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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
SOC 2 | Title:
MODERN SOCIAL PROBLEMS |
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| Full Title:
Modern Social Problems |
| Last Reviewed:4/25/2022 |
| 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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Students will engage in the analysis of contemporary social problems. Topics include globalization, environmental issues, poverty, work, health and mental health care, the educational system, criminal justice, the basis of inequalities, and the role of power in defining social problems.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Students will engage in the analysis of contemporary social problems. Topics include globalization, environmental issues, poverty, work, health and mental health care, the educational system, criminal justice, the basis of inequalities, and the role of power in defining social problems.
(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 2010 | |
| | D0 | Sociology and Criminology | | |
| | D | Social Science | Fall 1991 | Fall 2010 |
| | D0 | Sociology and Criminology | | |
| | D1 | Anthropology and Archeology | | |
| | D4 | Gender Studies | | |
| | D | Social Science | Fall 1981 | Fall 1991 |
| | D1 | Anthropology and Archeology | | |
| | D4 | Gender Studies | | |
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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 115 | Social Problems | SRJC Equivalent Course(s): SOC2 |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Analyze major social problems in modern society using sociological terms and theoretical perspectives.
2. Critically evaluate proposed solutions to modern social problems.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Define and explain social problems from a sociological perspective.
2. Analyze trends in poverty and wealth in the United States and the world.
3. Summarize the major issues for racial and ethnic group relations.
4. Evaluate the role of gender in the policies of contemporary social institutions.
5. Compare the health policies of the United States to those of other nations.
6. Summarize structural changes in the U.S. economy including the effects of deindustrialization and the rise of information technology.
7. Analyze the foundations of educational inequality.
8. Identify the impact of environmental issues on the society.
9. Compare and contrast corporate crime with street crime.
Topics and Scope
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I. Sociological Approaches to the Explanation of Social Problems
A. Structural-Functionalism
B. Conflict Theory
C. Social Constructionism
D. The role of power in defining problems and solutions
II. Poverty and Wealth
A. The relationship between wealth, power, and poverty
B. Global issues related to wealth and poverty
C. Policy responses to poverty
III. Race and Ethnic Inequality
A. Issues in group relations
B. Prejudice and discrimination
C. Governmental policies and political stances
IV. Gender Inequality
A. Historical and current trends
B. Global stratification issues
V. Sexual Orientation
A. Historical and current trends
B. Discrimination
VI. Crime and Criminal Justice
A. The criminal justice system
B. Street crime
C. White collar and corporate crime
VII. Environmental Social Problems
A. Domestic issues
B. Globalization and environmental problems
VIII. Economic Social Problems
A. Work and the workplace
B. Unemployment
C. Globalization trends
D. Deindustrialization and the rise of information technology
IX. Education
A. Inequalities of funding and segregation
B. Academic performance issues
C. Governmental responses and directions
X. Health and Mental Health
A. Health care delivery system
B. Mental health care delivery system
C. Health and diversity issues
D. Medicalization of social problems
Assignments:
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1. Weekly reading (20-40 pages)
2. Exams (2-4) and a final exam based on readings and lectures
3. A written term paper of 1250-2500 words demonstrating the ability to analyze a social problem sociologically and to use sociological research methods
Additional assignments may include:
1. Topical news analysis journal
2. Oral presentations
3. Group projects
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% |
| Term paper, Journal, Forum posts, or other short 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% |
| Essay Exams, Completion | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
0 - 20% |
| Oral presentations, group projects | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Social Problems. 7th edition. Leon-Guerrero, Anna. Sage. 2022
Social Problems. 13th edition. Eitzen, Stanley; Baca Zinn, Maxine; and Eitzen, Kelly E. Pearson. 2014 (Classic)
Social Problems. A Down to Earth Approach. 13th edition. Henslin, James. Pearson. 2020
Social Problems in a Diverse Society. 7th edition. Kendall, Diana. Pearson. 2019
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