Nov 23, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
SOC 3090C - Sociology of Appalachia
Appalachia, a region examined by sociologists for more than 100 years, continues to be a subject of study for academics seeking to demystify the region and foster positive change for its people and the land. The politics of the region, the persistence of poverty, and the development and sustainability of the economy, environment, and society are main themes in Appalachian studies that the course explores from a sociological perspective. Additional topics relevant to the sociology of Appalachia may include but are not limited to social movements and social media, transitional economies, and the dynamics of Appalachian culture and identity.
Requisites: 6 Hours in SOC including 1000
Credit Hours: 3
OHIO BRICKS: Bridge: Diversity and Practice, Bridge: Learning and Doing
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to identify and define Appalachia and Appalachians from a sociological perspective and reflect on their own position in relation to Appalachian people and culture.
- Students will be able to evaluate and critique theoretical perspectives on sociological issues in Appalachia in order to develop complex questions and articulate answers that reflect multiple cultural perspectives.
- Students will be able to think critically about geographical and sociocultural boundaries and borders in order to challenge preconceived notions and biases about Appalachia and Appalachians as they relate to stereotypes.
- Students will be able to critically apply theories, concepts, and findings from the course to current events relevant to Appalachian people and culture.
- Students will be able to initiate and develop relationships with our community partner through which they will interact with an intergenerational group of people from a variety of backgrounds, building empathy and communication skills.
- Students will be able to apply and integrate classroom knowledge in the design and execution of a service-learning project, which they will then report through multiple communication methods to our community partner.
- Students will be able to reflect on the connections between their academic knowledge and their experience with communities beyond the classroom.
- Students will be able to reflect on how they can adapt and apply the skills practiced in the course to new and challenging contexts.
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