7917 - Sociology 1 - Class Information

Introduction to Sociology

Winter 2008

3 Units, (UC: CSU)

Develops the sociological perspective that behavior is determined largely by human interactions and membership in groups. The main elements of sociological analysis are presented, emphasizing social organization, culture, socialization, social stratification, and population. These elements are applied to topics such as crime and delinquency.

Prerequisites: None.

Instructor

Emma Der-Mesropian, M.A.
Office Hours:
From Jan. 2 - Jan. 30
Wednesdays, 2:00 - 6:00 pm
(818) 364-7600, ext. 7160

Email: emmasoc@earthlink.com

Classroom Location Schedule

Day	Campus	Time	Location
Saturday	L.A. Valley College	09:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Foreign Language Bldg., Rm. 110
Saturday	L.A. City College	01:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Da Vinci Hall, Rm. 309

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Textbooks

Required

Society: The Basics

Author: Macionis, John J.
Edition: 9/E, 2007
Publisher: Prentice-Hall
ISBN: 0-13-228490-1

Video

The Way We Live

An introductory course designed to acquaint students with the major principles of sociology as they are applied to contemporary social problems.

Where to Watch Videos

Cable Channel LA36

Video broadcasts are available on cable channel LA36. The broadcast schedule is below.

Broadcast Schedule Winter 2007

All videos are closed captioned.

Buy the Videos

Videos may be purchased at the Pierce College Bookstore.

Watch the Videos on Campus

Videos may be viewed at the Learning Resource Centers of Pierce, Valley, City, Southwest, and Mission Colleges. You must bring your fee receipt with you to watch them.

Online Course Website

Jan. 2 is the official start date of the term. If you enrolled after Jan 2, you can expect a delay of 2-3 business days in accessing the class website.

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Instructional Television