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Sociology is the study of people and communities. The Sociology department at Skyline College offers a variety of courses which can help you explore the world in which you live.

Sociology Courses

SOCI 100 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or 105, or equivalent.
An introduction to the scientific study of how people organize themselves and interact in social settings. The course encourages students’ curiosity about society and sociological analyses of current social issues. It fosters an appreciation of cross-cultural perspectives and allows students to distinguish between personal troubles and public issues. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D3). (CAN SOC 2).

SOCI 105 CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES (3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or 105, or equivalent.
Examination of selected social issues viewed in relation to changes going on in society, including poverty, aging, health care, corporate power and work. Emphasis on social science research and theory. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D3). (CAN SOC 4).

SOCI 108 COMMUNITY RELATIONS (3)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 836.
An analysis of administration of justice practitioners in the context of the community. Emphasis on problems inherent in policing a heterogeneous society, police roles and subculture, community expectations of police, media images of police, and problem areas. Also listed as ADMJ 108. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

SOCI 110 COURTSHIP, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY (3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or 105, or equivalent.
An introduction to the history and development of courtship, mate selection, marriage, personality adjustments in marriage, parenthood, family life, and divorce. Sociological, psychological, biological and anthropological perspectives are used to explain the complexities of the institution of marriage, communication patterns, and family traditions. Also listed as PSYC 110. Transfer credit: CSU (D3).

SOCI 141 RACE AND ETHNICITY (3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or 105, or equivalent.
An introduction to the diverse racial and ethnic aspects of American society and culture, including the role of minority groups and the nature of prejudice and discrimination. Using sociological perspectives, the course analyzes migration patterns, minority group stereotypes, protests, politics, economic contributions, education religion, pluralism, diversity, assimilation and institutional racism. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D3).

SOCI 142 FILIPINA/O COMMUNITY ISSUES (3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
Three lecture hours per week plus one lab hour per week by arrangement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100
or 105, or equivalent.
An introduction to understanding the social, cultural and psychological aspects of Filipina/o Americans. Using both social and psychological frameworks, the course will explore the effects of Spanish and American colonialism, diaspora, assimilation and decolonization.
Transfer credit: CSU (D3).

SOCI 201 SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH AND MEDICINE (3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or 105, or equivalent.
Sociological perspectives and methods for the study of health and medical practice. Major areas of investigation include the social facets of health and disease, the social behavior of health care personnel and people who utilize health care, the social functions of health organizations and institutions, the social patterns of health services, and the relationship of health care delivery systems to other systems and cultures. Transfer credit: CSU (D3).

SOCI 341 ASIAN CULTURES AND SOCIETIES (3)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or 105, or equivalent.
A study of Asian cultures and societies offering a comparative analysis of Asian societies. The course will focus on East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Philippines, and will include discussion and analysis of traditional institutions and values and how they relate to the individual’s position in the family, community, and society at large.
Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C2, D3).

SOCI 432 CHINESE CULTURE AND SOCIETY (3)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or 105, or equivalent.
A study of Chinese culture and society offering a comparative analysis of Asian societies. The course will include discussion and analysis of traditional and changing institutions and values in China, and how they relate to the individual's position to the family, community, and to society at large. Transfer credit: CSU (C2, D3).

SOCI 665 SELECTED TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY (3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or 105, or equivalent.
This course explores selected topics or themes from the perspectives and insights generated by sociology. Topics of study will be developed by student survey and will be listed in the class schedule. Field trips and off-campus investigations may require special planning by the student. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D3).