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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 12-9-08 |
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SOC251 2009
Summer I – 2010 Summer II |
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3 Credit(s) |
3 Period(s) |
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Social Problems |
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A sociological exploration of selected social problems. Emphasis on current concerns. Prerequisites: None. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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SOC251 2009 Summer I – 2010 Summer II |
Social Problems |
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Identify an appropriate sociological approach to social issues in society. (I) |
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Describe methods for collecting sociological data. (I) |
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Analyze selected social problems from an institutional perspective, including possible solutions. (II, IV) |
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Describe the social nature of inequality. (III) |
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Describe the types of inequality found in the American class system, including possible solutions. (III) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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SOC251 2009 Summer I – 2010 Summer II |
Social Problems |
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I. Introduction A. Definition of social problems B. Research methods II. Institutional problems A. The economy B. Politics C. Education D. Family III. Problems of inequality A. Social class and poverty B. Race and ethnics C. Gender D. Other IV. Selected topics |
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