26.1.1GRADUATE FACULTY
Whitehurst, Robert N.; B.A. (Butler), M.S., Ph.D. (Purdue)—1969.
Dietz, Mary L.; M.A. (Michigan State), B.A., Ph.D. (Wayne State)—1968. (Head of the Department)
Ramcharan, Subhas; B.A., M.Sc. (West Indies); Ph.D. (York)—1971.
Adam, Barry D.; B.A. (Simon Fraser), M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto)—1976. (Head of the Department)
Shuraydi, Muhammad; B.A. (American U. of Beirut), Ph.D. (Alberta)—1973.
Ehrentraut, Adolf W.; B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto)—1976.
Hedley, Max J.; B.A. (York, England), M.A., Ph.D. (Alberta)—1976.
Fleming, Thomas S.; B.A., M.A. (Toronto), Ph.D. (London) - 1988.
Drakich, Janice; B.A., M.A. (Windsor), Ph.D. (York)—1989.
Basok, Tanya; B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (York)—1989.
Phillips, Lynne; B.A. (British Columbia), M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto)—1989.
Gannagé, Charlene; B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto)—1992.
Sears, Alan; B.A., M.A. (Carleton), Ph.D. (Warwick)—1992.
Maticka-Tyndale, Eleanor; B.A. (State U. of New York, Binghamton), M.A. (McGill), Ph.D. (Calgary)—1993.
Baron, Stephen W.; B.A., M.A. (Victoria), Ph.D. (Alberta)—1994.
Hall, Alan; B.A. (Bishop's), M.A. (Guelph), Ph.D. (Toronto)—1994.
Ilcan, Suzan M.; B.A. (Saint Mary's) M.A. (Dalhousie), Ph.D. (Carleton)—1994.
At the graduate level students in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology will be expected to specialize in one of six areas: Comparative Development; Work; Race and Ethnic Relations; Family, Sex and Gender; Criminology; or Social Psychology.
1) Applicants with an honours degree in Sociology or a related field may be admitted into a minimum one-year Master's program provided they have an adequate background in social theory and methodology. Students will be expected to comply with the general University requirements for the Master's degree (see 1.6.2).
2) Applicants with a general degree in Sociology or a related discipline may be admitted into a two-year Master's program. Besides meeting all the requirements of the minimum one-year Master's program in their second or further years, students will be expected to comply with the general University requirements (see 1.6.2).
Course selections and course changes must be made in consultation with a faculty advisor designated by the area committee in which the student is planning to specialize, and receive the approval of the Graduate Affairs Committee.
1) Students in a minimum one-year program will proceed toward the degree by completing six courses with at least a B average, among which at least two courses must be taken from one of the following course sequences: 48-515 to 48-555, 48-560 to 48-563, or 48-570 to 48-575. Also required are 48-500, 48-505, and 48-590, plus a thesis on a research subject approved by the Department and an oral defense of the thesis.
2) Students in the two-year program are required to take the following courses in their first year: 48-401 or 48-402, 48-416, two courses in the 48-403 to 48-406 sequence and six other courses at the 300 or 400 level, two of which may be outside the Department. At least an overall B average must be maintained.
3) Students with an honours degree in Anthropology must take 48-307, 48-308, 48-346 and two courses from the 48-403 to 48-406 sequence or the equivalent. Students with an honours degree in Criminology must take 48-345 and two courses from the 48-403 to 48-406 sequence or the equivalent.
Notes:
1) Students not having a sufficient background in statistics and/or social theory may be required to take 48-307 and 48-308 and/or 48-345 and 48-346.
2) Seminar classes require active class participation. Instructors may therefore take into account class participation in grading students, in accordance with Senate regulations.
All courses listed will not necessarily be offered in any given year.
All courses are taught as seminars.
A critical study of conceptual issues in both macro and micro levels of sociological theory, including such fundamental questions as the nature of theories, human nature and the nature of society. Normally, this course will be team-taught. (2 hours a week.)
A systematic exploration of the general epistemological and procedural problems as they apply to classical and contemporary methods of sociological research. The course will cover such problems as validation, measurement, computerization and statistical inference. Normally, this course will be team-taught. (2 hours a week.)
An advanced seminar examining contemporary approaches to issues of power and social change. The central focus will be on recent Canadian contributions to the study of inequality on the basis of class, gender, race, ethnicity, and sexuality.
Seminar on the theory and research of large scale social transformation through the examination of such topics as the development and impact of social movements, states and social revolutions and the mobilization of people on the bases of racial, gender and class divisions. (2 hours a week.)
Seminar on the central theoretical and empirical issues raised in understanding the ways in which national and global processes of socio-economic development are experienced locally. Questions of class, culture, household, gender, and community will be discussed in the context of both the third world and Canada.
Critical analysis of current paradigms of industrial development in both western and non-western societies focusing on such issues as socio-cultural convergence and diversity, the international division of labour, the role of international organizations, the effectiveness of competing state policies, and the political responses of workers.
Critical analysis of current theories and research on formal organizations, focusing on such issues as bureaucracy and control, the alienation of labour, and the external determinants of organizational rationality. (2 hours a week.)
A comparative analysis of race and ethnic relations in Canada focusing on such issues as ethnic stratification and mobility patterns, assimilation and cultural pluralism, policies and legislation governing multiculturalism, employment equity and collective rights.
A comparative analysis of the contemporary and historical relations between ethnicity and the construction of collective identities and ideologies in the context of ethnic movements for self-determination, separatism, and the process of nation-state formation.
Various forms of family organization will be examined in terms of their historical development and current configuration. The relationship between families and the economy, the polity, and education will also be studied along with family life cycle, including such issues as conjugal and intergenerational conflict, emergent family forms, and the social position of the elderly.
Examination of current debates on the formation of gender and sexuality, including such topics as: the sexual division of labour, social policy and state regulation, and gay and lesbian studies.
A seminar course involving advanced critical analysis of theory and research on crime, criminals and criminality. Particular attention will be paid to typologies of crime and criminals. (2 hours a week.)
An investigation of the salient theoretical and research problems in jurisprudence, legal structures and legal behaviour. Focus will vary according to students' and instructors' interests. (2 hours a week.)
This course will include an intensive examination of the theories of punishments and evaluative research on correctional programs both within and outside of institutions. (2 hours a week.)
This course will focus on new issues in the sociologies of crime and deviance. (2 hours a week.)
An advanced research course designed to give students the opportunity to explore issues at the leading edge in the field of social psychology. Students will be expected to do either independent or team research on selected topics and present their findings in class for peer review. (2 hours a week.)
Systematic observation methods, participant observer techniques, self-analytic groups, group structures and process category recording system. (2 hours a week.)
A critical examination of current theories in social psychology, with an emphasis on conceptual and methodological issues. Theoretical emphasis will vary from year to year. While classical theories will be scrutinized, the concentration will be on existing critiques, reorientations and developments in contemporary social psychology. (2 hours a week.)
A critical review and examination of the existing literature in applied social psychology. Students will engage in community-oriented research projects having applied significance of societal relevance. (2 hours a week.)
Theory and research on the consequences of modern urban development. An emphasis on survey methods of studying human ecology, social epidemiology, power and class, religion, education and deviance. (2 hours a week.)
Students will register for this course with a faculty advisor in their declared area of specialization with the purpose of developing a thesis proposal.