Soc 300 Soc of Dev Countries Syllabus
Soc 300 Soc of Dev Countries Syllabus
Sociology of Developing Countries – SOC 300
SOC300038VA016*1118*001
SOC300067VA016*1118*001
Prerequisite: SOC100 or Instructor’s permission
Quarter Summer 2012
Meeting Days/Time Online, asynchronous, week-by-week units between
Monday, July 2 and Sunday, September 16
Instructor Edward Hernandez
Instructor Phone 631-275-4080 between 8:00am and 10:00pm [ET]
Instructor E-mail
Instructor Office Hours/Location Best time to reach me at the above number, are
weekdays between 12:00 - 2:00 pm, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
or evenings between 8:00 – 10:00 pm
Academic Office Contact http://hss.strayer.edu
Technical Support Contact Information Strayer Online Technical Support - 877-642-2999
Blackboard - 866-350-9427
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL
(including all mandatory software)
1. Handelman, H. (2011). SOC 300: The challenge of Third World development: 2011 custom
edition (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Longman – Pearson Custom Publishing.
2. Griffiths, R. J. (Ed.). (2011). SOC300: Developing World 11/12: 2011 custom edition (21st
ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Analyzes the main cultural strata in selected societies of the Third World. Emphasizes their
unique historical background and development, their traditional ethos, national
characteristics, family structures and religious beliefs, as well as their political, economic,
and foreign policy views.
II. EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
a. Identify the sociological terms, concepts, and issues currently related to the study of
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developing nations, and discuss the varied impact of modernization on developing
countries that are mainly agricultural.
b. Recognize the impact of environmental degradation and population explosion on the
quality of life of both developing countries and the industrial world.
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Soc 300 Soc of Dev Countries Syllabus
Sociology of Developing Countries – SOC 300
SOC300038VA016*1118*001
SOC300067VA016*1118*001
Prerequisite: SOC100 or Instructor’s permission
Quarter Summer 2012
Meeting Days/Time Online, asynchronous, week-by-week units between
Monday, July 2 and Sunday, September 16
Instructor Edward Hernandez
Instructor Phone 631-275-4080 between 8:00am and 10:00pm [ET]
Instructor E-mail
Instructor Office Hours/Location Best time to reach me at the above number, are
weekdays between 12:00 - 2:00 pm, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
or evenings between 8:00 – 10:00 pm
Academic Office Contact http://hss.strayer.edu
Technical Support Contact Information Strayer Online Technical Support - 877-642-2999
Blackboard - 866-350-9427
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL
(including all mandatory software)
1. Handelman, H. (2011). SOC 300: The challenge of Third World development: 2011 custom
edition (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Longman – Pearson Custom Publishing.
2. Griffiths, R. J. (Ed.). (2011). SOC300: Developing World 11/12: 2011 custom edition (21st
ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Analyzes the main cultural strata in selected societies of the Third World. Emphasizes their
unique historical background and development, their traditional ethos, national
characteristics, family structures and religious beliefs, as well as their political, economic,
and foreign policy views.
II. EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
a. Identify the sociological terms, concepts, and issues currently related to the study of
SOC300 v201103 1
, Soc 300 Soc of Dev Countries Syllabus
developing nations, and discuss the varied impact of modernization on developing
countries that are mainly agricultural.
b. Recognize the impact of environmental degradation and population explosion on the
quality of life of both developing countries and the industrial world.
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