SOCI 123 - Law and Society

Institution:

Massasoit Community College

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

Law and Society affords a perspective of law which permeates all aspects of social behavior. Basic principles of sociology and concepts of society are introduced. The course provides a window to the "legal culture" ... a panorama of ideas, ideals, and ideologies characterizing United States legal values and institutions. Primary focus is upon specific aspects and concepts of civil and criminal law and their respective functions and procedures of the legal system in regulating behavior and resolving conflict. Prerequisites: Preparing for College Reading II (ENGL092) and Introductory Writing (ENGL099) and Fundamentals of Mathematics (MATH010), or waiver by placement testing results, or Departmental Approval

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.massasoit.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 588-9100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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