Upon completion of this course, through oral and written communication and examination, the student will be able to:
Outcome
Define the nature of a social problem using the three major theoretical paradigms in sociology (Information Literacy).
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Describe the types of methodology used in the study of social problems (Information Literacy).
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Recognize the insights that the political spectrum provides in the study of social problems (Critical Thinking, Communication)
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Critique the different forms of social inequality including but not limited to poverty, racism, sexism, and heterosexism (Historical/Societal Perspective).
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Examine the variety of social problems associated with our social institutions. These include but are not limited to the family, government, education, military, health care, the media, technology, and the environment (Historical/Societal Perspective, Critical Thinking).