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Contexts is a quarterly magazine that makes sociology interesting and relevant to anyone interested in how society operates, published by the American Sociological Association.

Recent Courses

You can view and download many of my course syllabi in PDF format on this page. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader or another PDF reader to view these documents. 

I would also encourage you to view my course portfolio page to view additional course material examples, and my technology portfolio page, which also includes a number of course-related items.

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    Introduction to Sociology (Fall 2010)

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    Cortland State: Social structure, institutions, processes and major social forces. Emphasis on American society. 3 credit hours, no pre-requisites. CG03 GEN-EDU. 3: Social Sciences; CG04 GEN-EDU. 4: U.S.History & Soc.; LASR Liberal Arts Req.
    by Registered CommenterThom Hanford on Aug 12, 2010
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    Deviant Behavior (Spring 2010)

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    Cortland State: A critical examination of sociological theories of deviance and social control (functionalism, anomie, social disorganization, differential association, labeling, conflict, and others as appropriate) and their application to behavior that elicits social disapproval. 3 credit hours, SOC 150/100 or ANT 102 pre-requisite. LASR Liberal Arts Req.; URB Urban Studies.
    by Registered CommenterThom Hanford on Apr 10, 2010
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    Introduction to Sociology (Fall 2009)

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    Cortland State: Social structure, institutions, processes and major social forces. Emphasis on American society. 3 credit hours, no pre-requisites. CG03 GEN-EDU. 3: Social Sciences; CG04 GEN-EDU. 4: U.S.History & Soc.; LASR Liberal Arts Req.
    by Registered CommenterThom Hanford on Apr 10, 2010
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    Deviant Behavior (Spring 2009)

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    Cortland State: A critical examination of sociological theories of deviance and social control (functionalism, anomie, social disorganization, differential association, labeling, conflict, and others as appropriate) and their application to behavior that elicits social disapproval. 3 credit hours, SOC 150/100 or ANT 102 pre-requisite. LASR Liberal Arts Req.; URB Urban Studies.
    by Registered CommenterThom Hanford on Jun 10, 2010
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    Deviant Behavior (Spring 2008)

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    Cortland State: A critical examination of sociological theories of deviance and social control (functionalism, anomie, social disorganization, differential association, labeling, conflict and others as appropriate) and their application to behavior that elicits social disapproval.
    by Registered CommenterThom Hanford on Jul 15, 2010
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    Deviant Behavior (Fall 2008)

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    Cortland State: A critical examination of sociological theories of deviance and social control (functionalism, anomie, social disorganization, differential association, labeling, conflict, and others as appropriate) and their application to behavior that elicits social disapproval. 3 credit hours, SOC 150/100 or ANT 102 pre-requisite. LASR Liberal Arts Req.; URB Urban Studies.
    by Registered CommenterThom Hanford on Jun 10, 2010
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    Planning for Academic Success (Spring 2007)

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    Binghamton University: The Harpur College Planning for Academic Success course provides students with the opportunity to explore the many aspects of a liberal arts education, including especially the areas of academic development and degree planning. Moreover, this course will familiarize you with the academic community, its mission, its importance and the many opportunities it provides for scholastic, professional and personal growth. Most importantly, this class will help you recognize a pathway to your future, and will familiarize you with the avenues that Harpur College and Binghamton University in particular can provide for you. We will help you discover these pathways through exploring University services, programs and academic offerings in the classroom, around campus and beyond.
    by Registered CommenterThom Hanford on Jul 15, 2010
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    Criminal Justice (Fall 2007)

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    Binghamton University: This course provides students with a survey of the major categories of the criminal justice system: policing, the courts and prisons. In doing so, we will consider the historical evolution of crime and policing, historical responses to crime and deviance, applied criminological theory, the applied fields of criminal justice and criminology, and the social and structural aspects of the institutions that administer criminal law.
    by Registered CommenterThom Hanford on Jul 15, 2010