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Master
Course Outline
SOC 210
Contemporary Social Issues
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| Credits: 5 |
Clock Hours per Quarter: 50
AA Discipline: [Social Sciences]
Lecture Hours:50
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Description
Course for curious students who like to delve deeply into hot-topic current issues. The quarterly theme is determined in advance based on the results of recent student polling. Using valid sources and digital resources students explore sociological approaches to understanding diverse perspectives regarding key current issues. Examples of prospective hot topics include immigration policies, sustainability, corporate crime, prison industry, healthcare reform, war, social impact of climate change, globalization, social consequences of demographic changes (e.g. aging population), social movements, or other emerging and current social issues. Typically only one current issue, or perhaps two related ones, is closely examined each quarter. Contact the instructor for specific quarterly theme. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate critical thinking, writing, speaking and problem-solving skills.
Articulate without bias more than one viewpoint regarding controversial issues.
Apply the relevance of social issues to individual lives and communities.
Employ appropriate sociological and scientific research methods.
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Course Topics
Sociological Approaches to Social Analysis
Defining the "Hot Topic" Contemporary Social Issue
Research Methods and Scientific Inquiry/Investigation
Stakeholders: Who Benefits and Who Doesn't?
Viewpoints Analysis
Gauging the Social Impact
Prospects for Social Change
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Syllabi
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Instructor |
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| SOC 210 |
Winter 2010 |
1217 |
Susan Palmer |
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Two Year Projected Schedule
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Summer |
Mini |
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*If fall quarter starts on an odd year (2003, 2005, etc.), it's Year One.
**If fall quarter starts on an even year (2002, 2004, etc.), it's Year Two.
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