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Social Sciences view people in their social,
historical, political, and philosophical context while respecting the
integrity of the individual. You will be challenged to broaden and
deepen your knowledge in such areas as history, education, anthropology,
sociology, psychology, physical education, and political science.
These courses are particularly important for those individuals interested
in government, law, education, psychology, or social work.
You will find a variety of social science classes offered at Western. Some of these
courses are required for majors. You can check the list of courses
in the suggested program. The other courses may count as electives at Western or other colleges. SOC 1000
Sociology Principles
An introduction to the concepts, methods,
and applications of sociology. The course deals with topics such as
culture; the group and the individual, socialization and sex roles;
deviance and subcultures; social class; education and social mobility;
inequality and poverty; racism and sexism; the family; religion; the
economy and the policy.
PSYC 1000
General Psychology
General Psychology is designed to
introduce the field of psychology. Emphasis is placed upon your
understanding of basic psychology principles and concepts. You will
gain knowledge of the underlying theory and come to realize that
psychological findings are based upon scientific facts.
STAT 2070
Statistics for Social Science
Presentation of central ideas of
descriptive statistics and statistical inference, as applied to questions
in the social sciences. Topics include graphs, averages, sampling,
estimation, hypothesis testing, and relationship between
variables. Associated computer skills will also be introduced.
Philosophy
PHIL 1000 (10-101)
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
This introductory course is
designed to provide a sampling of some of the important ideas and issues
of philosophy as they relate to us today. It consists of reading and
discussion of classical and contemporary writers who address such
questions as how we should live our lives, whether or not we have free
will, whether god exists, and what we can know about the nature of
reality and of the mind.
Prerequisite: None
Lecture/Discussion
PHIL 1100 (10-102)
CRITICAL THINKING
This course features a study of
principles of logic, and a reading and discussion of philosophers who
employ these principles. The focus will be on teaching students the
application of critical thinking skills.
Prerequisite: None
Lecture/Discussion
PHIL 2300
ETHICS IN PRACTICE
This course is designed to survey
and evaluate basic ethical principles for the development of personal
morality, professional ethics, and institutional policy with respect to
contemporary biomedical issues, such as the definition of a person,
determination of life and death, euthanasia, abortion and patient
rights/responsibilities.
Prerequisite: None
Lecture/Case Study/Discussion
PHIL 2310
PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
This course is a systematic
examination of philosophical questions, arguments, and theories arising
from the study of religion. Topics to be studies may include reason and
religion, proofs for the existence and nature of God, the character of
religious language, attempts to determine the authenticity of religious
experience, religion and ethics, and God and evil.
Prerequisite: PHIL 1000
Lecture/Discussion
PHIL 2315 (10-110)
COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS
This course introduces students to
seven major areas of religions, traditional religion in Africa;
religions of India, China, and Japan, and Judaism, Christianity, and
Islam. The course employs a variety of teaching strategies and styles,
focusing on an essential aspect of each tradition.
Prerequisite: None
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