major paradigms and theoretical approaches to such a study. The course is expected to deepen students’ understanding of how politics works and how political institutions function. The course is designed as an overview of some of the different perspectives and key arguments comprising the field of political sociology. Some of the issues that will be discussed include the following: the nature of power, order and change, political socialization, political representation (voting behavior), political decision-making, social forces and political alignments, state and civil society, party systems, pressure / interest groups, political elites, and political globalization. Prerequisite: None
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| SOC615 - Sociology of Development |
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This course covers development studies and includes an introductory overview, including a review of important concepts, such as 'development', 'underdevelopment', and the 'Third World'. The course examines major development perspectives, such as Modernization Theory, Dependency Theory, and World System Theory, as well as the post-World War II development project and the globalization project of the last 20 years.
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| SOC620 - Population,Health& Environment |
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This course covers population, health and environment as interrelated topics. It examines the social processes by which certain environmental conditions and population issues become socially defined as problems threatening the well-being and health of the society as a whole. Possible solutions of these problems are also discussed.
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| SOC621 - Civil Soc., Citiz.,&Hum.Rights |
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Recent years have seen an explosion of empirical and normative scholarly interest in the areas of civil society, citizenship, and human rights. This course examines the three concepts focusing on the network institutions in order to see how people of different nations organize themselves in the space between the state and the market. The three themes form a core conceptual feature of democratic establishment, consolidation, and sustainability in different regions around the world, developed and underdeveloped.
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| SOC622 - Social & Econ Change in GCC |
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This course examines the pace and depth of economic and social changes in the six countries which are members of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the impact of oil on redefining the role of the state in shaping social and economic policies. Among the issues that the course will address are: urbanization, industrialization, education, health policies, population structure, human resources, gender relations, and family.
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| SOC691 - Directed Read in Cultural Soc. |
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This course aims at surveying major themes and issues in cultural sociology focusing on the sociological approach to the study of culture. The course addresses some basic questions such as: What is culture? And how is culture to be studied? The course then introduces students to the classical works of Karl Marx, Max Weber, and Emile Durkheim, showing how current scholars approach the issues raised by those great thinkers. Some of the topics that will be discussed include: lifestyles, the media, the production and consumption of expressive goods, etc. Special attention is given to methods and designs employed in current research. By the end of the semester, students are expected to have a grasp of the field and an understanding of how to do cultural sociology.
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| SOC692 - Directed Read in Popu.H&ENVIُ |
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This course deals with population, health and environment as interrelated topics. It discusses the social processes by which certain environmental conditions and population issues become socially defined as problems threatening the well-being and health of the society as a whole. Possible solutions of these problems are also discussed.
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| SOC693 - Modern Soc. &Pol.Thought |
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This course provides a comprehensive overview of the main themes of social and political thought, principal schools and movements of thought, and those institutions that have been the subject of social and political analysis. The course covers major currents of thought introducing students to figures and pioneers from Ibn Khaldoun to Enlightenment era to postmodernism.
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