Course Calendar 2011-2012 - Champlain College Saint-Lambert

Sociology
387-101-LA
Introductory Sociology
(Level I Sociology for Social Science students only)
Do you ever wonder why people do what they do? Do you
think about who you are and why you are that way?
Sociology can give you insights into the workings of human
behaviour and the social world around you. Students will be
introduced to the discipline of sociology by focusing on the
relationship of individuals to others and to the society
around them. Interpreting the world with a sociological
imagination allows us to see the common behaviour
patterns in groups of people and the social forces that
underlie, mould and shape us as individuals. Topics include
culture, socialization, prejudice and discrimination and
social inequality.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
387-202-LA
Social Change - Societies in Flux
(Level II Sociology for Social Science students only)
Do you sometimes tire of hearing older people’s stories
about the ‘good old days’? Did you ever stop to think why
their lives seem so different? Social change is increasing and
moving more and more quickly. Ten years ago cell phones,
wireless technology and computers were much less
common. What impact has this had and how can you figure
it out? The goal is to make students aware of social change
and its effect on the individual. Basic sociological theories
and models of social change explain the dynamics of society
and the structural changes in social institutions, historically
as well as today.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: Sociology 387-101-LA
387-204-LA
Sociology of the Family
(Level II Sociology for Social Science students only)
The family is one of the most basic widespread and longlasting
institutions in society. This course will help students
understand and appreciate some of the major processes,
relationships, trends and issues in family life. Topics include:
the role and place of the family in society; mate selection
and marriage; divorce; changes in the family in the last few
decades; and current issues affecting family life.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: Sociology 387-101-LA
387-206-LA
Sociology of Education
(Level II Sociology for Social Science students only)
What’s the difference between education and school? What
makes a good school? Is it all academic? What about the
social world of school? In this course we link the personal
experiences that we all have of school to the sociological
theories of education. Education will be analyzed from the
micro-level interpersonal interactions of the classroom to
the macro-level of the organization of schools and how they
fit with other institutions such as the family and work. The
functions of education will be covered and the relationship
of education to social inequality.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: Sociology 387-101-LA
387-207-LA
Sex, Race and Class - Diversity and Inequality
(Level II Sociology for Social Science students only)
Are we all equal? Then why do some people drive BMWs
and some ride the bus? Why do some wear designer
clothes, have great multimedia systems in their homes and
others have to struggle to get enough to eat? Diversity is a
major feature of Canadian society and it is multi-faceted.
We are each ‘placed’ in the social ranking system partially
by virtue of our sex, race and ethnicity. We will focus on the
theories and impact of the social stratification in our society.
The consequences of the social class of one’s family of
origin, race, ethnicity, sex, level of education and occupation
will be analyzed. Possible solutions to the problems of
inequality will be discussed.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: Sociology 387-101-LA
387-208-LA
Sociology of Deviance, Law and Society
(Level II Sociology for Social Science students only)
This course provides students with an introduction to the
study of deviance, criminal behaviours and the law.
Students will examine deviant and criminal behaviours
from a sociological perspective. This could include serial
murder, gangs, substance abuse and organized crime, sex
work and witchcraft. In addition they will be introduced
to aspects of sociology of law and systems of social
control such as the police.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: Introduction to Sociology 387-101-LA