This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2003-2004 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version. In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the on-line version will prevail.
Effective date of this course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2003 to Aug. 31, 2004.
Note: All course changes and updates are shown in blue.
Sociology
These courses are reading and writing intensive.
Students who wish to proceed to university and major in sociology can transfer all sociology courses to SFU, UBC, or UVIC. For those intending to transfer to SFU, SOCI 1125 is equivalent to SA150 and at UVIC it is equivalent to SOCI 100, however students transferring to UBC must take SOCI 1125 plus SOCI 1235 to be credited for SOCI 100 at that institution. All sociology courses at KUC are transferable to universities in British Columbia, however the credits and other details regarding transferability change at different institutions. For instance, SOCI 1275 is granted the equivalence of CUMN 130 at SFU, and SOCI 2345 can be transfer to ARTS second year at UBC.
Students are advised to inquire regarding transfer credits for their specific courses.
Note: Kwantlen also grants an Associate of Arts degree in Sociology.
SOCI 1125 cr-3
Introduction to Society: Processes and Structures
Students will study the basic concepts of sociology such as society, culture, and organization, and the theories and methods sociologists use to explore theses phenomena. They will examine the processes and structures of socialization, inequalities, organization and change.
Students will study sociological problems and processes from a Canadian identity perspective. They will examine various aspects of the structure of Canadian society including social inequalities, ethic relations, regional disparities and foreign control.
This course is a sociological introduction to the forms and dynamics of racial and ethnic group relations, and the place of these groups in the Canadian social structure. The course examines racial and ethnic group problems and deals with the inter-relationship between these groups and institutional structures such as government, law and education.
Beginning with the work of foundational sociological theorists such as Marx, Weber and Durkheim, students will explore the development of sociological thought from modernity through to contemporary, post-colonial and post-modern theorizing. They will critically evaluate essential sociological concepts, models and theoretical approaches in light of the historical contexts in which they were developed, ongoing debates within the discipline, and their relevance to contemporary social life.
Students will explore the ways in which gender is constructed, examining the dichotomy of private and public spheres, the gendered division of labour and its ideological underpinnings. They will examine gendered patterns of inequality associated with age, disability, socio-economic status, race, and sexual orientation.
Students will examine the basic sociological approaches to understanding the family. After looking at the demographic make-up of families in Canada, this course will emphasize the influences, both positive and negative, that the social structure has on families today. The impact of culture on the family will be empathized.
An introduction to the psychological influences of social forces from a sociological viewpoint, this course will focus on the research and theory of the interplay between individuals and society.
Students will study the quantitative and qualitative approaches used to conduct social research. They will emphasize practical application of research design and data collection techniques while conducting their own research projects.
Students will study sociological perspectives on schooling and education in contemporary society, focussing on the structure and process of education, the politics of teaching, relationships between schooling and work, and social inequalities.
Students will study the place of the mass media in Canadian society. They will examine the development of print, radio, television and new media in a global context, and focus on the interconnection between media and other social institutions. Students will evaluate and apply various theoretical approaches to media production, content and audiences, and their roles in the social construction of reality.
Students will learn the sociological perspectives on health and illness in contemporary society, including social and cultural factors influencing health and illness, the health professions, the institutional context of health care delivery and health care policy issues.
Students will study the Sikh Diaspora—the fragment of an ethnic community that exists outside of its homeland—with a focus on the Sikh community in Western Canada. They will examine social theory related to migration and social adaptation. Students will investigate the major social issues that immigrant communities face in the process of adaptation to Canada both at the personal and community levels.
Students will study various aspects of work in the Canadian context from a sociological perspective. They will explore topics such as the historical transformation of work, the impact of new technologies, work structuring and restructuring, work relations, control and resistance, and the place and meaning of work in Canadian society, paying special attention to gender, race, and ethnicity. They will evaluate and apply classic and contemporary sociological theories on work and industry, and above all learn to think critically about issues related to work and industry that affect the lives of all Canadians in significant ways.
This course will introduce students to the dynamics and structure of human social dispute and the sociological aspects of the dispute resolution process.
This course is designed to introduce various perspectives on development and underdevelopment, as well as their relation to the changing economic, political and social situation, in Canada and the third world. The globalization process will be examined by focusing on NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) and other regional economic arrangements. Particular attention will be paid to the effect of such processes on the individual.
Students will examine changes in the way society deals with social issues. They will analyze how social issues are defined and how social policies are formulated, administered and revised. They will examine the dynamic relationship between social policy and Canadian social structure.
Students will study statistical techniques used in sociology and will examine descriptive and inferential statistics with an emphasis on practical sociological applications.
Students will study the analysis of population and its three main components: fertility, mortality and migration. While the major emphasis will be on contemporary Canada, there will also be extensive cross-cultural and historical analysis.
