SOCIOL 1, Introduction to Sociology 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • CAN: Sociology 2. • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course introduces the objective 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.
3066 8:00a-9:20a MW HSS 155 Levy C S
3067 8:00a-9:20a TTh MC 1 Cooper P
3068 9:30a-10:50a MW HSS 252 Levy C S
3069 9:30a-10:50a MW HSS 156 Preciado C
3070 9:30a-10:50a TTh MC 1 Cooper P
3071 9:30a-10:50a TTh MC 11 Klein M C
3072 11:15a-12:35p MW HSS 156 Preciado C
Above section 3072 is part of the Black Collegians and Latino Center Adelante Programs. See Special Programs section of schedule for program information.
3073 11:15a-12:35p TTh MC 11 Klein M C
3074 11:15a-12:35p TTh MC 1 Cooper P
Above section 3074 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.
3075 12:45p-2:05p MW HSS 156 Preciado C
3076 12:45p-2:05p TTh HSS 154 Massey R A
Above section 3076 is part of the Scholars Program and enrollment is limited to program participants. See Special Programs section of schedule or www.smc.edu/scholars for additional information.
3077 12:45p-2:05p TTh HSS 151 D Del Piccolo G L
3078 2:15p-3:35p MW LV 160 Livings G S
3079 2:15p-3:35p TTh HSS 154 Massey R A
3080 3:45p-5:05p TTh HSS 263 Livings G S
3081 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Dishman W H
Above section 3081 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3082 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Dishman W H
Above section 3082 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3088 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Dishman W H
Above section 3088 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3083 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Massey R A
Above section 3083 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 19, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3084 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Gheytanchi E
Above section 3084 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 19, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3086 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Gheytanchi E
Above section 3086 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 19, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3087 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Gheytanchi E
Above section 3087 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 19, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3085 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Massey R A
Above section 3085 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 14, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4520 5:15p-6:35p MW MC 9 Scaife M L
4521 5:15p-6:35p TTh HSS 154 Jeffries R M
4522 6:45p-9:50p M MC 9 Scaife M L
4523 6:45p-9:50p T HSS 154 Jeffries R M
4524 6:45p-9:50p W MC 9 Scaife M L
4525 6:45p-9:50p Th HSS 154 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.
3089 12:45p-2:05p MW HSS 150 Vance E E
3090 12:45p-3:50p T HSS 156 Preciado C
3091 2:15p-3:35p MW HSS 150 Vance E E
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 causal reasoning. The work of several scholars is evaluated and students create their own research design related to a sociological issue.
3092 12:45p-3:50p T LV 160 Rabach E R
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.
3093 9:30a-10:50a TTh HSS 156 Preciado C
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.
3094 11:15a-12:35p MW HSS 153 Livings G S
3095 12:45p-2:05p MW LV 160 Livings G S
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.
3096 9:30a-10:50a MW HSS 151 D Del Piccolo G L
3097 11:15a-12:35p MW HSS 151 D Del Piccolo G L
3098 11:15a-12:35p TTh HSS 154 Massey R A
Above section 3098 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.
4526 6:45p-9:50p T MC 11 Williams Leon T K
SOCIOL 88A, Independent Studies in Sociology 1 unit
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
3099 Arrange-1 Hour LA 110P Schultz C K
SOCIOL 88B, Independent Studies in Sociology 2 units
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
3100 Arrange-2 Hours LA 110P Schultz C K