West Hancock High School
Fall 2024
| Class | Instructor | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-105 Composition I | D Trautman | 3 |
| SOC-110 Intro to Sociology | H Lang | 3 |
Spring 2025
| Class | Instructor | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-106 Composition II | D Trautman | 3 |
| SOC-115 Social Problems | H Lang | 3 |
Course Descriptions
ENG-105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
The course develops skills in reading and writing with an emphasis on expository methods of development and personal experience as supporting material. Students may be requested to use computers and other technology. Students must meet minimum competency requirements in writing to receive a grade of C- or higher which is required to enroll in Composition II. (45-0) Equivalent to ENGL-104, ENGL-101, 30-101, ENG-102.
ENG-106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ENG-105 Composition I or ENG-102 Composition and Speech I with a grade of C- or higher. As a continuation of ENG-105 Composition I, the course emphasizes argumentative and persuasive writing, research methods, and language. Students may be requested to use computer programs and watch videos. Students must meet minimum competency requirements in writing to receive a grade of C- or higher. (45-0) Equivalent to ENGL-102, ENGL-105, 30-102, ENG-103.
SOC-110 Introduction to Sociology (3 s.h.)
This is an introductory survey course; sociology is the scientific study of society. Inquiries into what holds societies together, what causes societies to change, and how social forces affect our daily lives are covered in this course. Topics covered include: culture and society, socialization, social research, groups, organizations, institutions, deviance, gender, race, and ethnicity. An emphasis is placed on cultural diversity. (45-0-0-0) Equivalent to 80-110, SOCS-101
SOC-115 Social Problems (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: SOC-110 Introduction to Sociology is recommended. Corequisite: SOC-881 Social Responsibility and Community Service is recommended. An introduction to the study of contemporary social problems. The course examines how social problems are identified, explores underlying conditions and causes of social problems, and considers possible solutions and policy implications. Emphasis is on sociological and critical thinking frameworks. Topics of exploration include: mental illness, substance abuse, crime, prejudice and discrimination, prostitution, poverty, and more. (45-0-0-0) Equivalent to 80-111, SOCS-103