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222 SOCIOLOGY
101H
HONORS INTRODUCTION TO
SOCIOLOGY
3.0 Units
SOC 101H is an introduction to sociology,
its basic concepts, theoretical approaches,
methods and resources. Topics typically
include the analysis and explanation of social
structure, group dynamics, socialization
and the self, social stratification, culture and on gender expectations and practices. It
diversity, social change, and global dynam-
ics. Course objectives include the ability to
apply sociological ideas to everyday life. The
honors course is enhanced in one or more
of the following ways: 1. Students have an
increased responsibility for leading class
discussions and critical thinking exercises.
2. Homework assignments are focused on
critical thinking and the analysis of impor-
tant topics related to sociology. Lecture 3
hours. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 120
or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
(C-ID SOCI 110)
102
SOCIAL CRISES OF TODAY
3.0 Units
SOC 102 covers identification and analysis of
contemporary social problems including: (1)
the role of power and ideology in the defini-
tion of social problems, (2) their causes and
consequences, (3) evaluations of proposed
solutions, and (4) methods of intervention.
Topics vary. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended
Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or
ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Fall/
Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
(C-ID SOCI 115)
103
INTRODUCTION TO DEVIANCE AND
CRIMINOLOGY
3.0 Units
SOC 103 provides a sociological analysis of
crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal
justice system. The course explores the
history and social construction of crime
and criminality and examines the defini-
tion of crime and its violations as well as the change in gendered roles by examining
laws and methods used to control criminal
behavior. Moreover, there is discussion of
the measurement of crime and basic theo-
retical explanations of criminal behavior.
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara-
tion: ENGL 100, ENGL 191, or ESL 141, or
the equivalent. Course Typically Offered:
Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
(C-ID SOCI 160)
2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C ATA L O G • G L E N DA L E C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
104
SOCIOLOGY OF SEX AND GENDER
3.0 Units
SOC 104 is a survey course that provides a
sociological analysis of the social construc-
tion of masculinity and femininity histori-
cally and cross-culturally. It examines the
debates on sex and gender. It analyzes the
impact of economic and political change
focuses macro-analyses of how institutions
shape gender and micro-analyses of how
individuals are socialized and how they
“do” and practice gender. Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for
ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course Typically
Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC,
USC. (C-ID SOCI 140)
105
INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY
3.0 Units
SOC 105 is an introduction to the study of
social gerontology, aging and its implications
for the individual and society utilizing a
multidisciplinary approach. Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for
ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course Typically
Offered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
108
MEN AND MASCULINITIES
3.0 Units
SOC 108 introduces students to the field of
masculinity by examining the socialization
and the general experience of boys and men
from a sociological perspective. It explores
the social construction of masculinity in
sports, family, work, and other social rela-
tionships to show how it affects people,
institutions, and society. It studies the
connections between masculinity, gender,
and violence, as well as how masculinity
intersects with race and ethnicity, class,
occupation, physical ability, and sexuality.
The course analyzes hegemonic masculin-
ity and its impact on our lives. Finally, the
course evaluates the prospects for social
the structural conditions that produce
toxic masculinity. Although its emphasis is
on western masculinities, the course also
explores transnational and cross-cultural
perspectives on these questions. Lecture 3
hours. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 120
or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
131
MARRIAGE AND INTIMATE
RELATIONSHIPS
3.0 Units
SOC 131 provides a sociological analysis of
the family, including historical and recent
changes, present nature and the socio-
cultural and economic forces shaping these
changes. Major topics will include single
adulthood vs. married adulthood, the nature
of historical and contemporary marriages,
marital compatibility and conflict, marital
adjustment, family dynamic interactions,
including kinship roles, children vs. child-
less marriage, child-rearing techniques,
dissolution and speculations concerning
the future of the family. Note: This course
may not be taken for credit by students who
have completed PSYCH 131. Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for
ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC. (C-ID SOCI 130)
140
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK
3.0 Units
SOC 140 is an introduction to social welfare
and social work. It provides an analysis of
current functions and purposes of social
welfare as an institution. This course exam-
ines social welfare within the context of
cultural, economical, political, psychological
and social forces in the United States and
other nations. Knowledge, values and skills
underpinning social work practice are
introduced in this course. Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for
ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course Typically
Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC
141
FIELD WORK IN SOCIAL WORK AND
HUMAN SERVICES
3.0 Units
SOC 141 provides students an opportunity
to gain first-hand experience in the fields
of Social Work and Human Services and to
develop skills to facilitate employment in the
field. It introduces and allows students to
apply the code of ethics and to practice stan-
dards and guidelines in Social Work. Note:
Students will be required to complete forty
hours of service learning. Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: SOC 140 and
ENGL 100 or 120 or ESL 151, or equivalent.