SOC 211 - Sociology of Deviance and Social Control

Institution:

Linn-Benton Community College

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Description:

(3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr) Sp Three parallel intents have determined the contents and organization of this course: to present a comprehensive coverage of the major sociological theories of deviance; to show how these different perspectives might be brought together to obtain a more complete understanding of deviance causation; and to emphasize that the social processes that produce and maintain deviance are essentially the same ones that produce and maintain conformity. Prerequisite: College-level reading and writing skills (WR 121) are strongly recommended for success in this course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.linnbenton.edu

Phone Number:

(541) 917-4999

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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