Section 1. Proposal Information
Course Developer:
Suzanne Williams
Date:  January 5, 2015
Catalog year to take effect :  
2014-2015 
2015-2016 _X_

Revision in credits
/Contact Hours

Type of Proposal
 Revised course 
 199 Experimental Course
 299 Experimental Course

Type of Course:
 Lower Division Collegiate (transfer)
 Professional/Technical (program requires)
 Professional/Technical (stand-alone)
 Developmental, numbered below 100

Rationale:
How does this proposal further the goals of the program or department? 
This revision will bring this course in alignment with similar courses at many Oregon colleges and universities, which are four credits. This revision will also match the trend of 3 to 4 credit conversions in the Social Science division.   Sociology faculty members agree that sociology courses should also be four credits.  The extra hour provides for deepening the curricula to enhance student learning.
     
What evidence supports this proposal? 
Three hours is insufficient to fulfill all of the course objectives.  Students indicate that longer classes would be beneficial.  
The 4-credit course would be more consistent with 4-year institutions and facilitate transfer to those institutions for our students.
     
(New courses) How do you know there is a demand for this course? 
     

PREVIOUS Catalog/Course Information:
Course Number: SOC 205 Course Title in Banner: Social Stratification and Social Systems (30 characters maximum)

Full Course Title in print catalog: SOC 205 Social Stratification and Social Systems

Prerequisites: none Co-requisites: none
Grade Option:  Graded (with P/NP option)   Pass/No Pass only
Number / Type Credits	Term Minimum Contact	Term Maximum Contact	11-Week Term Contact	
3 Lecture	30 hours (lecture credits x 10)	36 hours (lecture credits x 12)	33 hours (lecture credits x 11)	
   Lec/Lab	   hours (lec-lab credits x 20)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 24)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 22)	
   Lab	   hours (lab credits x 30)	   hours (lab credits x 36)	   hours (lab credits x 33)	
3 Total credits (sum)	30 Total hours (sum)	36 Total hours (sum)	33 Total hours (sum)	
What will change in this course as a result of changing the credits?
 Course Description 	 Course Outline		 Contact Hours
 Course Outcomes		 Other (explain): deepening of curricula
Section 2. Proposed Course Outline (A general statement of course content that informs class syllabus construction.)
Course Number: SOC 205 Course Title for Banner: Social Stratification and Social Systems (30 characters maximum)

Full Course Title for print catalog: SOC 205 Social Stratification and Social Systems

Prerequisites: none Co-requisites: none
Grade Option:  Graded (with P/NP option)   Pass/No Pass only
Number / Type Credits	Term Minimum Contact	Term Maximum Contact	11-Week Term Contact	
4 Lecture	40   hours (lecture credits x 10)	48 hours (lecture credits x 12)	44 hours (lecture credits x 11)	
   Lec/Lab	   hours (lec-lab credits x 20)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 24)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 22)	
   Lab	   hours (lab credits x 30)	   hours (lab credits x 36)	   hours (lab credits x 33)	
4 Total credits (sum)	40 Total hours (sum)	48 Total hours (sum)	44 Total hours (sum)	

Original Course Description:
Explores patterns of social inequality, or stratification, using sociological research and theory. Focuses on race, class, and gender inequality. May be offered as a telecourse.

New Course Description (300 character limit):

Explores patterns of social inequality, or stratification, using sociological research and theory. Focuses on race, class, and gender inequality. May be offered as a telecourse.

Original Course Outcomes and Proficiencies	Assessments Used	
What did the student know, what could the student do at the end of the course, or what attitudes related to the subject would the student hold?

Upon successful completion of this course, the student:	What evidence did you gather that students have achieved course outcomes? (assessment tools include departmental tests, written products, portfolios, juried performances, quizzes and exams, or alternative assessments such as qualitative studies, capstone projects, external reviewers, etc.)
How each outcome was assessed:	
A. Demonstrate knowledge of theories and concepts used in sociology to analyze social inequality	A. Objective and subjective exams, writing assignments, structured discussions	
B. Utilize empirical data to describe patterns of social inequality and social dynamics that contribute to those patterns	B. Objective and subjective exams, writing assignments, structured discussions      	
C. Explore how categories of difference (such as race, gender, and social class) are socially constructed and maintained	C. Objective and subjective exams, writing assignments, structured discussions	
D. Consider the significance of social stratification for shaping individual life chances and perspectives	D. Objective and subjective exams, writing assignments, structured discussions	
E. Engage with contemporary debates and controversies emerging from differences of gender, race, disability, sexuality, and social class	E. Objective and subjective exams, writing assignments, structured discussions      

New Course Outcomes and Proficiencies	Assessments Planned	
What will the student know or be able to do at the end of the course, or what attitudes related to the subject will the student hold?

