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Sociology Extended Minor

Program Requirements

Lower Division Requirements

Students should complete all lower division requirements before completing upper division courses.

Students complete all of the following, with a minimum of 21 units:

SA 100W - Perspectives on Canadian Society (SA) (4)

An examination of Canadian society from the perspective of the social sciences -- an introduction both to the nature of Canadian society and to the use of sociological and anthropological concepts applied to the analysis of modern societies in general. This course is meant to appeal to those who specifically wish to expand their knowledge of Canadian Society, and also to those who may be considering further work in sociology and anthropology. Topics to be considered include class structure, the nature of Canada's population, regional variation, gender relations, multiculturalism, native issues. Prerequisite: . Writing/Breadth-Social Sci.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Karl Froschauer
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Karl Froschauer
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Benita Bunjun
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
Vancouver
SA 101 - Introduction to Anthropology (A) (4)

An introduction to the study of human social and cultural life from an anthropological perspective. The course will explore the scope and nature of the discipline of anthropology through study of selected cases drawn from both technologically simple communities and complex modern industrial societies. Students with credit for SA 170 may not take SA 101 for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences. Equivalent Courses: SA170. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Sitara Thobani
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Sitara Thobani
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D901 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D902 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D903 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D904 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Surrey
SA 150 - Introduction to Sociology (S) (4)

The study of basic concerns of sociology, such as social order, social change, social conflict and social inequality. Breadth-Social Sciences. Equivalent Courses: PSA.101. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Suzanna Crage
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D114 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D115 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D116 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D117 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D118 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Hilal Ozcetin
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
D902 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D903 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D904 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D905 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D906 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D907 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
SA 250 - Introduction to Sociological Theory (S) (4)

An account of sociological theory, outlining the main ideas and concepts of the principal schools of thought. Prerequisite: SA 150.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Ataman Avdan
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Efe Gurcan
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
Vancouver
SA 255 - Introduction to Social Research (SA) (4) *

An introduction to the conduct of sociological and anthropological research. Topics covered include: the relationship between theory and research, concept formation, operationalization, exploratory studies, hypothesis generation and testing, data collection techniques within both sociology and anthropology, the assessment of causality, the critical evaluation of research on both theoretical and methodological grounds, the definition of research problems, and ethical issues in social research. Prerequisite: SA 101 or 150. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Samantha May
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
STAT 203 - Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences (3) *

Descriptive and inferential statistics aimed at students in the social sciences. Scales of measurement. Descriptive statistics. Measures of association. Hypothesis tests and confidence intervals. Students in Sociology and Anthropology are expected to take SA 255 before this course. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Prerequisite: Recommended: a research methods course such as SA 255, CRIM 220, POL 213 or equivalent is recommended prior to taking STAT 203. Students with credit for any of STAT 101, 201, 270, ARCH 376 or BUEC 232 may not subsequently receive credit for this course. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Gamage Perera
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
OP01 TBD

* Students who have taken PSYC 210, BUEC 232, or STAT 101, 102, or 201 are exempt from STAT 203. It is highly recommended that students complete SA 255 before completing STAT 203.

Upper Division Requirements

Students complete a minimum of 4 upper division SA courses, with a minimum of 15 units, of which 2 must be designated sociology (S), and the remainder can be designated (S), (A), or (SA).

No more than 2 upper division transfer courses may be used towards this minor.

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Degree Requirements

For all bachelor of arts (BA) programs, students complete 120 units, which includes

  • at least 60 units that must be completed at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV
  • at least 45 upper division units, of which at least 30 upper division units must be completed at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV
  • at least 65 units (including 21 upper division units) in Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses
  • satisfaction of the writing, quantitative, and breadth requirements
  • an overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and upper division CGPA of at least 2.0, and a program (major, joint major, extended minor, minor) CGPA and upper division CGPA of at least 2.0

For students in other Faculties, please check your Faculty's overall degree requirements:

Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements

Students admitted to Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See for university-wide information.

WQB Graduation Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit

Requirement

Units

Notes
W - Writing

6

Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV within the student’s major subject
Q - Quantitative

6

Q courses may be lower or upper division
B - Breadth

18

Designated Breadth Must be outside the student’s major subject, and may be lower or upper division
6 units Social Sciences: B-Soc
6 units Humanities: B-Hum
6 units Sciences: B-Sci

6

Additional Breadth 6 units outside the student’s major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements)

Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas.