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