Social Science Departmental Courses
Summer 2008 Course Offerings
SOSC 609.101 Developmental Human Learning: A Lifespan Approach M Tu W Thu 4:20- 5:50
Provides graduate students with basic theories, historical development and application of scientific methods to human learning.
Class will be taught by Bruce P. Mortenson
SOSC 625.101 Topics In Social Sciences Tu Thu 6:00-8:40
(Comparative World Economy Theory)
Graduate students will be looking at the transition to global economy and comparing three forms of modern economy, liberal market economies (LME), cordinated market economies (CME), and neoliberal model economies (exampled by the IMF). This global issue will be viewed from a Latin American perspective focusing on the problems from a philosophical approach.
Class will be taught by Jose Lopez-Gonzalez
Fall 2008 Course Offerings
SOSC 600.101 Interdisciplinary Approach to Global Problems W 6:00-8:40
Interdisciplinary approaches to global problems; comparative frameworks; issues include economic integration, urbanization, and environment.
Class will be taught by Professor Charles P. Schmitz
SOSC 604.101 East Asian Security Issues, 1945-Present M 5:00-8:10
Examines the post-war search for security and stability in East Asia through economic development diplomacy and military action by the major powers, such as the United States, Japan, the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union. The efforts of smaller states, such as North Korea, South Korea and Taiwan also merit attention. Focus on the historical continuities in security continues from the pre-to-post cold war eras.
Class will be taught by Professor Steven Phillips
SOSC 606.101 Sociological Insight M 6:30-8:40
Theories, methods and substanative issues in sociology. Consideration of recent advances in sociological research.
Class will be taught by Professor Paul T. Munroe
SOSC 797 DIRECTED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH IN SOCIAL
SCIENCE
Research and reading with a social science topic to be
selected by the instructor and the student. No more than 6 units may be
applied toward a degree.
SOSC 898/899 MASTER'S THESIS
Thesis research in social science. Will take this course
two consecutive terms.
HIST 683.001 INDIVIDUAL GRADUATE RESEARCH IN HISTORY
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