Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

SOC214A Illumination Project I

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Applies the sociological perspective to the study of social problems and possible solutions. Explores the central questions around institutional privilege, power and oppression, social identity, cultural assumptions and discrimination. Examines the many ways in which social contexts, institutional structures, and unequal relations of power shape society and how collective behavior can lead to social change. Includes training in group facilitation, cross cultural community building, social change interventions, creative production and popular education theater. Fosters the development of the skills needed to think critically about the causes and consequences of social change. This is the first course of a three course sequence. Prerequisites: Instructor permission, and (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)

Credits: 4

Class schedule definitions

Cost:

cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees

Books:

$0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)

Register:

use the CRN to register in MyPCC – see how to register

Class types:

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• In-person: classes take place at specific times and locations. Attendance in person is required.
• Online: classes do not have meeting times. Regular online interaction is required and there are weekly assignments.
• Remote: classes take place at specific times online. Students must be logged in during class meeting times.
• In-person and remote: classes meet both in-person and remotely. Attendance at both is required.
• In-person and online: classes meet in-person with additional online activities required.
• Remote and online: classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.