SOC4511
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SOC 4511 - Sociology of Children & Youth (3 Cr.)
Sociology (10987)
TCLA - College of Liberal Arts
Course description
This course examines the lives of youth in today's society. It explores the influence of social contexts, institutions, social structures, and social location (e.g. social class, race, gender) on youth experiences and differential opportunities and outcomes. The course also considers how youth act as agents in their own lives and shape their social worlds and society. Additionally, the course looks at some of the problems or challenges that contemporary children, adolescents, and young adults encounter, and considers social policies and interventions aimed to address these and support young people.
prereq: 1001 recommended, soc majors/minors must register A-F
prereq: 1001 recommended, soc majors/minors must register A-F
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
AFV - A-F or Audit
Lecture
Requirements
000595
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Periodic Fall & Spring