SOC/100 - Introduction to Sociology
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the set of perspectives on human life that allows us to understand how our personal lives are affected by our place in society. It explores ways of looking at the world that allow us to understand how the events and experiences of our lives are part of group dynamics, of social institutions, and of cultural meanings. It allows us to see personal events and meanings as affected by historical forces and to see how historical events may be shaped by personal choices.
This undergraduate course is 5 weeks.
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Course Objectives
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss sociology and how its primary theoretical perspectives work within a variety of contexts.
- Explain how socialization operates and develops across the life span.
- Summarize factors that contribute to group dynamics, social inequality, and social change within major social groups.
Prerequisites
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