SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology

A general study of people in society, with emphasis upon nature of culture, social institutions, social interaction, and social units, and the influence on the individual. An overview of sociological concepts and perspectives is also presented.

Augusta
10344 Introduction to Sociology T 01:00PM-03:45PM Corral 3
10347 Introduction to Sociology W 09:00AM-11:45AM Cook 3
10345 Introduction to Sociology TH 04:00PM-06:45PM Lake-Corral 3

(ITV Broadcast Class, Delayed Viewing OK, Instructor Permission Required)
08734 Introduction to Sociology W 01:00PM-03:45PM Schlenker 3

Bangor
10348 Introduction to Sociology T 01:00PM-03:45PM Taylor 3
10349 Introduction to Sociology W 09:00AM-11:45AM Turcotte Seabury 3

(ITV Receive Class, Delayed Viewing OK, Instructor Permission Required)
08735 Introduction to Sociology W 01:00PM-03:45PM Schlenker 3

Bath/Brunswick
10121 Introduction to Sociology M 09:00AM-11:45AM Lake-Corral 3

Ellsworth/Hancock
10131 Introduction to Sociology TH 04:00PM-06:45PM Staff 3

Rumford/Mexico
11095 Introduction to Sociology M 09:00AM-11:45AM McLaren 3

ITV
(ITV Receive Class, Delayed Viewing OK, Instructor Permission Required)
Introduction to Sociology W 01:00PM-03:45PM Schlenker 3
08736 Bath/Brunswick
12241 Bethel
12242 Bucksport
12243 Caribou - Delayed Viewing
12244 Deer Isle
12245 East Millinocket
12246 East Sullivan
12247 Ellsworth/Hancock
12248 Farmington
12249 Fort Kent
12250 Greenville
12251 Houlton
12240 Hutchinson Center
12252 Island Falls - Delayed Viewing
12253 Jackman - Delayed Viewing
12254 Jay - Spruce Mountain Adult Ed
12255 Kingfield - Delayed Viewing
12256 Lewiston-Auburn
12257 Lincoln
12258 Lisbon Falls - Delayed Viewing
12259 Machias
12261 Mount Desert
12262 Newport
12263 North Haven - Delayed Viewing
12264 Presque Isle
12265 Rangeley - Delayed Viewing
12266 Rockland
12260 Rumford/Mexico
12272 S Berwick - Delayed Viewing
12267 Saco/Biddeford
12268 Sanford
12269 Sherman Station
12270 Skowhegan
12271 South Paris
12273 Thorndike - Delayed Viewing
12274 Vinalhaven - Delayed Viewing
12275 Wiscasset

WEB
08227 Introduction to Sociology Schlenker 3
13786 Introduction to Sociology Schlenker 3

 

SOC 201 Social Problems

An analysis of representative contemporary problems facing American society, emphasizing the causes which arise from cultural patterns and social change, and a discussion of possible solutions. Prerequisite: SOC 101

Augusta
10351 Social Problems W 09:00AM-11:45AM Lake-Corral 3
10350 Social Problems W 04:00PM-06:45PM Turcotte Seabury 3

(ITV Broadcast Class, Delayed Viewing OK, Instructor Permission Required)
08737 Social Problems TH 01:00PM-03:45PM Schlenker 3

Bangor
10355 Social Problems T 09:00AM-11:45AM Taylor 3

(ITV Receive Class, Delayed Viewing OK, Instructor Permission Required)
08738 Social Problems TH 01:00PM-03:45PM Schlenker 3

Rockland
10356 Social Problems M 04:00PM-06:45PM Cook 3

ITV
(ITV Receive Class, Delayed Viewing OK, Instructor Permission Required)
Social Problems TH 01:00PM-03:45PM Schlenker 3
08739 Bath/Brunswick
12332 Bethel
12333 Bucksport
12334 Caribou - Delayed Viewing
12335 Deer Isle
12336 East Millinocket
12337 East Sullivan
12338 Ellsworth/Hancock
12339 Farmington
12340 Fort Kent
12341 Greenville
12342 Houlton
12331 Hutchinson Center
12343 Island Falls - Delayed Viewing
12344 Jackman - Delayed Viewing
12345 Jay - Spruce Mountain Adult Ed
12346 Kingfield - Delayed Viewing
12347 Lewiston-Auburn
12348 Lincoln
12349 Lisbon Falls - Delayed Viewing
12350 Machias
12352 Mount Desert
12353 Newport
12354 North Haven - Delayed Viewing
12355 Presque Isle
12356 Rangeley - Delayed Viewing
12357 Rockland
12351 Rumford/Mexico
12363 S Berwick - Delayed Viewing
12358 Saco/Biddeford
12359 Sanford
12360 Sherman Station
12361 Skowhegan
12362 South Paris
12364 Thorndike - Delayed Viewing
12365 Vinalhaven - Delayed Viewing
12366 Wiscasset

 

SOC 289 Topics in Sociology:  Sociology in Film

This course is designed to examine and gain understanding of important sociological topics through film, as well as to examine the impact of film on society. From this perspective film will be studied as an agent of socialization. The focus of this course will largely be on 21st century films addressing social problems and/or stratification. Prerequisites: SOC 101.  3 CR

WEB
13904 Sociology in Film Turcotte-Seabury 3 (Mini Session Course)

 

SOC 316 Criminology

(This course is cross listed with JUS 316.) Designed to enhance student awareness and comprehension of social and cultural factors in the causation of crime and juvenile delinquency. A review and analysis of recent theories and research findings, a theoretical venture in applied sociology. Prerequisite: SOC 101 and SOC 201

WEB
08228 Criminology Cook 3

 

SOC 340 Sociology of Minorities

(Mini Session Course)
Examines the practical aspects of minority group relationships as well as problems relating with the dominant society. Includes the study of the social situations of selected minorities against the background of American history and American values. Prerequisite: SOC 101

WEB
10639 Sociology of Minorities Schlenker 3

 

SOC 360 Sociology of the Family

The course represents an examination of the family cycle and the sociology of the family, especially as it pertains to the American situation. Emphasis is placed upon cross-cultural, historical, and theoretical analysis of the family as a social institution. Prerequisite: SOC101

WEB
08229 Sociology of the Family Turcotte Seabury 3

 

SOC 370 Sociology of Culture

This course explores the nature and sources of cultural differences, with a focus on cross-cultural comparisons. Students will examine the content of culture, the production and distribution of cultural content, and the role of culture in shaping social institutions. Emphasis will be placed on relating these sociological phenomena to everyday life and evaluating competing explanations for how and why cultures differ. Prerequisites: SOC 101 or SSC 100. 3Cr

Augusta
10357 Sociology of Culture T 09:00AM-11:45AM Lake-Corral 3

 

SOC 375 Social Networks

An introduction to the essentials of social network theory and the methods of social network analysis, the study of patterns in communication and affiliation. Online, in groups, and friends, you are who you know. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or COM 205 or PSY 205. 3 Credits (this course is cross listed with COM 375)

WEB
08230 Social Networks Cook 3