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SOC 330 - Cultural and Historical Origins of Surfing

SOC 330: Cultural and Historical Origins of Surfing (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior Standing. Counts toward General Education (2026-27), General Education (2024-25).

3 units
  • Social and Behavioral Science
  • Area 4. Social and Behavioral Science
  • Leisure and Entertainment as Social Phenomena
  • Arts and Letters
  • Social and Behavioral Science
Offered: Summer 2027 (offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)

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Surfing from Hawaiian origins to the early 20th century. Special emphasis upon cultural differences between Polynesian and Western societies. Phenomenology of surfing.
Prerequisites
Junior or Senior Standing.
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From the catalog

Who can take it
Junior or Senior Standing.
Counts as
GE Explorations Social and Behavioral Science [UD 4]
Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #11041· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
41 of 41 seats open
Mon 4:00 PM-6:40 PM · AL 104