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Social Sciences Department Chair: Dr. J. Vern Cromartie
Office: LA-17, telephone: 510-235-7800, extension 4537
SOCSC 100- Topics in Social Science
.5-3 units: lecture and/or laboratory hours, SC, DG
This supplemental course in social science is designed to provide a study of various topics, to be announced each term in the current course schedule. This course may be repeated three times.
SOCSC 140- Contemporary Women
3 units: 3 hours lecture, LR, DG
The emphasis in this course is on investigating and understanding the situation of contemporary women, including discussion of issues as they relate to race, culture and ethnic diversity. The dynamics and impact of sex role socialization, institutional and political structures on women will be analyzed. Current issues and trends that affect women in today's society will be introduced and discussed.
SOCSC 296- Contemporary Issues
.5-3 units: 3 hours lecture, SC, DG
Each course in this series will use a multi-disciplinary approach to a contemporary issue or social condition by showing the applicability of relevant social science concepts (e.g., culture, power, wealth, social stratification, ethnicity, location) and factual information to an increased understanding of the issue identified by faculty, students, or community. Issues will be restricted to problems of social conditions rather than subject matter areas that provide a definite focus for the application of appropriate concepts. Emphasis will be placed on student initiative and inquiry. This course may be repeated three times.
SOCSC 298- Independent Study
.2-4 units: SC, DG
Prerequisite:educational contract of study signed by an instructor, department chair and college dean. Topics must extend beyond regular course offerings.
This course is designed for selected students to pursue independent study in Social Science under the direction of an instructor.