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Dec 08, 2024
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SOC& 201 - Social Problems5 Credits Analysis of the interpretation and reaction to social problems such as inequality, health care, crime and deviance, aging, family disorganization, etc. Presented through lectures, class discussions and small-group interaction.
Course Note Previously SOC 120. Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Online Winter Online
Designed to Serve Transfer students Active Date 2014-05-20
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Course Outline I. Theoretical Framework and methodology A. Macro Level 1. Functionalist theory 2. Conflict theories B. Micro Level 1. Biosocial 2. Personality 3. Behaviorist 4. Interactionist C. Research concepts and methods: qualitative and quantitative approaches II. Social Problems: concepts, description, analysis, possible solutions A. Deviant Behavior 1. Mental Illness 2. The Sick 3. Crime and Delinquency 4. Personal Violence 5. Drug Use 6. Sexual Behavior B. Social Disorganization 1. Poverty 2. The Elderly 3. Race and Ethnic Relations 4. Gender Inequality 5. Family Disorganization 6. Economy 7. Government 8. Education 9. Urbanization 10. Population 11. Environment 12. Warfare and International Conflict
Student Learning Outcomes Understand and interpret sociological theories in relation to social problems.
Identify the social environment influences on social problems, and the causes of the problems
Evaluate the existing research data and analyze the data in connection to a social problem.
Explore possible solution to a social problem with the emphasis on policy and institutional reform and changes.
Understand the historical and cross-cultural variations of social problems.
Discuss personal and observational problems in relation to a particular social problem.
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