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.
3171 8:00a-9:20a MW HSS 151 Levy C S
3172 8:00a-9:20a TTh HSS 151 D Del Piccolo G L
3173 8:00a-9:20a TTh HSS 154 Cooper P
3174 9:30a-10:50a MW HSS 156 Preciado C
Above section 3174 is part of the Black Collegians Program. See Special Programs section of schedule for program information. Above section is part of the Latino Center Adelante Program. See Special Programs section of schedule for program information.
3175 9:30a-10:50a TTh HSS 151 D Del Piccolo G L
3176 9:30a-10:50a TTh HSS 154 Cooper P
3177 11:15a-12:35p MW HSS 165 Preciado C
3178 11:15a-12:35p TTh HSS 154 Cooper P
Above section 3178 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.
3179 11:15a-12:35p TTh HSS 151 Klein M C
3180 12:45p-2:05p MW HSS 151 Levy C S
3181 12:45p-2:05p MW HSS 156 Massey R A
Above section 3181 is part of the Scholars Program and enrollment is limited to program participants. See Special Programs section of class schedule or www.smc.edu/scholars for additional information.
3182 12:45p-2:05p TTh HSS 151 D Del Piccolo G L
3183 2:15p-3:35p MW HSS 156 Massey R A
NEW 3404 3:30p-5:00p MW SMHS Staff
Above section 3404 is a part of the Dual Enrollment Program, which meets September 8, 2008 - December 17, 2008 at Santa Monica High School, 601 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, 90405.
3186 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Massey R A
Above section 3186 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3187 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Gheytanchi E
Above section 3187 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3189 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Gheytanchi E
Above section 3189 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3184 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Dishman W H
Above section 3184 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3185 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Dishman W H
Above section 3185 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3190 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Dishman W H
Above section 3190 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3188 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Massey R A
Above section 3188 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4537 5:15p-6:35p MW HSS 155 Scaife M L
4538 6:45p-9:50p M HSS 155 Scaife M L
4539 6:45p-9:50p T HSS 153 Livings G S
4540 6:45p-9:50p W HSS 155 Preciado C
4542 6:45p-9:50p Th HSS 153 Livings G S
NEW 4602 6:45p-9:50p TTh HSS 151 Levy C S
Above section 4602 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 21 to Dec 11.
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.
3191 11:15a-12:35p MW HSS 156 Massey R A
3192 12:45p-2:05p TTh HSS 154 Vance E E
3193 2:15p-3:35p TTh HSS 154 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.
3194 12:45p-3:50p T HSS 263 Rabach E R
3195 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Gheytanchi E
Above section 3195 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
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.
4543 6:45p-9:50p T 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.
4544 6:45p-9:50p M HSS 153 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 Global Citizenship 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.
3196 9:30a-10:50a MW HSS 151 D Del Piccolo G L
3197 11:15a-12:35p MW HSS 151 D Del Piccolo G L
4545 6:45p-9:50p W HSS 152 Williams Leon T K
SOCIOL 88A, Independent Studies in Sociology 1 unit
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
3198 Arrange-1 Hour HSS 354 Schultz C K
SOCIOL 88B, Independent Studies in Sociology 2 units
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
3199 Arrange-2 Hours HSS 354 Schultz C K