CATALOG 2010-11 - Cascadia Community College

DESIGNATION KEYDistribution areas: CKR = Cultural Knowledge, E = Elective, GS = Global Studies, H=Humanities, HP = Humanities Performance, NS = Natural Science, Q=Quantitative Reasoning, RE=Restricted Elective , SS = Social ScienceSOCIOLOGYSOC& 1015 creditsIntroduction to SociologyCKR, SS- This course explores fundamentalsociological principles and seeks to describeindividuals in both group and societal contexts.Students will learn to use sociological thinkingto develop a lens through which to view andexperience the world. They will apply sociologicalmethods to articulate the nature andfunction of culture, socialization, social interaction,inequality, stratification, and dissent.Prerequisite(s): Co-enrollment with or completionof ENGL 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.SOC 1505 creditsSocial InequalityCKR, SS- This course introduces students to thedynamics of inequality in the United States byexamining social statuses such as race, class,gender, and sexuality. Students explore howsuch statuses are interconnected, how eachis embedded in the social structure, and howthe lives of individuals develop in the contextof their position in society. Students will learnto locate themselves within local and nationalcontexts and explore their own relationship topower, and privilege. Students also will discussstrategies for change, such as political agencyand social policy. This course may include acommunity-based service learning project.SOC 1515 creditsRace and Ethnicity in the UnitedStatesCKR, SS- This course focuses on historical andcontemporary patterns of race and ethnic relationsin the United States. We will review keysociological perspectives of race and ethnicity. Wewill consider topics such as racial/ethnic identityformation, immigration, racial discrimination andprivilege and race/ethnicity in social institutions,(e.g. education and the criminal justice system).Students will develop a deeper awareness ofcurrent public issues, racial/ethnic cultures,and prospects for constructive social change.Prerequisite(s): Co-enrollment with or completionof ENGL 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.SOC 2315 creditsSociology of Sex and GenderCKR, SS- Students in this course examine socialscientific explanations for sex and gender differencesand roles, looking across cultures andacross gender ideologies. They will draw conclusionsfrom research, fieldwork, and personalnarratives in global and domestic culturalcontexts in order to articulate the complexitiesand intersections of race, class, sexuality, andgender in historical and contemporary contexts.Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENGL& 101 witha grade of 2.0 or higher; and successful completionof an introductory college level course inone of the following disciplines: ANTH, PSYC, orSOC with a grade of 2.0 or higher.SOC 2415 creditsSociology of FamiliesCKR, SS- In this course we will examinethe family as a social institution shaped byeconomic, political, cultural, and historicalforces. We also will consider how gender, class,and race/ethnicity impact family experiences.Students will explore topics such as cohabitation,heterosexual marriage, gay and lesbianpartnerships, divorce, parenting in traditionaland alternative households, domestic violence,and household labor arrangements. Studentswho complete the course will have a betterunderstanding of issues facing contemporaryfamilies and will be able to apply their understandingto their own personal experiences,as well as to their surrounding communities.Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENGL& 101 witha grade of 2.0 or higher; and successful completionof an introductory college level course inone of the following disciplines: ANTH, PSYC, orSOC with a grade of 2.0 or higher.SPANISHSPAN 1001 creditSpanish Practice LabRE- This one-credit course will provide multimediaand internet activities in a lab format.Students will improve their skills in speaking,listening, reading, and writing and enhancetheir understanding of grammatical structures.Prerequisite(s): Co-enrollment with SPAN&121, or SPAN& 122, or SPAN& 123 or instructorpermission.SPAN& 1215 creditsSpanish IGS, H- In this fast-paced course, students beginto communicate in Spanish in simple situations.They are able to describe the immediateenvironment and to repeat learned dialogs bylearning elementary grammar, vocabulary, andpronunciation. Students also begin to learnabout the culture, music, art, and literature ofthe Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite(s):Completion of ENGL 090 with a grade of 2.0 orhigher or placement by testing into ENGL 100.SPAN& 1225 creditsSpanish IIGS, H- In this fast-paced course continuing thework of Spanish I, students increase knowledgeof Spanish vocabulary and grammar to improvetheir communication abilities. They learn toparticipate in conversations in a variety ofsocial settings and learn more about social andhistorical aspects of Spanish-speaking cultures.Prerequisite(s): Completion of SPAN& 121with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement intoSPAN& 122.SPAN& 1235 creditsSpanish IIIGS, H- This course continues the work of SpanishII. In it, students improve their ability to speakand write in Spanish by adding to vocabularyand grammar knowledge. Students learn moreabout Spanish-speaking cultures and howto communicate in them. Prerequisite(s):Completion of SPAN& 122 with a grade of 2.0 orhigher or placement into SPAN& 123.SPAN& 2215 creditsSpanish IVGS, H- In this fourth quarter of college Spanish,students focus on communicating in Spanishwith spontaneity and originality. They improvetheir ability to read, listen, speak, and writein Spanish by building vocabulary and grammaticalknowledge. Students learn more aboutSpanish-speaking cultures through reading,watching films and using the internet inSpanish. Prerequisite(s): Completion of SPAN&123 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placementinto SPAN& 221.SPAN& 2225 creditsSpanish VGS, H- Students further develop their communicationabilities in Spanish, speaking and writingwith greater originality as vocabulary increases.Reading and listening skills improve with furtherpractice with films and literature in Spanish.The emphasis on cultural learning continues.Prerequisite(s): Completion of SPAN& 221with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement intoSPAN& 222.SPAN& 2235 creditsSpanish VIGS, H- Students read literature, watch films,listen to music, converse, and learn coursematerial in Spanish to further develop communicationabilities. As in previous classes, much ofthe course content centers around cultural andhistorical aspects of Spanish-speaking societies.Prerequisite(s): Completion of SPAN& 222with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement intoSPAN& 223.Course DescriptionsCascadia Community College Catalog 2010-11 107