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SOC 1A:    Introduction to Sociology

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: D0; IGETC: 4J; GAV-GE: D2; CAN: SOC 2
Analysis of the structure and dynamics of human society focusing on the development of culture, the socialization process, group behavior, social inequality, deviance, sexism, racism, and ageism, major social institutions, and human ecology. Emphasizes contemporary American society.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4765 LEC HOL2 CERVANTES E 3.0 MW 0810A - 0930A  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
4766 LEC SS214 KREIDER R 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1105A  
4767 LEC SS205 KREIDER R 3.0 MW 0230P - 0350P  
6190 LEC SS210 FAUTT M 3.0 Th 0600P - 0905P  

 


SOC 1B:    Introduction to Sociology: Social Problems

Advisory: Sociology 1A
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: D0; IGETC: 4J; GAV-GE: D2; CAN: SOC 4
Sociology 1B is a course centering on the application of sociological concepts to the analysis of human ecology, social movements, social change, deviance and other selected social problems. Emphasis is placed on the study and analysis of problems in contemporary American society.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4768 LEC SS205 GADBAN P 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1240P  

 


SOC 3:    Sociology of Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Identity

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: D0; IGETC: 4J; GAV-GE: D2, F
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic sociological concepts and theories of race, ethnicity and cultural identity in U.S. society. Students will examine race, ethnicity and cultural identity as social constructs that permeate social structures and institutions, and how they change over time and space. Over the semester students will critically analyze the ways which race, ethnicity, class, and gender/sexuality continually shape peoples lives and experiences. While the class focuses on U.S. societies, students will also critically compare and contrast race and ethnicity in other societies.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4769 LEC SS205 KREIDER R 3.0 TuTh 1250P - 0210P  

 


SOC 4:    Sociology of Women and Men

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: D0, D4; IGETC: 4J; GAV-GE: D2
Analysis of the nature of women's and men's traditional and changing roles in society including development of women's and men's potential, relationships in marriage, influence of mass media, employment practices, legal provisions and women's and men's liberation.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4770 LEC SS210 KREIDER R 3.0 TuTh 0230P - 0350P  
6191 LEC HOL1 FAUTT M 3.0 W 0600P - 0905P  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site

 


SOC 10:    Mass Media and Society

Advisory: English 250, English 260
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C2, D0; IGETC: 4J; GAV-GE: C2, D2
This course helps us understand the 20th century revolution in mass media by focusing on the history, economics and social impact of the newspaper, book publishing, magazine, film, television, public relations, advertising and music industries. We will study audience, propaganda and mass communication theory; we will discuss new technology, ethnic media in the U.S., ethical issues and attempts to regulate or control the media. Honors students will complete more in-depth analysis of media issues, and will finish a media-related research project. This course is also listed as JOUR 10. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4771 LEC AR103 GUERRAZZI D 3.0 MW 0810A - 0930A  

 


SOC 21:    Marriage and the Family

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU; CSU-GE: E2; GAV-GE: E2
Survey of information on preparation for marriage, including dating, courtship, engagement, mate selection, adjustment and parenthood. Time will also be spent on the study of families and how they function.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4772 LEC AL101 HINN G 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1105A  
4773 LEC SS205 KREIDER R 3.0 MW 1250P - 0210P