SOC 205 - American Society

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): BT 113 or WR 115 or designated placement.

Course Description: Examines the organization of various American social institutions such as family, education, religion, politics, health care, criminal justice, media and economics, and analyzes distinctive features and how each are changing. Each social institution is examined in relation to how social class, gender and racial inequalities manifest, and how inequalities are perpetuated. Social change and social movements are also studied. Fulfills cultural literacy requirement within the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree.

Course Level: Lower Division Collegiate

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Critically evaluate the difference between personal opinions and sociological explanations which are based on empirical evidence.
CLO#2: Analyze how social institutions and social stratification based on race, class, and gender, impact the choices and life chances of individuals. (ILO: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Global Consciousness)
CLO#3: Identify and analyze social change in social institutions such as family, religion, politics, government, economics and education.
CLO#4: Apply the sociological perspective to critically evaluate the impact of social forces and culture on individuals.