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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
SOC 1 | Title:
INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY |
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| Full Title:
Introduction to Sociology |
| Last Reviewed:11/13/2023 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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An exploration of American society from several levels of analysis including face-to-face social interaction, groups, and institutions. This exploration is accomplished through the use of lectures, small group interaction, multimedia and guest speaker presentations.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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An exploration of American society from several levels of analysis including face-to-face social interaction, groups, and institutions. This exploration is accomplished through the use of lectures, small group interaction, multimedia and guest speaker presentations.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
| Associate Degree: | Effective: | Fall 1981
| Inactive: | |
| Area: | D
| Social and Behavioral Sciences
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| | D | Social Science | Fall 2011 | |
| | D0 | Sociology and Criminology | | |
| | D | Social Science | Fall 2010 | Fall 2011 |
| | D0 | Sociology and Criminology | | |
| | D1 | Anthropology and Archeology | | |
| | D | Social Science | Fall 1981 | Fall 2010 |
| | D1 | Anthropology and Archeology | | |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| | 4 | Social and Behavioral Science | Fall 1981 | |
| | 4J | Sociology and Criminology | | |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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| C-ID: |
| CID Descriptor: SOCI 110 | Introduction to Sociology | SRJC Equivalent Course(s): SOC1 |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Major Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Explain and apply the major theories, concepts, and methodologies of sociology
2. Analyze society and social groups using a sociological perspective
3. Evaluate structures and policies of major American social institutions
Objectives:
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Describe the sociological perspective in contrast to individualistic analysis
2. Explain the major theoretical perspectives in sociology and how they can be applied
3. Describe and apply the major research methods used by sociologists
4. Explain the sociological concept of self and the process of socialization
5. Analyze various sociological patterns of everyday life and interactions
6. Describe the importance of groups to the shaping of individuals and societies
7. Explain the meanings and components of social class as well as the consequences of
social location
8. Evaluate issues related to group relations in the United States
9. Analyze social institutions such as education, medicine, or others using a sociological
framework
10. Discuss and explore American society in a global context
Topics and Scope
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I. Introduction to the Sociological Perspective
A. Historical origins of the discipline
B. Contemporary applications
II. Major Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology
A. Symbolic Interactionism
B. Functionalism
C. Conflict Theory
III. Conducting Research in Sociology
A. Ethnography
B. Surveys
C. Interviews
D. Content analysis
E. Secondary sources
IV. Socialization and the Self
A. Concepts defined
B. Agents of socialization
V. Everyday Life and Interaction
A. Impression management
B. Social construction
VI. The Study of Groups
A. Types of groups
B. Group dynamics
VII. Stratification of American Society
A. The social class system
B. Consequences of social class in everyday life
VIII. Ethnic and Racial Relations
A. Historical factors
B. Current issues affecting different groups
IX. Major American Social Institutions
A. Education
B. Health and health care
C. Politics
D. Economy
Assignments:
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1. Read 20-30 pages per week.
2. Take three to four exams, including one final on material from lectures, readings and videos.
3. Writing assignments ( minimum of 1500 words). Examples include: homework, essays,
in-class exercises, research papers.
4. At the discretion of the instructor, provide group presentations and participate in in-class
exercises.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
40 - 60% |
| Writing assignments | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
40 - 60% |
| Three to four exams | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
0 - 10% |
| Student Presentations | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Society: The Basics. 14th ed. Macionis, John. Prentice Hall. 2016
Sociology. 11th ed. Newman, David. Sage. 2016
Sociology: A Down-To-Earth Approach. 13th ed. Henslin, James. Pearson. 2016
You May Ask Yourself. 4th ed. Conley, Dalton. Norton. 2015
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