SOC 250 - Social Issues in Literature

Institution:

Midland University

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Description:

3 credit hours Prerequisite: SOC 130 or permission of instructor. This course examines major contemporary social issues such as racism, crime, addiction, sexual discrimination, environment, dysfunctional families and consumerism. The course uses literary texts for the presentation of the various issues and sociological analysis for the assessment of the problems involved and possible solutions. The students learn to read and appraise a literary text as a vehicle of social commentary and become aware of the sociological theories related to the commentary presented.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.midlandu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 642-8382

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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