— Sociology of Law

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Law as a social institution. Theories and research on the relationships between legal systems and other aspects of society. How social inequalities can be reproduced, lessened, or exacerbated by law and its enforcement. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS). SOC 155 — Sociology of Law (4 units) Course Description: Law as a social institution. Theories and research on the relationships between legal systems and other aspects of society. How social inequalities can be reproduced, lessened, or exacerbated by law and its enforcement. Prerequisite(s): SOC 001 , SOC 002 , or SOC 003 recommended. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to upper division Sociology and Sociology Organizational Studies majors and Sociology graduate students. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS). SOC 155 — Sociology of Law (4 units) Course Description: Law as a social institution. Theories and research on the relationships between legal systems and other aspects of society. How social inequalities can be reproduced, lessened, or exacerbated by law and its enforcement. Prerequisite(s): SOC 001 , SOC 002 , or SOC 003 recommended. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to upper division Sociology and Sociology Organizational Studies majors and Sociology graduate students. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027.