SOC 320Social Problems in a Global Context
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Sociology
Not in the current Undergraduate Calendar. Shown as it appeared in 2024–25.
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course examines causes of and responses to critical social problems in different world regions with a focus on how these problems intersect with processes of globalisation. Topics include global economic inequality, global health, gender inequality, the environment, and war.
Prerequisites
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
One post or comment in 1 thread mentions SOC 320, July 2021 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Spring 2021
Has anyone taken SOC 320? 1 point, 0 comments
u/OrganicJackfruit7: “Looking for an easy and interesting elective! Please let me know.”
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- Undergraduate Calendar, 2024–25The archived entry
- Requirements for Fall 2026Waterloo’s requisite checker
- Schedule of Classes, Fall 2026Instructors, rooms, live seats
- Quest Class SearchWhere you enrol
- Course outlinesSyllabi from past terms (UW login)
- UW FlowStudent ratings and reviews
- WClassesPast sections back to 2004, and who taught them
Calendar versions
Undergraduate Calendar
- 2020–21
- 2021–22
- 2024–25 (shown here)
- 2019–20 and earlier on ucalendar