SOC 201 - Thinking Sociologically

Institution:

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

Prepares students for the critical reading and writing skill requirements of upper division electives in sociology through the examination of major social problems. Introduces the process of using the sociological imagination to address such problems as poverty, crime, deviance, racism, and sexism. Students will practice making an evidence-based argument by investigating sociological databases and analyzing sociological research, and will build competencies in writing literature reviews. Also includes a career planning component. Limited to Sociology majors and Sociology minors by permission.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

SOC 101 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 161 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ship.edu/

Phone Number:

(717) 477-7447

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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