I need to explain my motivation to study the courses I have selected for the university I am applying to. It is for a study abroad program so I want to include the following:
I want to take sociology courses, as that is my major. Specifically, I want to take sociology classes that are not offered at UCSB as I feel that would defeat the purpose of this program. I spent most of my education studying psychology and have recently switched to sociology because I wanted to understand why people behave the way they do in group settings rather than individually. It is my goal by taking these courses
.
Here are the classes I am taking and the class Descriptions:
1) Youth and Crime:
This module examines the parameters of the youth crime problem, the function of the Youth Justice System, and introduces a range of theories that can help us to understand why young people engage in delinquent behaviors.
2) Race, ethnicity, and Migration:
This module aims to critically engage with the theoretical, historical and contemporary debates around race, racism and ethnicity.
3) Interpersonal Violence and Harm: This course will aim to provide students with a broad overview of violence and harm as committed by individuals or groups within society. Several forms of violence will be examined within the course including but not limited to intimate partner violence, stalking, sexual violence, and elder abuse. In addition to examining the nature and prevalence of violence and harm, the course will also examine the ways in which violence and harm are assessed, managed and communicated by professionals who work with perpetrators and victims of violence. Concepts related to violence or the prevalence and nature of violence such as psychopathy and gender will also be examined. Through a group presentation students will have the opportunity to learn about and present on an additional form of violence not covered in lectures.