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  • READ 084: Reading Essentials

    5.00 Credits
    Green River College

    Development of a solid foundation of basic reading skills as preparation for college, the workplace and/or for personal needs. Emphasis will be placed on the following essential strategies: vocabulary development, the reading process, identification of main ideas and supporting details, and analyzing structure. Techniques for annotating and summarizing texts, and improving reading rate and fluency will also be addressed. PREREQUISITE: Appropriate placement score or instructor's permission.
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  • READ 094: Reading Improvement

    5.00 Credits
    Green River College

    For students who wish to develop their reading skills for college, work, or pleasure. To improve reading comprehension, emphasis will be placed on the identification of main ideas, relevant details, and organizational patterns. Vocabulary development, reading rate, and flexibility will also be addressed. PREREQUISITE: Completion of READ 084 with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or appropriate placement score; or instructor's permission.
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  • READ 104: Reading Mastery

    5.00 Credits
    Green River College

    Emphasizes the development of the critical reading and thinking skills (analysis, synthesis, and evaluation) needed for courses in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Vocabulary development and the improvement of reading speed while maintaining comprehension are also components of this course. PREREQUISITE: Completion of READ 094 with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or appropriate placement score; or instructor's permission.
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  • SOC 101: Intro to Sociology

    5.00 Credits
    Green River College

    Introduction to the scientific study of life in groups. Examines the creation and reinforcement of cultural patterns that influence individuals, groups and society at large. Emphasis is on socialization processes, social institutions, small and large group dynamics, social inequalities and social movements. RECOMMENDED: Eligible for ENGL& 101. Satisfies a social science requirement for AA degree. Formerly SOC 110.
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  • SOC 194: Special Topics

    5.00 Credits
    Green River College

    Focuses on one special topic in the current realm of social concern issues. May be repeated when a different topic is presented. Topics may include: social movements, such as the Consciousness Movement, the rise of religious cults; violence in the media; aging in America; new social and political power; or youth in transition.
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  • SOC 201: Social Problems

    5.00 Credits
    Green River College

    Introduction to the study of social problems within cultures, with a primary focus on American society. Using sociological theories, reasons and possible remedies are examined for various issues including: social inequality, crime, drug abuse,family violence, population growth and environmental destruction. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for ENGL& 101 or instructor's permission. Satisfies a social science requirement for AA degree. Formerly SOC 201.
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  • SOC 215: Survey of Criminology

    5.00 Credits
    Green River College

    This introductory course covers the history and theory of what causes or contributes to crime, covering the major issues that confront the criminal justice system and studying the social organizations that create and enforce definitions of deviance and crime. The class is interdisciplinary in nature, working primarily from a sociological perspective, but including theories from biology, genetics, anthropology and psychology. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for ENGL& 101 or instructor's permission. Satisfies a social science requirement for AA degree.
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  • SOC 220: Sex & Gender in Society

    5.00 Credits
    Green River College

    Explores gender as a major organizing principle in culture, examining how gender influences sexuality, personal relationships and social institutions, including media, family, work, school and politics. Both similarities and differences between the sexes are examined primarily from a sociological perspective, but also through historical, psychological, biological and anthropological theories that contribute to understanding gender as a social force. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for ENGL& 101 or instructor's permission. Satisfies a social science requirement for AA degree.
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  • SOC 230: SOCIOLOGY OF DEATH and DYING

    5.00 Credits
    Green River College

    Examines the connection between culture and the process of death, dying and bereavement. Applying sociological theories, the course focuses on how social class, family structures, ethnicity, religion and technological changes influence American customs, taboos and rituals around death. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for ENGL& 101 or instructor's permission. Satisfies a social science requirement for AA degree.
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  • SOC 240: Sociology of The Family

    5.00 Credits
    Green River College

    Examines the social institution of family from historical and multi-cultural perspectives, with an emphasis on the use of sociological theories. Specific topics include: dating rituals, mate selection, parenting, divorce, family violence and work patterns. Focuses on how families are influenced by larger social forces, such as religion, social class and social policies. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for ENGL& 101 or instructor's permission. Satisfies a social science requirement for AA degree.
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