Topics in Sociology (242-0-70)

Topic

Understanding Social Problems

Instructors

Suzanne Hassan Hammad

Meeting Info

Northwestern Qatar Room 2-257: Mon, Wed 10:00AM - 11:15AM (AST)

Overview of class

In this course, students will learn about social problems from a sociological perspective. The course explores questions such as what are social problems; who defines them; what are their causes and their consequences on society? We will examine contemporary social issues in global and regional contexts, and delve into topics that include but are not limited to the following: inequality and poverty, gender and sexism, ethnicity and race, population aging, family breakdown, digital addiction and cyberbullying, and urbanization. Responses at community, legislative, and policy levels within Qatar and globally will be explored.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisites: None

Open to first-year students, sophomores and ABP Dual Enrolled students

Open for cross-registration

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: NUQ: Seats are reserved for Sophomore and Freshmen only.