Human Sciences
Sociology
This course introduces the scientific study of society, also known as Sociology. The course introduces students to a range of basic sociological principles, from the origins of sociology as a discipline, to a variety of issues faced in everyday life
About the course
Course Overview
This course introduces the scientific study of society, also known as Sociology. The course introduces students to a range of basic sociological principles, from the origins of sociology as a discipline, to a variety of issues faced in everyday life. Specific issues examined are Ethnicity, Gender, Family, Education, Religion, Government, Economy, Health, and Illness.
Textbook: Sociology (Boundless CC BY-SA 4.0)
By the end of the course
Learning Objectives
- Explore how Sociology contributes to an understanding of the social world.
- Understand how patterns of thought and knowledge are influenced by social, political, and economic structures.
- Understand how theories inform substantive areas of current sociological topics.
Course contents
What You'll Study
Sociology
Sociological Research
Culture
Socialization
Social Interaction
Social Groups & Organization
Deviance, Social Control, & Crime
Global Stratification & Inequality
U.S. Stratification & Inequality
Race & Ethnicity
Gender Stratification & Inequality
Family
Education
Religion
Government
Economy
Population & Urbanization
Aging
Health & Illness
Social Change
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