2013-2014 Catalog

SOCI 2050 Current Social Problems

4.5 - 0.0 - 4.5

Course Description

This course provides an introductory consideration of several major current social issues. It is designed to improve students' ability to understand and systematically investigate concerns vital to everyday life. Issues treated include poverty, pollution, and population as well as conflict, institutional problems, social change, and alienation. Reading assessment and college-level reading skills are recommended for success in this course.