SOC 205 Special Topics in Sociology
Course Information
| Course Number | SOC 205 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Special Topics in Sociology |
| Description | Special Topics in Sociology is a course that is used to cover a specific sociological area that is not otherwise covered by the other sociology courses offered. This course will explore the basic principles, theories, methodologies, and contemporary research and issues of the topic indicated in the course title on the registration page. Students should expect this course to be a survey of topics in the given sociological sub-discipline. (Prerequisites: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent]) (MNTC Goal Areas 5 and 9; History and Social Sciences, Ethical and Civic Responsibility) |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 48 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3 Credits, 48 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent]
Institutional Core Competencies
- Cultural Competence - Students will be able to demonstrate an attitude of personal curiosity, a rising knowledge of cultures, and an evolving range of skills for living and working among others with other worldviews and ways of life.
- Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility - Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage in the social responsibilities expected of a community member.
Course Competencies
- Explain the topic as it relates to classical sociological theory (conflict theory)
- Explain the topic as it relates to classical sociological theory (functionalist)
- Explain the topic as it relates to classical sociological theory (symbolic interactionist)
- Evaluate the methodological approaches to studying the topic (quantitative)
- Evaluate the methodological approaches to studying the topic (qualitative)
- Analyze the data collection approaches appropriate to the topic
- Explain the findings of current research in the topic
- Discriminate between the various issues surrounding the current research on the topic
- Apply the topic to social problems
- Critically engage the ethical issues surrounding the topic with emphasis on civic responsibility and development of active citizenship
- Explain the global perspectives of the topic
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
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