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College Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Sociology |
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SOC 214 Global Inequality Credits: (3)
This course provides a foundation for understanding social and economic inequality on a global level. Students will study and compare the causes and solutions to inequality issues across various communities in both developed and underdeveloped nations. Issues to be covered include hunger, modern slavery, human and indigenous rights, disease, human trafficking, ethnic violence, homelessness and displacement, and unemployment and labor issues. Students will consider solution models to inequality issues from various perspectives including religious, governmental, philanthropic, not-for-profit, and non-governmental organizations. Students will receive training in the sociological research methods used to measure and understand global inequities. Prerequisite(s): English and reading level placement at college level or permission of instructor.
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SOC 215 Sports in Society Credits: (3)
This course examines sports using the sociological perspective, objectively and systematically applying sociological concepts, methods and theories to better understand sport and its social meanings. The structural and cultural relationship of sports to society will be explored, paying particular attention to the issues of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, social class, age, economics, and politics. The course will also explore how sports is a microcosm of society and parallels other social institutions such as the media, family, and schools. Prerequisite(s): English and reading placement at college level or permission of instructor.
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SOC 220 Sociology of Work Credits: (3)
This course provides an introduction to the sociology of work and labor. It will carefully consider the meaning of types of work and how those meanings change and develop over time. This course examines the social and economic forces that transform work and how such transformation affects social development. Many issues related to work and employment will be considered including, but not limited to: global fair labor standards, tensions between labor and environmental justice, automation’s impact on skill, professionalization, unemployment, unions and unionization, high-paid and low-paid employment, the minimum wage, the impacts of employment types on family life, human trafficking and modern slavery, migrant worker movements, labor social movements, sweatshops and offshoring, and globalization and outsourcing. Prerequisite(s): English and reading placement at college level or permission of instructor.
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SOC 230 Environmental Sociology Credits: (3)
Environmental sociology examines the interrelationships between society and the natural environment. This course is designed to provide an overview of environmental problems, to examine the underlying social causes and consequences of environmental change, and to critically evaluate these using the dominant theories in the field. Broadly, this course will consider the impacts of population, consumption, production, and development on the environment. In addition, it will consider the cultural understanding of environmental concern, environmental domination and risk. Finally, the course will consider how to apply the ideas of environmental sociology to develop solutions to social and environmental problems.
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Spanish |
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SPA 101 Elementary Spanish I Credits: (3)
This course is designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish. Students acquire basic grammar and lexical skills that will enable them to communicate in routine social or professional situations within an authentic cultural context. Topics may include, but are not limited to the following: biographical information, relationships, preferences, leisure activities and making plans for the future. This course also fulfills the Global Awareness and Diversity (GLAD) requirement at OCC. Upon successful completion of SPA 101, students may enroll in SPA 102 .
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SPA 102 Elementary Spanish II Credits: (3)
This course is a sequel to Elementary Spanish I. It builds upon the basic grammatical, linguistic, communicative and cultural concepts learned in SPA 101 . Students learn to communicate in the context of an increasing number of daily life topics. Topics may include, but are not limited to the following: homes, daily routines, urban and commercial contexts, clothing and other belongings, health and emergencies, and the workplace. This course also fulfills the Global Awareness and Diversity (GLAD) requirement at OCC. Upon successful completion of SPA 102, students may enroll in SPA 201 . Prerequisite(s): SPA 101 or permission of instructor.
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SPA 165 Spanish for Advanced Beginners Credits: (3)
This course is designed for students with some experience in Spanish who feel they need a comprehensive review of the basic grammatical, linguistic and communicative structures covered in elementary-level courses prior to taking an intermediate level course. Upon successful completion of SPA 165, students may enroll in SPA 201 . This course also fulfills the Global Awareness requirement at Onondaga. Students may not receive credit for both SPA 102 and SPA 165. Prerequisite(s): three years of high school Spanish, or equivalent.
