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SOCI 1301 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
The scientific study of human society, including ways in which groups, social institutions, and individuals affect each other. Causes of social stability and social change are explored through the application of various theoretical perspectives, key concepts, and related research methods of sociology. Analysis of social issues in their institutional context may include topics such as social stratification, gender, race/ethnicity, and deviance.
Meets NCTC Core Curriculum Requirement
The scientific study of human society, including ways in which groups, social institutions, and individuals affect each other. Causes of social stability and social change are explored through the application of various theoretical perspectives, key concepts, and related research methods of sociology. Analysis of social issues in their institutional context may include topics such as social stratification, gender, race/ethnicity, and deviance.
Meets NCTC Core Curriculum Requirement
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Compare and contrast the basic theoretical perspectives of sociology.
Identify the various methodological approaches to the collection and analysis of data in sociology.
Describe key concepts in sociology.
Describe the empirical findings of various subfields of sociology.
Explain the complex links between individual experiences and broader institutional forces.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
Restrictions:
Must be TSI Complete for Reading
SOCI 1306 - SOCIAL PROBLEMS
Application of sociological principles and theoretical perspectives to major social problems in contemporary society such as inequality, crime and violence, substance abuse, environmental issues, deviance, or family problems.
Meets NCTC Core Curriculum Requirement
Application of sociological principles and theoretical perspectives to major social problems in contemporary society such as inequality, crime and violence, substance abuse, environmental issues, deviance, or family problems.
Meets NCTC Core Curriculum Requirement
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Describe how the sociological imagination can be used to explain the emergence and implications of contemporary social problems
Explain the nature of social problems from at least one sociological perspective, e.g., critical, functional, interpretive, etc.
Identify multidimensional aspects of social problems including the global, political, economic, and cultural dimensions of social problems
Discuss how “solutions” to social problems are often contentious due to diverse values in society
Describe how the proposed “solutions” to a social problem, including social policies, may bring rise to other social problems
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
Restrictions:
Must be TSI Complete for Reading
SOCI 2301 - MARRIAGE & THE FAMILY
Sociological and theoretical analysis of the structures and functions of the family, the varied cultural patterns of the American family, and the relationships that exist among the individuals within the family, as well as the relationships that exist between the family and other institutions in society.
Sociological and theoretical analysis of the structures and functions of the family, the varied cultural patterns of the American family, and the relationships that exist among the individuals within the family, as well as the relationships that exist between the family and other institutions in society.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Demonstrate understanding of the family and marriage as social institutions through theoretical perspectives.
Examine the diversity and complexity of contemporary families.
Explore changing cultural attitudes about marriage and alternatives to marriage.
Critically evaluate such issues as sexuality, partner choice, resolving marital issues, having and raising children, and combining work and family.
Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between theories and research methods used in the scientific study of marriage and family.
Describe some of the historical changes and current trends regarding the structural nature of the American family including the role of gender in relationships.
Identify causes and consequences of relevant problems within contemporary families.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
Restrictions:
Must be TSI Complete for Reading
SOCI 2319 - MINORITY STUDIES
This course studies minority-majority group relations, addressing their historical, cultural, social, economic, and institutional development in the United States. Both sociological and social psychological levels of analysis will be employed to discuss issues including experiences of minority groups within the context of their cultural heritage and tradition, as well as that of the dominant culture.
Core concepts to be examined include (but are not limited to) social inequality, dominance/subordination, prejudice, and discrimination. Particular minority groups discussed may include those based on poverty, race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion.
This course studies minority-majority group relations, addressing their historical, cultural, social, economic, and institutional development in the United States. Both sociological and social psychological levels of analysis will be employed to discuss issues including experiences of minority groups within the context of their cultural heritage and tradition, as well as that of the dominant culture.
Core concepts to be examined include (but are not limited to) social inequality, dominance/subordination, prejudice, and discrimination. Particular minority groups discussed may include those based on poverty, race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Explain how the concept of social inequality pertains to minority group status defined in terms of identities that may include social class, race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion
Differentiate between important concepts and theories of prejudice and discrimination including the effects of prejudice and discrimination on the everyday lives of minority group members in the context of social institutions
Analyze the history of culture, experiences of inequality, and current life opportunities of various minority groups in the United States with contrasting reference to other countries
Analyze minority group interactions in the United States focusing on immigration and migration patterns, assimilation processes, and adjustments to American life
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
Restrictions:
Must be TSI Complete for Reading
SOCI 2326 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Study of individual behavior within the social environment. May include topics such as the socio-psychological process, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relations, and group processes.
Cross-listed as PSYC 2319
Study of individual behavior within the social environment. May include topics such as the socio-psychological process, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relations, and group processes.
Cross-listed as PSYC 2319
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Explain how the concept of social inequality pertains to minority group status defined in terms of identities that may include social class, race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion.
Differentiate between important concepts and theories of prejudice and discrimination including the effects of prejudice and discrimination on the everyday lives of minority group members in the context of social institutions.
Analyze the history of culture, experiences of inequality, and current life opportunities of various minority groups in the United States with contrasting reference to other countries.
Analyze minority group interactions in the United States focusing on immigration and migration patterns, assimilation processes, and adjustments to American life.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
Restrictions:
Must be TSI Complete for Reading