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SOCI1101-01: Introduction to Sociology (3 hrs.)
Students survey sociology as a discipline, examining such topics as sociological theory and methods and selected substantive areas. Students gain an understanding of the methods used for studying society. They learn to relate social theories to observable social behavior. Observations are made of the relationships of the students’ personal experiences with the more general social processes.
- Date Added to MERLOT:
- July 9, 2019
- Created by:
- Ahmad Adams
- License:
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Prerequisites
N/A
Pedagogical Approach & Learning Outcomes
Pedagogical Approach
In class lectures.
Required textbook readings.
Learning Outcomes
After successful course completion, the student should be able to:
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Demonstrate a basic understanding of the sociological imagination.
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Use the sociological perspective or imagination to interpret the real world.
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Understand and critically discuss the three major theoretical perspectives, functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic-interaction theory.
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Apply sociological concepts to observable events and social issues.
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Define social diversity in a global context.
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Appreciate the major ethical and value issues confronting the sociological researcher.
Assessment & Other Information
Assessment
In class participation and chapter assesments.
Other Information
None
