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136 Credit Course DescriptionsTacoma Community CollegeSmall Business ManagementSmall Business ManagementSBM 150Import/Export for Small Businesses (3)A basic course on the day-to-day business ofimporting/exporting for small business, andthe principles behind the procedures. Coverscapital, customs, duties, use of brokers andestablishment of overseas contracts.SBM 299Formal Business Plan (5)Focus is on the student’s ability to functionindependently in a customized learningenvironment. Emphasis will be placed ondesire and commitment to design, prepareand present materials and the input andprocesses that lead to analyses, understandingand implementation of formal strategies andbusiness plans. Students follow Federal SmallBusiness Administration guidelines indeveloping the executive summary, businessstructure, marketing plan, finance proposal,operating plan, break-even analysis andoperating forecast. Non-transferable credit.Prerequisite: Coordinator permission.SociologySOC 110 (F, W, Sp)Introduction to Sociology (5)An introduction to the basic concepts andtheories of sociology with an emphasis onthe group aspects of human behavior.(multicultural content)Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 91 andREAD 93 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher orassessment at college-level reading and writing.SOC 120Introduction to Women’s StudiesIntroduction to the study of women,feminism, and theories of oppression andprivilege, particularly with respect to gender,sexuality, race, class, and sexual orientation.Topics include systems of oppression,gender socialization, sexuality, violence, andsocial institutions such as family, health care,media, religion, legal systems, work andlabor, and education.SOC 240Social Psychology (5)An introduction to the study of individualbehavior as a function of social stimuli.Focuses on cognition and perception,attitude formation and change, attribution,attraction and aggression.Prerequisite: SOC 110 or PSYCH 100.SOC 247Media, Politics and Society (5)Takes a critical approach to the study of theproduction and consumption of mass media,focusing primarily on the United States.Examines the economic and socialorganization of mass media, the content ofmedia messages, and the impact variousmedia have on the public. (multiculturalcontent)SOC 252 (F, W, Sp)Sociology of the Family (5)The family as a social institution,understanding societal variation in familypatterns and alternative family forms. Anexamination of the social psychologicalfactors affecting mate selection, martialstability and satisfaction, child rearing,divorce, remarriage, and blended families.(multicultural content)SOC 262Race and Ethnic Relations (5)Builds upon and expands the students'understanding of race and ethnic relations inAmerican contemporary society. Focuses onhow immigrant groups adapt to a newcountry, manifestations of racism anddiscrimination, as well as the economic andsocial progress of different ethnic groups.Explores how to alter patterns of racial andethnic inequality through social movementsand social policy. (multicultural content)SOC 265Sociology of Asian Americans (5)This course explores the socio-historicalexperiences of Asian American groups. Wewill investigate the history of Asianimmigration to the United States,discriminatory and anti-Asian legislation,factors influencing social inequality amongstAsian American ethnic groups, currentdemographic trends, issues of race, class,gender, and family, and contemporarysociological issues of Asian Americans.SOC 270Social Problems (5)A macro-sociological approach to the studyof social problems with special emphasis onthe effects of institutional change in theeconomic, educational, family, political,religious, and other systems ofcontemporary human societies.SOC 271Deviant Behavior (5)Analysis of deviant behavior from theperspective of sociological description,theory and research. Emphasis is ondeveloping a sociological understanding andcritical analysis of social theory relating tomental disorders, substance abuse, crime andviolence in American society.Prerequisite: SOC 110 or PSYCH 100.SOC 287Sociology of Gender and Sexuality (5)Introduces the concept of gender as a multidisciplinarycategory of analysis, asking howgender identity is constructed by thesciences, social sciences, humanities, andpopular media. Topics will include the socialroles of men and women, understandings ofsexual orientation, and forms of systematicsubordination. (multicultural content)Prerequisite: SOC 110 or PSYCH 100 orANTHR 100.SOC 299Individual Study (1-3)A variable credit (1-3) course based onindependent study contracted between aninstructor and a student. The emphasis will bea research related project which will providean opportunity for students to pursue indepthin an area previously or concurrentlycovered in a college-level course.Prerequisite: SOC 110 with a grade of ‘B+’ orhigher. Instructor permission requiredSpanishSee Foreign Language section, page 106.SpeechSPCH 100 (F, W, Sp)Fundamentals of Speech Communication (5)A survey of fundamental principles ofcommunication theory. Students areintroduced to verbal and nonverbalcommunication, effective listening,interpersonal communication, small groupdiscussion as well as culture and genderfactors in communication. Writtenassignments, examinations and informal oralpresentations are included.
