Sociology

R. Daniels

Course Descriptions

SOC 100: Survey of General Sociology

Subject
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00

Introduces the study of society and social relationships.  Examines social structures and basic concepts including socialization, culture, inequality, and social change.

Designation
DS

SOC 215: Sociology Through Film

Subject
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Explores sociological concepts and issues through film as a visual text. Highlights the role of cinema as a means of socialization and provides a lens to view culture and the social world.
Designation
DS

SOC 218: Introduction to Social Problems

Subject
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Discusses and analyzes a number of modern social problems. Evaluates proposed solutions to problems.
Designation
DS
Prerequisites

ENG 22 with grade C or better, or placement at ENG 100, or consent.

SOC 231: Introduction to Juvenile Delinquency

Subject
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Studies principles and procedures of arrest, detention, petition, summons, records, and adjudication of juvenile offenders. Introduces organization and function of the police juvenile unit, community diversion practices, and organization of Family Court. Reviews Hawai‘i statutes and United States Supreme Court decisions affecting juvenile rights of due process. Considers societal context of juvenile problems, delinquency prevention, and treatment. (Crosslisted as AJ 210.)
Designation
DS

SOC 251: Introduction to Sociology of the Family

Subject
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Analyzes family patterns, mate selection, parent-child interaction, socialization of roles, functions, family trends, and a cross-cultural look at the contemporary family.
Designation
DS