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Rod Golden

Adjunct Faculty - Sociology/African American Studies

Cultural Science

Cultural Science

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

Fall 2023

SOC101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Credits

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.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17426
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoWe
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Closed

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Honors Program Only
33974
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoWe
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Class Started

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
33412
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Class Started

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Fall Flex Start 2023

AFR110 Introduction to African-American Studies 3 Credits

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.
General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17409
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
12:00 PM - 1:25 PM

Class Started

Notes: Class 17409 Students may contact instructor at: rod.golden@mesacc.edu

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Spring 2024

SOC101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Credits

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.

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.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33059
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Open

17 of 20
Seats Available
28583
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Open

14 of 20
Seats Available

Notes: Honors Program Only

Spring Flex Start 2024

SOC212 Gender and Society 3 Credits

A sociological analysis of the way culture shapes and defines the positions and roles of both men and women in society. Major emphasis on social conditions which may lead to a broadening of gender roles and a reduction of gender role stereotypes and the implications of these changes. Prerequisites: None.
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
01/30/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Open

3 of 20
Seats Available

Notes: Honors Program Only

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