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4.00 Credits
(4 Units) Introduction to research design and methodology in Sociology: theory, implications of theoretical framework, hypothesis formation, conceptualization and measurement of sociological variables, research process, research designs, methods of data collection, sampling procedures, and written reports. Prerequisites: SOCL 1010 or equivalent. (Lecture, 3 hours; activity, 2 hours) (Fall)
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4.00 Credits
(4 Units) Theories and practices of inductive, qualitative research methods in Sociology. Recognition of the value of methodological triangulation in social research. Discussion of the benefits and drawbacks of qualitative research, compared with those of quantitative research. Analysis and practice of various qualitative data-gathering and analysis techniques such as unstructured interviewing, participant observation/field research, content analysis, and developing grounded theory. Students explore methodological and ethical issues involved in all social research, with particular attention to those peculiar to qualitative research such as gaining entrance, developing rapport, maintaining respondents' anonymity, demand characteristics, and debriefing. Prerequisites: SOCL 1010.
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3.00 Credits
(3 Units) Analysis of the types and incidence of crime in America in contrast with other cultures. Comparison of the various sociological, psychological, and biological causes of crime. (Formerly SOCL 4121) Prerequisites: SOCL 1010 or consent of instructor. (Fall)
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3.00 Credits
(3 Units) Covers the historical development of the juvenile justice system including courts, delinquency treatment, and social policies toward delinquency. Analysis of types and incidence of delinquency, as well as the major sociological forces which are linked to delinquency, i.e., family problems, poverty, racism, unemployment, school failure, juvenile gangs, and health problems. (Formerly SOCL 4122) Prerequisites: SOCL 1010 or consent of instructor. (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
(3 Units) Social structure and changing functions of the modern family. Relationship of family to other social institutions. Family roles and interaction. Satisfies G.E. area F3. Prerequisites: SOCL 1010 or consent of instructor. (Fall, Winter, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
(3 Units) Sociological analysis of the development of self and the socialization of the child and youth in sex and age roles. Prerequisites: SOCL 1010.
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3.00 Credits
(3 Units) Primarily analyzes the differences in women's and men's roles in the U.S. today. Major issues addressed include sex role socialization, the media's portrayal of sex roles, differences in gender roles in the workplace, and interpersonal dynamics involved in friendships between members of the opposite sex. Also traces historical and contemporary developments in women's and men's liberation movements. Prerequisites: SOCL 1010 or consent of instructor. (Spri
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3.00 Credits
(3 Units) A look at the complex interaction of films produced in society and how films influence our society. Current day topics and issues will be explored through American and foreign media productions. Objective of this course is to give students a critical understanding of the influence of films in all aspects of American life. Prerequisites: SOCL 1010 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
(3 Units) Sociology and social change, types and problems of change, factors in rate and direction of change, classic and modern theoretical analysis of social change. Prerequisites: SOCL 1010 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
(3 Units) The study of social behaviors which differ from the norm or expected behavior. Focus is on the reaction of segments of society to these behaviors; i.e., the process by which some behavior is ignored, other behaviors generate social sanctions, and certain behaviors are criminal. Review of the social benefits and function of deviance, as well as the conflict between those social forces which disagree on the proper response to deviant behavior. (Formerly SOCL 4240) Prerequisites: SOCL 1010 or consent of instructor.
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