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Sociology Honours

Bachelor of Arts

Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Requirements

A cumulative grade point average of 3.5 in SA courses is required for admission to, and graduation from, the honors program.

Program Requirements

Students complete 120 units, of which 48 must be in upper division courses

Lower Division Requirements

Students should complete all lower division requirements before completing upper division courses. Students complete the specified lower division requirements for the major program as follows.

Students complete a total of 23 units, including all of

SA 100W - Perspectives on Canadian Society (SA) (4)

An examination of Canadian society from the perspective of the social sciences -- an introduction both to the nature of Canadian society and to the use of sociological and anthropological concepts applied to the analysis of modern societies in general. This course is meant to appeal to those who specifically wish to expand their knowledge of Canadian Society, and also to those who may be considering further work in sociology and anthropology. Topics to be considered include class structure, the nature of Canada's population, regional variation, gender relations, multiculturalism, native issues. Prerequisite: . Writing/Breadth-Social Sci.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Karl Froschauer
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Karl Froschauer
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
SA 101 - Introduction to Anthropology (A) (4)

An introduction to the study of human social and cultural life from an anthropological perspective. The course will explore the scope and nature of the discipline of anthropology through study of selected cases drawn from both technologically simple communities and complex modern industrial societies. Students with credit for SA 170 may not take SA 101 for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences. Equivalent Courses: SA170. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Michael Hathaway
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Sitara Thobani
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D901 Sessional
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D902 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D903 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D904 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Surrey
Dorinda Bixler
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
Vancouver
SA 150 - Introduction to Sociology (S) (4)

The study of basic concerns of sociology, such as social order, social change, social conflict and social inequality. Breadth-Social Sciences. Equivalent Courses: PSA.101. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Gerardo Otero
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D114 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D115 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D116 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D117 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D118 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Hilal Ozcetin
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D901 Hilal Ozcetin
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D902 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D903 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D904 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D905 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Surrey
D906 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Surrey
SA 250 - Introduction to Sociological Theory (S) (4)

An account of sociological theory, outlining the main ideas and concepts of the principal schools of thought. Prerequisite: SA 150.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Jakub Burkowicz
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
SA 255 - Introduction to Social Research (SA) (4) *

An introduction to the conduct of sociological and anthropological research. Topics covered include: the relationship between theory and research, concept formation, operationalization, exploratory studies, hypothesis generation and testing, data collection techniques within both sociology and anthropology, the assessment of causality, the critical evaluation of research on both theoretical and methodological grounds, the definition of research problems, and ethical issues in social research. Prerequisite: SA 101 or 150. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Nicholas Scott
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Nicholas Scott
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
STAT 203 - Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences (3) *

Descriptive and inferential statistics aimed at students in the social sciences. Scales of measurement. Descriptive statistics. Measures of association. Hypothesis tests and confidence intervals. Students in Sociology and Anthropology are expected to take SA 255 before this course. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Prerequisite: Recommended: a research methods course such as SA 255, CRIM 220, POL 213 or equivalent is recommended prior to taking STAT 203. Students with credit for any of STAT 101, 201, 270, ARCH 376 or BUEC 232 may not subsequently receive credit for this course. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Harsha Perera
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
Ian Bercovitz
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
Vancouver
J101 Ian Bercovitz
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 8:30–9:20 p.m.
Vancouver
OP09 TBD

* students who have taken PSYC 210, BUEC 232, STAT 101 or 201 are exempt from STAT 203. It Is highly recommended that students complete SA 255 before completing STAT 203.

Upper Division Requirements

Students complete 48 units in SA courses, 28 units of which must be in sociology. The remaining 20 units can be completed with any upper division SA course designated (S), (A), or (SA).

Course Work Option

Students who choose this option will complete 12 of the required 48 upper division SA units at the 400 division (or above), including

SA 450 - Advanced Sociological Theory (S) (4)

A senior seminar on current perspectives in sociological theory. Emphasis will differ from semester to semester. Prerequisite: Minimum of 72 units including SA 350, a GPA of at least 3.25 and consent of the instructor.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby

Honours Essay Option

Students who choose this option will complete 4 of the required 48 upper division SA units at the 400 division (or above), and

SA 499 - Honours Essay (SA) (8)

An honors essay to be written under the direction of a member of faculty, a copy of which is to be permanently lodged with the department. Applications should be submitted to the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee 4 weeks prior to the beginning of the term in which SA 499 is to be undertaken. Students should submit a paper proposal, a work plan, and confirmation of faculty supervisor.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Cindy Patton
TBD

Students must have completed all required courses, all SA units, and received prior agreement from an SA department faculty member who has agreed to supervise the honors essay, before they can enroll in SA 499. Students must also submit a proposal, a work plan, and receive confirmation of the SA faculty supervisor by a department advisor, by the end of the second week of classes in order to be formally registered in SA 499.

Theory Requirements

Theory requirements should be completed as early as possible in the upper division program. Students are strongly urged to balance theory courses with methods courses beyond the minimum.

Methods Requirements

Methods requirements should be completed as early as possible in the upper division program. Students are strongly urged to balance theory courses with methods courses beyond the minimum.

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Honours Requirements

For all bachelor of arts (BA) honours programs, students complete at least 120 units, which includes

  • at least 60 units that must be completed at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV
  • satisfaction of the writing, quantitative, and breadth requirements
  • students complete at least 60 upper division units, which must include at least 48 units in upper division courses in a Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences honours program; no more than 15 upper division units that have been transferred from another institution can be used toward this requirement
  • Students complete lower division requirements for at least one Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences honours program
  • students are required to achieve an overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and upper division CGPA of at least 3.0, and an honours program CGPA and upper division CGPA of at least 3.0

Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements

Students admitted to Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See for university-wide information.

WQB Graduation Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit

Requirement

Units

Notes
W - Writing

6

Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV within the student’s major subject
Q - Quantitative

6

Q courses may be lower or upper division
B - Breadth

18

Designated Breadth Must be outside the student’s major subject, and may be lower or upper division
6 units Social Sciences: B-Soc
6 units Humanities: B-Hum
6 units Sciences: B-Sci

6

Additional Breadth 6 units outside the student’s major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements)

Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas.

 

Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit

The University’s residency requirement stipulates that, in most cases, total transfer and course challenge credit may not exceed 60 units, and may not include more than 15 as upper division work.

Elective Courses

In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.