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To view LCCC credit course descriptions, please select your area of interest below:
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SOCY
151
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INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
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3
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This introductory course is the study of human behavior in society. Its primary focus is on the influence of social relationships on people's attitudes and behavior, and on how societies are established and changed. Some of the topics covered are culture, deviance, the family, globalization, social inequality, the mass media, ethnic and race relations, socialization, religion, research methods, and organizations. Social Sciences Core Course. (IN1 IN3)
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SOCY
151G
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1NTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
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3
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This introductory course is the study ofhuman behavior in society. Its primaryfocus is on the influence of socialrelationships on people's attitudes andbehavior, and on how societies areestablished and changed. Some of the topicscovered are cultural, deviance, the family,globalization, social inequality, themass media, ethnic and race relations,socialization, religion, research methods,and organizations. Social Sciences CoreCourse. (IN1, IN3)
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SOCY
161G
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INTRO TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
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3
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This course explores the diversity of humansocieties and their cultures. Cross-culturalcomparisons and analyses show how anintegrated culture satisfies human needs andfacilitates their survival.
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SOCY
191G
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INTRO TO INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
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3
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This course examines regional andinternational interactions, and theconsequences of such interactions. A majorpurpose of the course is to draw students'attention to the differences that exist indifferent cultures, and to establish thatcultural differences do not mean one cultureis better than another. Topics examined willinclude the importance of studying worldpolitics, international prospects forcompetition and cooperation, the evolvingworld system, nationalism, fundamentals ofinternational law, transnational religion,and global security.
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SOCY
192G
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INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY
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3
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This course introduces the student to Anthropological Archaeology - the study of past human culture using material remains from a sociological perspective. Course emphasizes obtaining goals of archaeological research through: survey, excavation, artifact analysis and interpretation. This course provides a basic understanding of how we learn about ancient societies and how this teaches us about ourselves. This course is cross listed with ARCH 192 and URBS 192 Introduction to Archaeology. (IN1, IN3)
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SOCY
255
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FAMILY
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3
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A study of the family as a social institution including cross-cultural comparisons and the historical development of the Western family. An examination of contemporary American marriage and the family in its various forms; contemporary social issues in marriage and the family and alternate lifestyles will also be examined.Social Sciences Core Course. (IN1, IN3)
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Prerequisites:
SOCY 151
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SOCI 151
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SOCY 151G
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SOCY
255G
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THE FAMILY
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3
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A study of the family as a social institution , including cross-cultural comparisons and the historical development of the Western family. An examination of contemporary American marriage and the family in its various forms; contemporary social issues in marriage and the family and alternative lifestyles will also be examined.
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Prerequisites:
SOCY 151
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SOCI 151
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SOCY 151G
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SOCY
256
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SOCIAL PROBLEMS
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3
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The course examines topics such as crime, racism, sexism, poverty, urban decay, immigration, and terrorism. It gives students a grasp of how social problems are interrelated, and society's role in the creation and perpetuation of social problems. Students become aware that globally, what is considered a social problem in one society may not be regarded as such in another society. Social Sciences Core Course.(IN1, IN3, IN5)
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Prerequisites:
SOCY 151
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SOCI 151
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SOCY 151G
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SOCY
265
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DEATH AND DYING
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2
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A cross-cultural and historical survey of social responses to death, with particular emphasis on the application of basic sociological concepts to further understanding of dying, death and survivorship.Social Sciences Core Course. (IN2,IN3,IN5)
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Prerequisites:
SOCY 151
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SOCI 151
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SOCY 151G
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SOCY
265G
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DEATH AND DYING
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2
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A cross-cultural and historical survey ofsocial responses to death, with particularemphasis on the application of basicsociological concepts to furtherunderstanding of dying, death andsurvivorship.
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Prerequisites:
SOCY 151
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SOCI 151
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SOCY 151G
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SOCY
276
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RACE AND ETHNICITY
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3
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This course examines relations between racial and ethnic groups. A sociological framework is used to investigate dominant-subordinate relations in the perspective of a variety of social categories such as race/ethnicity, religion, gender, prejudice, discrimination, and the pattern and economic impact of immigration.Social Science Core Course. (IN1, IN3)
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Prerequisites:
SOCY 151
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SOCI 151
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SOCY 151G
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SOCY
276G
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RACE AND ETHNICITY
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3
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This course examines relations betweendifferent racial and ethnic groups. Asociological framework is used toinvestigate dominant-subordinate relationsin the perspective of a variety of socialcategories such as race/ethnicity, religion,gender, prejudice, discrimination, and thepattern and economic impact ofimmigration. Social Sciences Core Course.(IN1, IN3)
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Prerequisites:
SOCY 151
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SOCI 151
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SOCY 151G
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SOCY
287
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WORK-BASED LEARNING I
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This course provides supervised workexperience with approved employer(s) in anarea related to the student's program.Emphasis is placed on integrating classroomlearning with work experience. Students willbe able to evaluate career selection,demonstrate employability skills, andsatisfactorily perform work-relatedcompetencies. Activities are coordinated andevaluated by college personnel. Course willbe graded on the S/U basis. Prerequisites: Astudent must be pursuing an approved programat LCCC; have completed 15 semester hourswith a minimum of six semester hours in thediscipline of placement; have a minimum GPAof 2.5 in the discipline and a 2.0 overallGPA; and have divisional approval.
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SOCY
299
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INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIES IN SOCIOLOGY
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An in-depth study of areas of sociologypresented by discussion and/or individualresearch and reading. Topics will vary.Repeatable up to a total of four (4) credithours.
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Prerequisites:
Divisional approval required
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