Sociology in the Canadian Military Academy Curriculum

Despite its content being perceived as highly relevant to Canadian Forces (CF) leader development and current and future role demands, sociology has not become permanently embedded in the Canadian military college (milcol) curriculum. We argue that among other factors, this has been the result of su...

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Published in:Armed forces and society 2008-10, Vol.35 (1), p.71-90
Main Authors: Pinch, Franklin C., Ouellet, Eric
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Disciplines
Armed Forces
Canada
Curriculum
Curriculum development
Education
Educational sociology
Hegemony
Interdisciplinary research
Leadership
Learning
Military academies
Military Officers
Military schools
Military sociology
Organizational analysis
Sociology
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Summary:Despite its content being perceived as highly relevant to Canadian Forces (CF) leader development and current and future role demands, sociology has not become permanently embedded in the Canadian military college (milcol) curriculum. We argue that among other factors, this has been the result of such influences as lack of interest and/or support from academic sociologists outside the military; hegemony of other disciplines within the military; reaction of the military system to sociological topics and results; the number and organization of uniformed and civilian sociologists internally; and the failure of military sociologists to adequately market themselves or to follow up on the gains they have made. Notwithstanding, the authors note that recent developments both outside and inside the military college environment offer some promise of improved prospects for sociology (and anthropology): preferably, within a more multidisciplinary instructional context.
ISSN:0095-327X
1556-0848
DOI:10.1177/0095327X07312087