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SOCI 350	SOCI 350 Urban Studies Course Credits: 3 This course examines the evolution of the city, from its earliest pre-industrial roots to cities of the New Economy, and provides a sociological analysis of selected urban social issues. The course explores the urban effect on society and the various efforts, past and present, to make cities more livable. Cross-listed: ANTH 350 Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of Sociology or Anthropology. (3-0 or 3-0)
SOCI 355	SOCI 355 Community Development Course Credits: 3 The goal of this course is to clarify thinking about the use of the term community, to explore the role of community in contemporary society, and to consider societal and cultural factors that either promote or undermine the building of community. Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of sociology or anthropology
SOCI 356	SOCI 356 Self and Identity Course Credits: 3 This course offers an in-depth exploration of the development and applicability of the theoretical perspective of symbolic interactionism to the study of self and identity. Students will encounter the work of several classical and contemporary theorists on the topic of self and identity including different perspectives on socialization, self-presentation and authenticity. This course will provide students with a greater understanding of how broader social institutions and narratives intertwine with and influence individual self-narratives, agency and expression. Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of Sociology including SOCI 101
SOCI 360	SOCI 360 Research Methods in Social Sciences Course Credits: 3 An introduction to the concepts and processes of both qualitative and quantitative social research. Research processes include problem definition, data collection, and analysis. Students are expected to develop research skills through practical application. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101; 207; and third year standing NB: Not offered every year. See Department chair.
SOCI 365	SOCI 365 Sociology of Education Course Credits: 3 An analysis of the role of the school in culture; societal trends affecting the institutions and practices of education; interpretive paradigms and related research studies; group dynamics in education; religious, social, and economic factors and issues in Canadian education. Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of sociology including SOCI 101
SOCI 380	SOCI 380 Criminology and Justice Course Credits: 3 An introduction to key concepts and issues in criminology and to operational practices of the Canadian criminal justice system. Topics include principal criminological theories, the social construction and elements of criminal behaviour, policing, crime prevention, offenders and victims of crime, the criminal justice system, sentencing, corrections, restorative justice and other alternative measures, and social issues that intersect with crime. Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of sociology including SOCI 101.
SOCI 390	SOCI 390 Special Topics in Sociology Course Credits: 3 An examination of the ideas of a particular theorist, school of thought, or conflicting theories within the behavioural sciences; or an examination of particular sociological issues from a theoretical or empirical perspective. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 and 6 additional sem. hrs. in Sociology or instructor's consent NB: Students may take this course again for credit whenever it deals with a different topic.
SOCI 391	SOCI 391 Canadian Governmental Leadership Course Credits: 3 In the setting of the historical Booth Mansion in Ottawa, students are invited to explore the history of Canadian political leadership. Using the historical method, including research in primary sources, they will evaluate the leadership of Canadian Prime Ministers and examine how they addressed the needs and crises of the nation. By means of their enquiries into Canada's political leadership, students will develop their own theories of effective leadership. Cross-listed: HIST/POLS 391. Prerequisite(s): Admission into Laurentian Leadership Centre.
SOCI 392	SOCI 392 Ethics and Public Affairs Course Credits: 3 The philosophical basis for and nature of ethical decision-making. Recent and contemporary ethical issues facing leaders in the political, business, and communication fields. Students observe how today's leaders engage ethical dilemmas in the Ottawa setting of their discipline. Cross-listed: POLS 392 Prerequisite(s): Admission into Laurentian Leadership Centre.

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