SOC 2560 - Cannabis, Culture, and Consciousness

3 cr

This interdisciplinary course combines historical, sociological, cross-cultural, and philosophical perspectives on cannabis and its role and meaning in human cultures, societies, and individuals. The course will also explore the political, legal, civil, and criminal justice dimensions of cannabis. Applying historical, anthropological, sociological, and philosophical analyses of cannabis in multiple societies and across different cultural and historical settings will provide students with a broad, deep, and rich understanding of this important and often misunderstood and controversial plant. Federal financial aid cannot be used to cover the cost of any cannabis course.
This course fulfills a Humanistic Perspective general education requirement.
Every term