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SOCIOLOGY 221

SOCIOLOGY 103 108
INTRODUCTION TO DEVIANCE AND MEN AND MASCULINITIES
101 CRIMINOLOGY 3.0 Units
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 3.0 Units SOC 108 introduces students to the fi eld of
3.0 Units
SOC 103 provides a sociological analysis of masculinity by examining the socialization
SOC 101 is an introduction to sociology, its crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal and the general experience of boys and men
basic concepts, theoretical approaches, meth- justice system. The course explores the from a sociological perspective. It explores
ods and resources. Topics typically include history and social construction of crime the social construction of masculinity in
the analysis and explanation of social struc- and criminality and examines the defi ni- sports, family, work, and other social rela-
ture, group dynamics, socialization and the tion of crime and its violations as well as the tionships to show how it aff ects people,
self, social stratifi cation, culture and diver- laws and methods used to control criminal institutions, and society. It studies the
sity, social change, and global dynamics. behavior. Moreover, there is discussion of the connections between masculinity, gender,
Course objectives include the ability to apply measurement of crime and basic theoretical and violence, as well as how masculinity
sociological ideas to everyday life. Lecture explanations of criminal behavior. Lecture 3 intersects with race and ethnicity, class,
3 hours. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligibil- occupation, physical ability, and sexuality.
120 or ESL 151. Course Typically Off ered: ity for ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course Typi- The course analyzes hegemonic masculin-
Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer cally Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: ity and its impact on our lives. Finally, the
Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID SOCI 110) CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID SOCI 160) course evaluates the prospects for social
101H 104 change in gendered roles by examining
HONORS INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY OF SEX AND GENDER the structural conditions that produce
SOCIOLOGY 3.0 Units toxic masculinity. Although its emphasis is
3.0 Units on western masculinities, the course also
SOC 104 is a survey course that provides a explores transnational and cross-cultural
SOC 101H is an introduction to sociology, sociological analysis of the social construc-
its basic concepts, theoretical approaches, tion of masculinity and femininity histori- perspectives on these questions. Lecture 3
methods and resources. Topics typically cally and cross-culturally. It examines the hours. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 120
include the analysis and explanation of social debates on sex and gender. It analyzes the or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU UC.
structure, group dynamics, socialization impact of economic and political change 131
and the self, social stratifi cation, culture and on gender expectations and practices. It MARRIAGE AND INTIMATE
diversity, social change, and global dynam- focuses macro-analyses of how institutions RELATIONSHIPS
ics. Course objectives include the ability to shape gender and micro-analyses of how 3.0 Units
apply sociological ideas to everyday life. The individuals are socialized and how they SOC 131 provides a sociological analysis of
honors course is enhanced in one or more “do” and practice gender. Lecture 3 hours. the family, including historical and recent
of the following ways: 1. Students have an Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for changes, present nature and the socio-
increased responsibility for leading class ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course Typically cultural and economic forces shaping these
discussions and critical thinking exercises. 2. Off ered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, changes. Major topics will include single
Homework assignments are focused on criti- USC. (C-ID SOCI 140) adulthood vs. married adulthood, the nature
cal thinking and the analysis of important of historical and contemporary marriages,
topics related to sociology. Lecture 3 hours. 105 marital compatibility and confl ict, marital
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY adjustment, family dynamic interactions,
151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. 3.0 Units including kinship roles, children vs. child-
SOC 105 is an introduction to the study of
102 social gerontology, aging and its implications less marriage, child-rearing techniques,
SOCIAL CRISES OF TODAY for the individual and society utilizing a dissolution and speculations concerning
3.0 Units the future of the family. Note: This course
multidisciplinary approach. Lecture 3 hours. may not be taken for credit by students who
SOC 102 covers identifi cation and analysis of Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for
contemporary social problems including: (1) ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course Typically have completed PSYCH 131. Lecture 3 hours.
the role of power and ideology in the defi ni- Off ered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for
tion of social problems, (2) their causes and ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU,
consequences, (3) evaluations of proposed UC, USC. (C-ID SOCI 130)
solutions, and (4) methods of intervention.
Topics vary. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended
Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or
ESL 151. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/
Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
(C-ID SOCI 115)

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