2005-2007 CatalogCredit Course Descriptions 137SPCH 101 (F, W, Sp)Public Speaking (5)An introduction to the preparation anddelivery of oral presentations in anextemporaneous style. Emphasis is on ethicalresearch, logical analysis, organization ofinformative presentations and criticalanalysis. Four to six speaking assignments,plus written examination.SPCH 110 (varies)Multicultural Communication (5)A survey of how culture shapes thecommunication interaction. Emphasis ison the role of world views, how cultureaffects the development of value systems,interpersonal relationships, workplaceand educational expectations and high andlow context communication styles.(multicultural content)SPCH 111 (varies)Intercultural Communication II:Study Abroad Special Topics (5)Versatile course dedicated to the pursuit ofthe study of culture and how it shapes thecommunication process. Course will focuson a chosen culture, its people andenvironment relevant to study aboradopportunities. Course will be geared to focuson communication instructor’s interculturalspecialty areas. Topics and foci will rotate.Course is to be offered by TCCcommunication instructors teachingAmerican students abroad. (multiculturalcontent)SPCH 120 (varies)Small Groups Communication (5)An introduction to the group process. Learnhow to manage the different stages of agroup's development. Acquire effectiveleadership and fellowship skills. Learntechniques for quality problem solving andconflict management.SPCH 130 (varies)Interpersonal Communication (5)An introduction to understanding thepractical and theoretical aspects ofinterpersonal relationships through theapplication of intra personal information ininterpersonal settings. Emphasized areasinclude gender, family and workplacerelationship management. Informationfocuses on communication climates,resolving conflicts, intimacy and language.(multicultural content) (writing intensive)SPCH 299 (varies)Individual Study in Speech (1-5)Independent observation, analysis andreporting of a selected problem foradvanced students in speech.Prerequisite: Instructor permission.Study SkillsSTDSK 95Survival Study Skills (2)Skill building in study habits, timemanagement, textbook reading,note taking for students in developmentalEnglish, Math, Reading.* Late starting class.STDSK 98 (F, W, Sp)Essential Study Skills (5)Course offers skills building in timemanagement, study organization, testpreparation, textbook mastery and notetaking for students enrolled in 90 levelEnglish, Reading, or Math courses.Prerequisite: Assessment at or above READ 92.STDSK 110 (F, W, Sp)College Study Skills (5)Development of techniques for effectivestudy in college. Covers time management,note-taking systems, memory training,textbook analysis, exam preparation and testtaking (both objective and essay exams),using the library and writing the researchpaper.Prerequisite: Assessment into college-level reading ora grade of ‘C’ or higher in READ 93.Supervision and ManagementSMG 100The New Supervisor (3)Explores the transition into supervision,attitudes toward the job and boss,supervisor-employee relationship,productivity, human relations, problemsolving and delegation, keys to successfulsupervision, common mistakes to avoid, andself-development.SMG 101Essentials of Supervision (3)A study of fundamental practices, roles,functions, and skills required of allsupervisors. Topics include: motivation,group dynamics, leadership styles, appraisalprocess, counseling and discipline.Supervision and ManagementSMG 120Supervising the Problem Employee (3)Examines supervisory approaches toimproving unacceptable employeeperformance and behavior. Explorestechniques for gaining cooperation,overcoming attitude problems and improvingwork-group proficiency; and dealing withtroublemakers, emotional outbursts,grievances and complaints.SMG 125Supervising Employee Training (3)Principles and techniques that facilitatetraining and learning in work environments.Topics include: needs assessment, evaluatingon-the-job training, new employeeorientation, and individual development.SMG 131Supervision and Group Behavior (3)Examines elements needed to understand,predict and influence human behavior inorganizations. Explores how people at workcan be motivated to work together,harmoniously and productively.SMG 201Management Communications (3)Explores ways to use verbal and nonverballanguage effectively, overcomecommunication barriers, increase listeningefficiency, deliver better oralcommunications, conduct effectiveinterviews and lead productive meetings.SMG 210Public Relations (3)A practical approach to theory andapplication of public relations for managers.Topics include communication theory, publicopinion, persuasion, print/broadcast media,crisis communications and public relationsstrategies.SMG 222Management and Labor Relations (3)Survey of the collective bargaining process,current labor law and recent NLRB rulings.Examines contract administration formanagers, grievances, mediation andarbitration, disciplinary procedures, andselected case studies.SMG 250Human Resource Management (3)Examines typical personnel managementfunctions and the relationship betweensupervisors and the personnel staff. Topicsinclude: job analysis, recruiting, performanceappraisal, and federal employment laws andguidelines.
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