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“The social world, therefore, is to be known not simply by “discovery” of some external fact, not only by looking outward, but also by opening oneself inward. Awareness of the self is seen as an indispensable avenue to awareness of the social world. For there is no knowledge of the world that is not a knowledge of our own experience with it and our relation to it” (Alvin Goulder 1970 in The Coming Crisis of Western Sociology).
As humans we are multifaceted creatures capable of great things, capable of changing each other’s lives both negatively and positively. As humans we are also interested in our selves, our identity, our origin and our purpose. The discipline of sociology affords us some insight on these matters by exposing us to a perspective called the sociological imagination. The purpose of this site is to serve as a hub or a place of reference for students of Assistant Professor Reneé Hosang-Alleyne . As a student, you will have access to updates, syllabi and documents. If you are not a student but have an interest in coursework, email the professor for the most recent copy of the syllabus. This site is updated each semester to reflect the most current information. In addition, to view the official description of the courses please view the TCC catalogue.
Courses I teach at Tidewater Community College
Courses I teach at Tidewater Community College
*Course descriptions are not the official college catalog decriptions, they are meant to provide a general overview of the course.
Social Problems
*Social problems is a sociology course that focuses on understanding society by deconstructing the social forces that displaces and marginalizes members of society while affecting human behavior. We deconstruct those forces that facilitate problems and we identify solutions using the sociological imagination.
Sociology of Family
*This course is an exploration of topics such as marriage and family in social and cultural context. Addresses the single scene, dating and marriage styles, child-rearing, spousal interaction, single parent families, and alternative lifestyles.
What you may need before you register for this course: an open mind, a willingness to challenge your assumptions, to get a bit uncomfortable, to do some reading, and a sense of humor.
Introduction to Sociology
*This course you will explore the fundamentals of sociology. You will learn how ‘social forces’ impact your behavior and apply to your daily life. More importantly you will learn about the sociological imagination and its application to understanding to the social world.
Resources
Resources
Mindfulness and Contemplation
Book Recommendations
Braving The Wilderness - Brené Brown
The Sociological Imagination - C. Wright Mills
The Power of Mindful Learning - Ellen Langer
A Sacred Unity - Gregory Bateson
The War for Kindness by Jamil Zakil
The Power of Bridging by john a. powell
Other Resources
Housing and Urban Development
Virginia Poverty Law Center
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