SOCIO 111 Contemporary Social Issues

(S7 901)
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course provides an analysis of the major social problems facing the world today. Students examine issues of contemporary interest from a sociological perspective. Topics for discussion may include crime and violence, technology, the role of the media, problems of the family, educational and workplace issues, and the environment. Also included are issues of social class, race and ethnicity, gender, age, and sexual orientation.