SOCI 1306 - Social Problems- 4511015225

Institution:

Southwest Texas Junior College

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Description:

Application of sociological principles to the major problems of contemporary society such as inequality, crime and violence, substance abuse, deviance, or family problems. (Fulfills the civic responsibility requirements.) This course explores various problems that confront American society today: personal, institutional, cultural and historical-global. Problems range from drugs, divorce, crime, mental illness, environment, alienation in modern society to economic and political conflicts that are national and global. Special attention is paid to high-tech virtual reality as a new arena for problematic social issues. Three lecture hours per week. TSI Requirement: M2; R3; W2. Prerequisite: None

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.swtjc.net

Phone Number:

(830) 278-4401

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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