Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: PLNS-0055 Organization's ID: PLNS-0055 Organization: Pearson Location: Classroom-based Length: 12 -- 15 weeks (93 hours) Dates Offered: 12/1/2020 - 3/31/2023 4/1/2018 - 3/31/2021 5/1/2014 - 3/31/2018 4/1/2011 - 4/30/2014 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 General Education or Sociology Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to explore sociological processes that underlie everyday life. The course focuses on globalization, cultural diversity, critical thinking, new technology and the growing influence of mass media. Learning Outcomes: Analyze the history and theories of population growth and demographics Analyze religion in the united states and other world religions Analyze the history of politics, globalization, and the effects of transformation of economic systems Assess deviance and the reasons for deviant behaviors Assess social groups/organizations within society and their origins Examine the effects of growth and technology on social interactions and the environment Examine the role of family in socialization Explain cultures and their role in social interactions Explain sexual and racial discrimination Analyze the different social stratifications Analyze poverty and its effects on society Critique gender and age inequalities and their impacts on society Examine factors that influence decision making and choice Examine diversity in U.S. families and study trends in marriages, remarriages, and divorce Examine educational issues, including the factors that affect the educational system in the United States Examine socialization and factors that affect socialization and social interactions Examine the field of sociology in terms of history, theoretical perspectives, research methods, and ethical issues Examine urbanization, evolution of various cities, and growth in population in the United States and the world Explain the process of social change General Topics: The field of sociology Culture Socialization Deviance and social control Global stratification and racial discrimination Inequalities of gender and age Social class and decision making Politics and economics Marriage and family Education and religion Population and urbanization Social change Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Computer Based Training Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Examinations Presentations Quizzes Written Papers Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Page Content