Social Problems Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

SOCI-1306-001 Social Problems

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills

Course Description

Application of sociological principles and theoretical perspectives to major social problems in contemporary society such as inequality, crime and violence, substance abuse, environmental issues, deviance or family problems.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

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Supplies

\ Students must have access to a reliable computer. Access to some word processing software, such as MS Word (preferred). Internet access is a must.

Student Performance

\ Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
\ 1. Describe how the sociological imagination can be used to explain the emergence and implications of contemporary social problems.
\ 2. Explain the nature of social problems from at least one sociological perspective, e.g., critical, functional, interpretive, etc.
\ 3. Identify multidimensional aspects of social problems including the global, political, economic, and cultural dimensions of social problems.
\ 4. Discuss how “solutions” to social problems are often contentious due to diverse values in society.
\ 5. Describe how the proposed “solutions” to a social problem, including social policies, may bring rise to other social problems.

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\ All Students are expected to follow the Amarillo College Student Code of Conduct. Any violation of this will be dealt with appropriately.

Grading Criteria

 A    510 - 459

 B     448 - 408

 C     407 - 357

 D     356 - 306

 F     305 down

All work is done online according to the calendar due dates.

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\ This is an online class. All work is done online.

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