SOCY 1511: Local Social Science: Sociological Approaches to Local Issues (SOCY)
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
This Local Theme course uses the methods and insights of the social sciences to explore the central question of what it means to be a member of a "local" community. Through the study of the experiences of different peoples, cultures, and communities in our city, our region, or our nation, students will be able to better understand the complexity and diversity of the society in which we live. SOCY 1511 introduces students to the central principles of sociology through an examination of various social, cultural, economic, and political issues. Section information text: This Prospect For Success (PFS) course fulfills a general education requirement and is for incoming CHESS Freshmen only. This section is subtitled: “Ethical Issues: Poverty, Inequality, and Justice” and provides an opportunity: (1) to gain an understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality in the United States (2) to learn and explore different ethical theories and frameworks and (3) to apply these ethical principles to contemporary social issues. PFS courses are designed to help new students transition to college and develop skills needed for success at UNC Charlotte.
Average GPA: 3.11
Grade distribution records: 1,569 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 730 | 46.5% |
| B | 428 | 27.3% |
| C | 224 | 14.3% |
| D | 66 | 4.2% |
| F | 67 | 4.3% |
| W | 53 | 3.4% |
Based on 1,569 student grade records across 6 terms and 8 professors.
Instructors
- Sarah Smith 324 students, Average GPA 3.01
- Stephanie Bradley 306 students, Average GPA 3.14
- Mary Stearns 300 students, Average GPA 3.57
- Scott Fitzgerald 203 students, Average GPA 3.00
- Jonathan Overton 175 students, Average GPA 2.65
- Candace Miller 166 students, Average GPA 2.74
- Sean Langley 78 students, Average GPA 3.65
- Diane Zablotsky 17 students, Average GPA 3.76