SOC 596

Spring 2017 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 17-May 3

Recent Developments in Soc

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Credit: 4 hours.

Intensive study of selected topics based on contemporary works of major importance in the development of sociological theory.

May be repeated if topics vary.

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SOC 596 class schedule data for spring 2017
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	32820	Lecture-Discussion	EM	8:00AM -10:50AM	M	Inst Labor & Industrial Rel	Mun, E	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/17/17-05/03/17 Section Title: Comp Employment Relations Sys Section Info: Topic: COMPARATIVE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS SYSTEMS Examines employment systems in selected developed, newly industrialized, and developing economies, focusing on, but not limited to, Asian economies. Discusses how distinctive labor market institutions emerged in the context of rapid economic development and evolved through interactions with the global economy. Topics include management-labor relations, and the roles of firms, national governments, and international organizations in shaping employment systems. Emphasis will be placed on the analytical tools needed to make multi-country comparisons, to link theory and practice, and to understand the reasons for major changes in the nature of employment relations. Open to Ph.D. students in Sociology and MHRIR students at LER Restriction(s): Not intended for students in the Sociology department. Restricted to Graduate College.
	32824	Lecture-Discussion	JD	1:00PM -3:20PM	W	1207 W Oregon	Dowling, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/17/17-05/03/17 Section Info: Topic: Racial Inequality in the US. Meets with LLS 596 JD This course will explore racial stratification in the United States with particular attention to patterns of inequality that persist across various social institutions affecting quality of life for racial/ethnic minorities. Topics to be discussed include: residential segregation, housing access, environmental racism, health disparities, educational inequalities, and discrimination in hiring/labor relations. While the focus will be on structural patterns of inequality, readings will also address the day-to-day practices that produce and sustain these racial disparities. Restriction(s): Not intended for Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.