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Rod Golden
Adjunct Faculty - Sociology/African American Studies
Office: SC 14
480-266-4520
480-266-4520 (alt)
Office Hours
Students can meet with me anytime before or after class. Further, they make an appointment to meet with me when class isn't in session.
Classes Taught
Spring 2024
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 Credits | ||||
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The systematic study of social behavior and human groups, particularly the influence of culture, socialization, social structure, stratification, social institutions, differentiation by region, race, ethnicity, sex/gender, age, class, and socio/cultural change upon people's attitudes and behaviors. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28583 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
MoWe |
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Honors Program Only |
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Spring Flex Start 2024
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 Credits | ||||
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The systematic study of social behavior and human groups, particularly the influence of culture, socialization, social structure, stratification, social institutions, differentiation by region, race, ethnicity, sex/gender, age, class, and socio/cultural change upon people's attitudes and behaviors. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33059 |
Red Mountain Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture
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03/19/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
TuTh |
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| SOC212 | Gender and Society | 3 Credits | ||||
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A sociological exploration of the way culture shapes and defines gender in contemporary U.S. society. Major emphasis on gender roles, gender stereotypes, power and the relationship between gender and other intersecting social identities such as race, ethnicity, class, and sexual identity. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
29230 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/30/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Closed |
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Notes: Honors Program Only |
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Summer 2024
| FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success | 1 Credits | ||||
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Focus on student success through exploration of academic, career and life skills. Includes study of goal-setting/success strategies, academic mindset and financial literacy. Develop an education/career plan utilizing career assessments and other college resources. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
15304 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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06/24/2024 - 08/01/2024 |
MoWe |
10:55 AM - 12:00 PM |
Open 8 of 20 |
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Notes: Class 15304 is designated for the First Year Experience Program (FYEP) for first generation and FSS students. Enrollment is restricted to recent high school graduates from Mesa Public Schools who have applied to be part of the FYEP summer bridge cohort. For more information, contact Melissa Carpenter at melissa.carpenter@mesacc.edu |
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| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 Credits | ||||
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The systematic study of social behavior and human groups, particularly the influence of culture, socialization, social structure, stratification, social institutions, differentiation by region, race, ethnicity, sex/gender, age, class, and socio/cultural change upon people's attitudes and behaviors. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
15115 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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06/24/2024 - 08/01/2024 |
MoTuWeTh |
9:10 AM - 10:45 AM |
Open 11 of 25 |
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Notes: This class is designated for the First Year Experience Program (FYEP) for first generation and FSS students. Enrollment is restricted to recent high school graduates from Mesa Public Schools who have applied to be part of the FYEP summer bridge cohort. For more information, contact Melissa Carpenter at melissa.carpenter@mesacc.edu |
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Fall 2024
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 Credits | ||||
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The systematic study of social behavior and human groups, particularly the influence of culture, socialization, social structure, stratification, social institutions, differentiation by region, race, ethnicity, sex/gender, age, class, and socio/cultural change upon people's attitudes and behaviors. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
13462 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM |
Open 15 of 20 |
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Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. |
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15901 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM |
Open 18 of 20 |
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Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. |
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Fall Flex Start 2024
| AFR110 | Introduction to African-American Studies | 3 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to the study of the African-American experience. Interdisciplinary approach includes historical underpinnings; population and cultural characteristics; social, economic, and political issues; and implications for the future. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
13447 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM - 1:25 PM |
Open 23 of 25 |
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Notes: Class 13447 Students may contact instructor at: rod.golden@mesacc.edu |
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