Transcript Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
Mapping OVRC to ECONOMIC Curriculum
Current Economic Issues
An introductory course focusing on economic problems
and issues within the American economy. It provides
an overview of economic analysis. Topic areas relate to
an overall look at the economic system, government
policy, prices and their application, money, income, and
national income accounts of the United States.
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Mapping OVRC to SOCIOLOGY Curriculum
Contemporary Social Problems
This course is a theoretical and empirical survey of the
nature and causes of social problems such as poverty,
crime, racial and gender inequality, demographic and
environmental changes, health care, education and family
stability. Examples from other societies will be used for
comparative analysis and establishing global links.
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Mapping OVRC to SOCIOLOGY Curriculum
Marriage and Family
A survey of theoretical perspectives on the institutions of
marriage and family. Topics include the historical context
of family, gender roles, sexual behavior, values,
psychological needs, divorce, parenting, family problems,
and social policy. Variations in family types and lifestyles
among diverse groups within the U. S. and elsewhere are
examined.
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Mapping OVRC to SOCIOLOGY Curriculum
Race and Ethnicity
An introduction to the sociological study of race and
ethnicity in the U.S. and globally. Emphasis is placed on
racial and ethnic group formation, ethnic stratification,
identity formation, immigration and struggles for equality.
Racial and ethnic group experiences in western and nonwestern societies are traced historically and viewed
comparatively.
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Mapping OVRC to ANTHROPOLOGY Curriculum
Medical Anthropology
Medical Anthropology examines the connections between
culture and health and illness. The course focuses on
contemporary and alternative medicine, including
traditional and native healing; and disease patterns in
different cultures. A cross-cultural perspective that is
invaluable in working with the health of diverse
populations is explored.
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Mapping OVRC to HUMANITIES Curriculum
Ethical Issues in Medicine
This course will present some of the ethical dilemmas
which arise in relation to health care and develop a
framework for ethical decision-making with which to
deal with these and other related problems. It is
designed for both health care professionals and others
who are interested in these issues.
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