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SPA 201 Intermediate Spanish I Credits: (3)
This intermediate-level course builds upon the grammatical, linguistic, communicative and cultural skills previously learned at the introductory level. Students acquire more complex grammar and lexical skills that will enable them to communicate within a greater range of contexts. Topics are set within the Spanish-speaking world and may include: Hispanics in the US, Spanish-speaking Civilizations, The Arts, and Leisure. This course also fulfills the Global Awareness and Diversity (GLAD) requirement at OCC. Upon successful completion of SPA 201, students may enroll in SPA 202 .
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SPA 202 Intermediate Spanish II Credits: (3)
This course is a sequel to Intermediate Spanish I. Students acquire increasingly complex grammatical, linguistic, communicative and cultural skills that will enable them to communicate in a greater range of situations within an authentic cultural context. Relevant topics to the Spanish-speaking world discussed in this course may include: Food, Relationships, Social Issues, The Environment, and Technology and Globalization. This course also fulfills the Global Awareness and Diversity (GLAD) requirement at OCC. Upon successful completion of SPA 202, students may enroll in SPA 204 or SPA 220 .
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SPA 204 Spanish Literature: An Introduction Credits: (3)
At an intermediate-high level, this course will introduce students to literary concepts and literature from around the Spanish-speaking world. Intensive work in conversation and composition. Solid preparation in grammar recommended. Class conducted entirely in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPA 202 or equivalent.
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SPA 220 Spanish Communication Through Cinema Credits: (3)
This course will focus on the linguistic and cultural diversity of the Spanish-speaking world as represented in the cinema. It includes intensive work in conversation and composition. Solid preparation in grammar is recommended. This class is conducted entirely in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPA 202 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
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Sustainability Studies |
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SUS 101 Introduction to Sustainability Credits: (3)
This course introduces students to a wide variety of Earth Systems concepts and provides sufficient background knowledge so that students can interpret and intelligently discuss sustainability issues. Students will explore how today’s human societies can endure in the face of global change, ecosystem degradation, and resource limitations. Key knowledge areas of sustainability theory and practice include permaculture, population, ecosystems, global change, energy, agriculture, water, environmental economics and policy, ethics, and cultural history.
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Women’s Studies |
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WMS 101 Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies Credits: (3)
The field of Women’s and Gender Studies employs an interdisciplinary approach to analyzing the experiences of women and other marginalized groups. This introductory course examines the social construction of gender and its effect on cross-cultural, historical, political and literary contexts. Readings and discussions position race, class, sexuality and other categories of identity in relation to gender. While the course focuses on the United States, at times the course will investigate gender relations from global and transnational feminist perspectives.
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WMS 101H Honors Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies Credits: (3)
The field of Women’s and Gender Studies employs an interdisciplinary approach to analyzing the experiences of women and other marginalized groups. This introductory course examines the social construction of gender and its effect on cross-cultural, historical, political and literary contexts. Readings and discussions position race, class, sexuality and other categories of identity in relation to gender. While the course focuses on the United States, at times the course will investigate gender relations from global and transnational feminist perspectives. Open to Honors College students only.
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Writing and Reading |
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WRD 098 Writing and Reading in the Disciplines Credits: (3EQ)
This course will practice the kinds of writing and reading expected in the content curriculum as well as in ENG 103 while providing students a chance to satisfy their ENG 099 and ILS 093 requirements. By the end of the course students will become better readers and better editors of their own work and reduce sentence level errors. Students will also demonstrate effectiveness in reading and comprehension of textbook reading assignments. Finally, students will develop strategies for addressing and overcoming affective issues that are potential barriers to success in college, developing better relationships with writing and reading. Collaboration between the WRD instructor and the content instructor will occur periodically. This foundational course provides 3 equivalent credit hours toward a full-time load; it carries 0 credit hours of academic credit. Prerequisite(s): Placement into ENG 099 and/or ILS 093 . Co-requisite(s): Concurrent enrollment into designated content course and designated ENG 103 for the cohort.
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