Sociology

SOCIOL 1, INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY   3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course introduces the systematic study of society and human social interaction. Emphasis is placed on both macro and micro sociological theory and methods of sociological inquiry, as well as cultural development, the process of socialization, social structure, social stratification—particularly in the areas of social class, race and ethnicity, and gender—and social change. Students are highly encouraged to complete Sociology 1 prior to enrolling in other sociology courses.

2778   8:00a-9:20a MW   LV 4   Gheytanchi E

2779   8:00a-9:20a TTh   LA 115   D Del Piccolo G L

2780   9:00a-12:05p Sat   LA 115   Dishman W H

2781   9:30a-10:50a MW   LV 4   Gheytanchi E

2782   9:30a-10:50a MW   LV 3   Staff

2783   9:30a-10:50a TTh   LA 115   D Del Piccolo G L

Above section 2783 is part of the Black Collegians Program. See Special programs section of class schedule for program information.

2784   11:15a-12:35p MW   LA 115   Preciado C

Above section 2784 is part of the Latino Center Adelante Program. See Special programs section of class schedule for program information.

2785   11:15a-12:35p MW   LV 4   Gheytanchi E

2786   11:30a-2:35p F   LA 115   Dishman W H

2787   12:45p-2:05p MW   LA 115   Preciado C

Above section 2787 is part of the Women’s College and open to all students. See Special programs section of class schedule for additional information.

2788   12:45p-2:05p MW   LV 3   Staff

2789   12:45p-2:05p MW   LV 2   Vance E E

2790   2:15p-3:35p MW   LA 136   Vance E E

2791   2:15p-3:35p MW   LA 115   Staff

2792   3:45p-5:05p MW   LA 115   Scaife M L

2793   3:45p-5:05p TTh   LV 16   Jeffries R M

2794   3:45p-5:05p TTh   LV 4   Staff

2936   2:15p-3:35p TTh   PE 33   Massey R A

Above section 2936 includes environmental and/or urban studies material in the course content.

NEW 3067   3:45p-5:05p MW   LV 2   Gerami E

4551   5:15p-6:35p TTh   PE 33   Massey R A

Above section 4551 includes environmental and/or urban studies material in the course content.

4552   6:45p-9:50p M   LV 16   Staff

4553   6:45p-9:50p M   LA 115   Scaife M L

4554   6:45p-9:50p T   LV 16   Jeffries R M

4556   6:45p-9:50p W   LA 115   Scaife M L

4557   6:45p-9:50p Th   LV 16   Jeffries R M

SOCIOL 2, SOCIAL PROBLEMS   3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course involves a sociological analysis of contemporary social problems on the local, national, and international level. Critical inquiry and analysis is conducted into issues such as global inequality, environmental destruction, urban deterioration, economic and political power distribution, poverty, racism, sexism, and problems of work, family, education, drugs, and crime. Theoretical perspectives of sociology and current sociological research are explored.

2795   8:00a-11:05a F   LA 115   Dishman W H

2796   11:15a-12:35p MW   LA 136   D Del Piccolo G L

Above section 2796 may include a Service-Learning component.

2797   12:45p-2:05p MW   LA 136   D Del Piccolo G L

Above section 2797 may include a Service-Learning component.

SOCIOL 4, SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS   3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and methods of sociological research design and implementation. Students examine the key varieties of evidence—including qualitative and quantitative data, data-gathering and sampling methods, logic of comparison, and casual reasoning. The work of several scholars is evaluated and students create their own research design related to a sociological issue.

2798   8:00a-9:20a TTh   LV 9   Denissen A M

2799   9:30a-10:50a TTh   LV 9   Denissen A M

SOCIOL 31, LATINAS/OS IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY    3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course introduces students to the characteristics and issues facing the large pan-ethnic Latina/o population in the United States. Attention will be given to the social, cultural, economic and political factors impacting the various Latino groups, as well as how those factors contribute both to differentiate and build coalition with other groups in American society. While the experiences of the diverse Latina/o groups will be examined, particular emphasis is placed on the experiences of Mexican Americans.

4559   6:45p-9:50p T   LA 115   Preciado C

SOCIOL 32, ASIAN AMERICANS IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY   3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course introduces students to the social conditions and issues facing Asian/Pacific Americans. Using a sociological perspective, the pan-ethnic identity of Asian/Pacific Americans will be critically examined. Attention will be given to the social, cultural, economic, and political factors impacting the various Asian/Pacific groups, as well as how those factors impact both intra- and intergroup relations.

2800   11:15a-12:35p MW   LV 3   Staff

SOCIOL 33, SOCIOLOGY OF SEX AND GENDER   3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course addresses the distinction between biological sex and the social construction of gender. Issues of gender inequality in societal institutions and social structures will be the focus of critical analyses of the consequences of the sex/gender system in the United States. Understanding the impact of the matrix of domination (based on race, ethnicity, and class) on gender is a central issue. A global perspective, which examines and compares the place of gender in nations of the North with those of the South, is also emphasized.

2802   12:45p-2:05p TTh   LV 4   Massey R A

Above section 2802 is part of the Women’s College and open to all students. See Special programs section of class schedule for additional information.

4597   6:45p-9:50p W   LV 1   Staff

Above section 4597 is part of the Women’s College Program and is open to all students. See Special programs section of class schedule for additional information.

SOCIOL 34, RACIAL AND ETHNIC RELATIONS IN AMERICAN SOCIETY   3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course satisfies Santa Monica College’s American cultures requirement.

This course involves the critical examination of patterns, practices, and relations among racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Particular attention will be given to problems of ongoing discrimination, prejudice, assimilation and cultural pluralism, and power differences between groups. Interconnections between race, ethnicity, social class, gender, and other systems of inequality will be emphasized. Social movements organized within and among racial and ethnic groups that address institutional inequalities in this society will be analyzed.

2803   12:45p-2:05p TTh   LA 115   D Del Piccolo G L

2804   11:30a-2:35p F   LV 4   Massey R A

Above section 2804 is part of the Women’s College and open to all students. See Special programs section of class schedule for additional information. Above section 2804 includes environmental and/or urban studies material in the course content.

4560   6:45p-9:50p Th   LV 2   Staff

SOCIOL 88A, INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN SOCIOLOGY    1 UNIT

Transfer: CSU

Please see Independent Studies section.

2805   Arrange-1 Hour    LA 110P   Schultz C K

SOCIOL 88B, INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN SOCIOLOGY    2 UNITS

Transfer: CSU

Please see Independent Studies section.

2806   Arrange-2 Hours    LA 110P   Schultz C K

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