Course overview

This course provides an introduction to the sociological examination of cannabis as a social phenomenon. During the semester students will conduct a historical and intersectional analysis of the sociological study of cannabis and examine topics like social and cultural identity, regulation and enforcement, criminalization, and movements toward legalization. The topics of this course will be looked at through the perspective of social power and inequity--asking questions like, who has power? Who creates and shapes discourse, meaning, and legislation? Who benefits/ profits, and who gets left behind?--to uncover the processes that have led to the current cannabis landscape.

Syllabus

This course will be available Spring 2021. Check back in the coming weeks for the syllabus.

succeeding in an online classroom

If you have never taken an online class, it is a good idea to check out some of these tips for success!

Taking an online class is a big commitment! It is not self-paced; there are multiple due dates each week, and the average time spent per week on each unit is the same, if not more than a traditional classroom. This means you will need to set aside time each week to read and complete the required assignments.

You can also take this short quiz to see if online learning is right for you.

Canvas

Our class this semester will be available through Canvas.

To access the course log in to the CCSF Canvas portal

Username: CCSF ID (examples: W12345678 or @12345678)

Password: your RAM ID password

If you have never logged in to Canvas, check out the new user account activation page to learn how to claim your RAM ID and successfully sign in!

You can also contact the CCSF Help Desk at (415) 239-3711 for 24 hour assistance.

DSps info

Please contact the DSPS office if you require any accommodations

You can view the DSPS homepage for general information and services

If you need immediate assistance or need to make an appointment with a DSPS counselor, contact the DSPS main office at:

415-452-5481 (Voice)

415-452-5451 (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) or use California Relay Service

If you are a distance learner and are unable to come to campus, services can be arranged through email at dspsacom@ccsf.edu or by a phone appointment at 415-452-5481.

Contact info

The best ways to reach me are via email at bblayke@ccsf.edu and through our Canvas course inbox.

I will respond to emails within 48 hours. If you do not hear back from me within that time frame, please re-send your original email.

CANNABIS AT CCSF

Visit the Cannabis Studies page at CCSF to learn more about the new AA degree (it's the first in the nation!!)

Check out City Cannabis, our cannabis career path and industry focused workshops through CCSF Extension