SOC-1000 Contemporary Social Issues
This course is designed to introduce students to social issues that have been mediated by such factors as race, class, age, etc. and designated "social problems." Using authentic learning assignments, students will employ a cross-cultural perspective in examining the social concerns of diverse communities as they relate to poverty, racism, crime, health care, education and the environment. Students will be encouraged to critically evaluate the process and politics involved in naming "social problems" and they will be called upon to offer alternative approaches to addressing the issues considered.