SOCI230 Contemporary Social Problems
Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Sociology
- I. Course Number and Title
- SOCI230 Contemporary Social Problems
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- SOCI110 (C or better) and COMP110 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- Students examine and analyze complex contemporary social problems. The major topics include the application of sociological theory to local, national, and international social problems, including the environment, poverty, crime, violence, drug abuse, and inequality. Students prepare and present an original research project that includes research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- analyze the objective and subjective nature of social problems;
- evaluate the structural and individual components of social problems;
- apply sociological theoretical perspectives to social problems; and
- execute an original research project that includes research design, data analysis and interpretation.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- definition of social problems
- application of conflict and functionalist theory to social problems
- application of symbolic interaction theory to social problems
- research methods
- application of research methods to social problems
- structural components of social problems
- individual components of social problems
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
The assessment of course learning goals is based on classroom discussions, written exams, assignments, papers, and projects. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Approval/Revision Date: Approved 9/24/2013; New Core 8/2015