11/21/2024 6:17:55 AM	SOC 1 Course Outline as of Summer 2011	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  SOC 1	Title:  INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY
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
		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:

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:

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
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
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	4	Social and Behavioral Science		Fall 1981
	4J	Sociology and Criminology
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
C-ID:
CID Descriptor: SOCI 110	Introduction to Sociology	SRJC Equivalent Course(s): SOC1

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

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

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:

1.  Read 20-30 pages per week.

 

2.  Take 2 to 3 exams and one final on material from lectures, readings and videos.

 

3.  Write 2 to 3 papers of 3-6 pages each exploring assigned topics corresponding to readings.

 

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 50 - 60%
Written homework, Essays, book reports, research papers
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 - 50%
Essay questions and multiple-choice, short answer, or true false questions either as take-home or in-class tests.
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 10%
Student Presentations

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Representative Textbooks:

Sociology: A Down-To-Earth Approach; 8th ed., Henslin, James M., Allyn and Bacon, 2010.

Society: The Basics; 7th ed., Macionis, John J., Prentice Hall, 2010

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