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:	What evidence will you have that students have achieved course outcomes? (assessment tools may include departmental tests, written products, portfolios, juried performances, quizzes and exams, or alternative assessments such as qualitative studies, capstone projects, external reviewers, etc.)

How each outcome will be assessed:	
		
A. Demonstrate knowledge of theories and concepts used in sociology to analyze social inequality	A. Objective and subjective exams, writing assignments, structured discussions      	
B. Utilize empirical data to describe patterns of social inequality and social dynamics that contribute to those patterns	B. Objective and subjective exams, writing assignments, structured discussions	
C. Explore how categories of difference (such as race, gender, and social class) are socially constructed and maintained	C. Objective and subjective exams, writing assignments, structured discussions      	
D. Consider the significance of social stratification for shaping individual life chances and perspectives	D. Objective and subjective exams, writing assignments, structured discussions	
E. Engage with contemporary debates and controversies emerging from differences of gender, race, disability, sexuality, and social class	E. Objective and subjective exams, writing assignments, structured discussions      	

Original Course Content by Major Topics 
What topics were originally presented? What were the main activities of the course? What were the central themes?
     
Defining Stratification

Power, Material Resources, and Prestige Dimensions of Stratification

The Social Construction of Differences (including, but not limited to, race, social class, and gender)

Income and Wealth Distribution

Social Mobility

Class Analysis

Race and Ethnic Stratification

Gender Stratification

Poverty & Social Policy

New Course Content by Major Topics 
What topics will be presented? What are the main activities of the course? What are the central themes?
(See sample at  http://www.lanecc.edu/copps  

Defining Stratification

Power, Material Resources, and Prestige Dimensions of Stratification

The Social Construction of Differences (including, but not limited to, race, social class, and gender)

Income and Wealth Distribution

Social Mobility

Class Analysis

Race and Ethnic Stratification

Gender Stratification

Poverty & Social Policy
     

Section 3.  Curriculum Equity http://www.lanecc.edu/copps  
To promote an environment where all learners are encouraged to develop their full potential, this course will support Lane’s Curriculum Equity policy in the following way(s)    

The sociological study of stratification is centrally concerned with understanding diversity issues.
This course considers the influence of differences in power, material resources, and prestige on life chances.
This course will include class materials and activities which assist students in clearly recognizing and accepting basic similarities and differences among all members of humanity. 
Section 4.  Required Signatures
Library Impact Statement
Under accreditation standards, Library consultation is essential for new programs, new courses and for substantively revised courses when the revisions entail any change in library use. 

What assignments will require the use of library and information resources? 
The types of assignments are up to the discretion of the instructor and are not unique to the course.  Based on consultation with a faculty librarian, existing library resources should be sufficient.  The additional hour will allow instructors to explore options for utilizing library resources to enhance the information literacy component of the course.
      

Each academic area has a Liaison Librarian  http://www.lanecc.edu/library/services/liaison.htm to help faculty identify materials to be ordered to support the curriculum. Make an appointment with the designated librarian to discuss the library needs of your course at least a week ahead of the deadline for submission. 

To be completed by Liaison Librarian:
 Library resources are adequate to support this proposal.
 Additional resources are needed but can be obtained from current funds. 
 Significant additional Library funds/resources are required to support this proposal. 

					     
	Liaison Librarian			Date

Divisional Approvals 
Human, Physical, and Financial Resources (select one):
 Additional instructional costs (staff, materials, services or facilities) will be incurred to offer this course.  Source of funding:       
 No additional instructional resources (staff, materials, services or facilities) are needed to offer this course.
Explain:      

Divisional Recommendation (select one):
 The Academic Dean and Administrative Assistant have reviewed this course proposal and kept a copy for divisional files.
 Faculty review of this course was completed within the division on      (date).
 New course outlines have been prepared for the Divisional binder containing all current course outlines.

			     
Office Administrator			Date

Fees (select one):
 We have completed a fee request form to be submitted to ASA upon course approval.
 No special fees will be required for this course.
Required Certifications: 
 We have developed minimum course certification standards for this course to be filed with ASA to allow compliance with the faculty contract.
 We have completed faculty certification form(s)
(http://www.lanecc.edu/cops/faccertf.pdf )
for this course to be filed with ASA and Human Resources so RIF grid information will be updated. 

Divisional Recommendation (select one):
 Pass	 Do Not Pass 

			     
Academic Dean			Date

College Approval 	 			

				     							     
Curriculum Committee Chair				Date		Executive Dean for Academic Affairs	Date

Curriculum Approval Committee hearing:  		     		_____________________________	     
				Date		Vice President for Academic &	              Date
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