This course will acquaint the student with basic concepts and methods used in the study of sociology. Materials will cover major social differences, such as class, race, sex, age, and deviant behavior. Institutions of social life, such as family, education, religion, power, and work will be examined. IAI: S7 900.
Appropriate assessment score or ENGL 1422 with a grade of C or better - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the "sociological imagination" and use it to analyze the life experiences of the self and others.
- Identify and explain the major sociological perspectives and theories within the field of sociology.
- Analyze social phenomena utilizing the major sociological perspectives and theories.
- List the basic research methods employed in sociology.
- Explain the basic concepts used in sociology
1. Introduction to Sociology
2. Intro to Methods
3. Culture
4. Socialization & Development
5. Social interaction
6. Groups & organizations
7. Deviance
8. Social Inequality
9. Gender & sexuality
10. Race
11. Politics and Economy
12. Families
13. Education & Religion
14. Population and Urbanization