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.
3038 8:00a-9:20a MW MC 1 Levy C S
3039 8:00a-9:20a TTh HSS 151 Lachtman S A
3040 9:30a-10:50a MW HSS 156 Preciado C
Above section 3040 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.
3041 9:30a-10:50a TTh HSS 151 Lachtman S A
3042 11:15a-12:35p MW HSS 165 Preciado C
3043 11:15a-12:35p TTh HSS 263 Klein M C
Above section 3043 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.
3044 12:45p-2:05p MW HSS 155 Cooper P
3045 12:45p-2:05p MW HSS 153 Massey R A
Above section 3045 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.
3046 12:45p-2:05p TTh HSS 151 D Del Piccolo G L
3047 12:45p-2:05p TTh HSS 263 Towler-White S
3048 2:15p-3:35p MW HSS 153 Massey R A
NEW 3279 3:30p-4:50p MW None O’Kane J
Above section 3279 is part of the Dual Enrollment Program, which meets March 3, 2008 - June 18, 2008 at Santa Monica High School, 601 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, 90405.
3049 3:45p-5:05p TTh HSS 154 Cooper P
3050 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Massey R A
Above section 3050 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 11 to Apr 04, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3053 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Dishman W H
Above section 3053 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 11 to Apr 04, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3054 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Gheytanchi E
Above section 3054 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 11 to Apr 04, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3055 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Gheytanchi E
Above section 3055 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 11 to Apr 04, and is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3051 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Dishman W H
Above section 3051 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 06, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3052 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Dishman W H
Above section 3052 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 06, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3056 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Gheytanchi E
Above section 3056 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 06, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3057 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Massey R A
Above section 3057 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 06, 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 153 Scaife M L
4538 5:15p-6:35p TTh HSS 152 Jeffries R M
4539 6:45p-9:50p M HSS 153 Scaife M L
4540 6:45p-9:50p T HSS 152 Jeffries R M
4541 6:45p-9:50p T HSS 153 Livings G S
4542 6:45p-9:50p W HSS 153 Scaife M L
4543 6:45p-9:50p Th HSS 152 Jeffries R M
NEW 4594 6:45p-9:50p Th HSS 105 Levy C S
Above section 4594 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 15 to Jun 05.
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.
3058 12:45p-2:05p MW HSS 154 Vance E E
3059 2:15p-3:35p MW 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.
3060 11:15a-12:35p MW HSS 155 Cooper P
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.
3061 12:45p-2:05p MW HSS 263 Livings G S
3062 2:15p-3:35p MW HSS 263 Livings G S
Above section 3062 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.
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.
3063 9:30a-10:50a MW HSS 151 D Del Piccolo G L
3064 11:15a-12:35p MW HSS 151 D Del Piccolo G L
3065 11:15a-12:35p MW HSS 153 Massey R A
4544 6:45p-9:50p T HSS 154 Williams Leon T K
SOCIOL 88A, Independent Studies in Sociology 1 unit
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
3066 Arrange-1 Hour LA 110P Schultz C K
SOCIOL 88B, Independent Studies in Sociology 2 units
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
3068 Arrange-2 Hours LA 110P Schultz C K