Sociology

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

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