Nov 14, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2018-19
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2018-19
[Archived Catalog]
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SOC 2000 - Contemporary Social Problems
This course examines the claims-making process through which journalists, specialists, politicians, and agents of other media forms identify and reify social problems in everyday life. Special attention is paid to the ways in which claims-makers and social movement architects socially construct arguments by drawing on data sources and using strategic rhetorical styles to influence audiences. The causes and consequences of these definitional processes are examined using multiple social problems.
Requisites: SOC 1000 or (Soph or Jr or Sr)
Credit Hours: 3
General Education Code: 2SS
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
Course Transferability: OTM Course: TMSBS Social & Behavioral Sciences, TAG Course: OSS025 Social Problems
College Credit Plus: Level 1
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