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Sociology
SOCIOL 1, Introduction to Sociology 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course introduces the objective study of society and human social interaction. Emphasis is placed on both macro and micro sociological theory and methods of sociological inquiry, as well as cultural development, the process of socialization, social structure, social stratification--particularly in the areas of social class, race and ethnicity, and gender--and social change. Students are highly encouraged to complete Sociology 1 prior to enrolling in other sociology courses.
Students may earn credit for either Sociology 1 or 1S but not both. Only Sociology 1S fulfills the Santa Monica College Global Citizenship requirement.
3164 8:00a-9:20a MW HSS 155 Levy C S
3165 8:00a-9:20a TTh HSS 150 Cooper P
3166 9:30a-10:50a MW HSS 156 Preciado C
Above section 3166 is part of the Black Collegians Program. See Special Programs section of schedule for program information. Above section is part of the Latino Center Adelante Program. See Special Programs section of schedule for program information.
3167 9:30a-10:50a MW HSS 151 D Del Piccolo G L
3168 11:15a-12:35p MW HSS 165 Preciado C
3169 11:15a-12:35p MW HSS 156 Massey R A
3170 11:15a-12:35p TTh HSS 150 Cooper P
3171 12:45p-2:05p MW HSS 156 Massey R A
Above section 3171 is part of the Scholars Program and enrollment is limited to program participants. See Special Programs section of class schedule or www.smc.edu/scholars for additional information.
3172 12:45p-2:05p MW HSS 155 Scaife M L
3173 2:15p-3:35p MW HSS 155 Scaife M L
3174 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Dishman W H
Above section 3174 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3175 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Dishman W H
Above section 3175 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3176 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Massey R A
Above section 3176 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 19, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3177 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Dishman W H
Above section 3177 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3178 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Massey R A
Above section 3178 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 14, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3179 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Gheytanchi E
Above section 3179 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 19, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3180 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Gheytanchi E
Above section 3180 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 19, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4458 6:45p-9:50p M HSS 155 Scaife M L
SOCIOL 2, Social Problems 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course involves a sociological analysis of contemporary social problems on the local, national, and international level. Critical inquiry and analysis is conducted into issues such as global inequality, environmental destruction, urban deterioration, economic and political power distribution, poverty, racism, sexism, and problems of work, family, education, drugs, and crime. Theoretical perspectives of sociology and current sociological research are explored.
Students may earn credit for either Sociology 2 or 2S but not both. Only Sociology 2S fulfills the Santa Monica College Global Citizenship Requirement.
3181 12:45p-3:50p Th HSS 263 Preciado C
3182 3:45p-5:05p TTh HSS 153 Livings G S
SOCIOL 2 S, Social Problems – Service Learning 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social and Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course satisfies the Santa Monica College Global Citizenship requirement.
By relying heavily on the instructional method of service-learning, this course involves a sociological analysis of contemporary social problems on the local, national, and international level. Critical inquiry and analysis is conducted into issues such as global inequality, environmental destruction, urban deterioration, economic and political power distribution, poverty, racism, sexism, and problems of work, family, education, drugs, and crime. Theoretical perspectives of sociology and current sociological research are explored. This course requires students to engage in learning outside the classroom in conjunction with various community-based organizations.
Students may earn credit for either Sociology 2 or 2S but not both.
3183 11:15a-12:35p MW HSS 151 D Del Piccolo G L
SOCIOL 4, Sociological Analysis 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and methods of sociological research design and implementation. Students examine the key varieties of evidence--including qualitative and quantitative data, data-gathering and sampling methods, logic of comparison, and causal reasoning. The work of several scholars is evaluated and students create their own research design related to a sociological issue.
3184 11:15a-12:35p TTh HSS 252 Williams Leon T K
3185 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Gheytanchi E
Above section 3185 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 14, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
SOCIOL 12, Sociology of the Family 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social and Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course is an examination of the family as a social institution. Emphasis will be placed on relationships between the family and other social institutions from American and cross-cultural perspectives. Theories of family development in society as well as pertinent research will be studied.
3186 8:00a-9:20a TTh HSS 252 Phillips K M
SOCIOL 30, African Americans in Contemporary Society 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course involves a sociological examination of the social, cultural, political, and economic conditions experienced by African Americans in the United States. Current and past institutional practices relating to equality, segregation, cultural pluralism, and assimilation are analyzed. Social movements within African American communities as well as intra- and intergroup relations are also considered.
3187 2:15p-3:35p MW HSS 156 Massey R A
SOCIOL 31, Latinas/os in Contemporary Society 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course introduces students to the characteristics and issues facing the large pan-ethnic Latina/o population in the United States. Attention will be given to the social, cultural, economic and political factors impacting the various Latino groups, as well as how those factors contribute both to differentiate and build coalition with other groups in American society. While the experiences of the diverse Latina/o groups will be examined, particular emphasis is placed on the experiences of Mexican Americans.
3188 12:45p-3:50p T HSS 156 Preciado C
SOCIOL 32, Asian Americans in Contemporary Society 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course introduces students to the social conditions and issues facing Asian/Pacific Americans. Using a sociological perspective, the pan-ethnic identity of Asian/Pacific Americans will be critically examined. Attention will be given to the social, cultural, economic, and political factors impacting the various Asian/Pacific groups, as well as how those factors impact both intra- and intergroup relations.
3189 12:45p-2:05p TTh HSS 252 Williams Leon T K
SOCIOL 33, Sociology of Sex and Gender 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course addresses the distinction between biological sex and the social construction of gender. Issues of gender inequality in societal institutions and social structures will be the focus of critical analyses of the consequences of the sex/gender system in the United States. Understanding the impact of the matrix of domination (based on race, ethnicity, and class) on gender is a central issue. A global perspective, which examines and compares the place of gender in nations of the North with those of the South, is also emphasized.
3190 12:45p-2:05p TTh HSS 153 Livings G S
SOCIOL 34, Racial and Ethnic Relations in American Society 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course satisfies the Santa Monica College Global Citizenship requirement.
This course involves the critical examination of patterns, practices, and relations among racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Particular attention will be given to problems of ongoing discrimination, prejudice, assimilation and cultural pluralism, and power differences between groups. Interconnections between race, ethnicity, social class, gender, and other systems of inequality will be emphasized. Social movements organized within and among racial and ethnic groups that address institutional inequalities in this society will be analyzed.
3191 2:15p-3:35p TTh HSS 153 Livings G S
SOCIOL 88A, Independent Studies in Sociology 1 unit
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
3192 Arrange-1 Hour HSS 354 Schultz C K
SOCIOL 88B, Independent Studies in Sociology 2 units
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
3193 Arrange-2 Hours HSS 354 Schultz C K