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FALL 2023 COURSES

104-01 SOCIAL PROBLEMS
Robert Bulman T/TH 8:00-9:40 am 4 Units

An overview of the causes, characteristics and
responses to social problems in the United
States. Topics such as crime, substance abuse,
racism, ageism and family instability are studied
through the sociological framework. This
course fulfills the Core Curriculum
requirement for Pathways to Knowledge
- Social Science

322-01 EDUCATION AND SOCIETY
Robert Bulman T/TH 11:40-1:20 pm 4 Units

This course examines the many roles that
schools play in society. In particular, we examine
the ways in which schooling either reproduces
social inequalities or provides resources for
upward social mobility. We examine the ways
schools are organized, the connection between
schools and other institutions such as families
and workplaces, and the ways race, class, and
gender are experienced in the classroom. This
course fulfills the Core Curriculum
requirement for Pathways to Knowledge
- Social Science and Engaging the World
(Identity, Power and Equity in the USA)

301-01 SOCIOLOGICAL IMAGINATION
Staff T/TH 9:50-11:30 am 4 Units

This course will reinforce and expand upon
many of the concepts you have been introduced
to in Introduction to Sociology and Social
Problems. In this course we will explore the
basic theoretical perspectives within sociology,
the use of theory in sociological research, the
logic of sociological research and an
introduction to a variety of methodological
approaches used by sociologists. This course will
provide students with a solid base of knowledge
which will serve them well in other upper
division sociology courses ' the Sociological
Theory and Sociological Research Methods
courses in particular. It is suggested that
students have sophomore standing to take this
course. This course fulfills the Core
Curriculum requirement for Writing in
the Disciplines.

100-01 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
Nicole Brown T/TH 11:40-1:20 pm 4 Units

Sociological theory, methods and the
sociological perspective are studied. This
perspective enables students to see how the self,
human behavior and attitudes are shaped by
social structures and institutions, e.g., social
class, popular culture and the family. The social
world is re-examined (social rules, deviance,
gender, inequality, the economy, etc. This
course fulfills the Core Curriculum
requirement for Pathways to Knowledge
- Social Science

430-01 SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY
Nicole M. Brown T/TH 1:30-3:10 pm 4 Units

Analysis of the works of major theorists who
have influenced sociology. Emphasis on
explaining what is essential about particular
theoretical frameworks, how they can be used
and why they should be studied. It is suggested
that students have junior standing to take this
course.

Spring 2023 Courses

002-02 Introduction to Sociology N. Brown T/TH 9:45-11:20 a.m.

004-01 Social Problems R. Bulman T/TH 8:00-9:35 a.m. 

116-01 Global Migration Z. Atalay MWF 11:45-12:50 p.m.

125-01 Sociology Gender and Society N. Brown TU/TH 1:15-2:50 p.m. 

132-01 Research Methods Y. Wilson Hirst MWF 8:00-9:05

135-01 Special Topics: Sociology of Film R. Bulman T/TH 11:30-1:05 p.m.  

135-02 Black Feminist Technologies N. Brown T/TH 8:00-9:35 a.m.