Sociology is the scientific study of human groups and their social systems. Sociologists study how groups are organized and structured, their character and interaction, how groups change, and their impact on individuals. The course focuses on applying the “sociological imagination” which in turn helps students understand and appreciate different societies and cultures both contemporary and historical. (Formerly: SOC 110).
Prerequisites
Quarters Offered
Fall,
Winter,
Spring,
Summer
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Describe, apply and critique the sociological perspective.
- Describe, apply and critique three major theoretical perspectives in sociology.
- Describe, apply and critique the importance of culture and language for the human species.
- Describe, apply and critique the importance of social structure.
- Describe, apply and critique the biological myth of race and the political reality of race.
- Describe, apply and critique the importance of groups in the shaping of individuals and societies.
- Describe, apply and critique economic, racial, ethnic, gender, and age stratification in America.
- Describe, apply and critique systems of inequality globally.
- Describe, apply and critique the basic features family, education, economics, and politics.
- Describe, apply and critique the importance of social movements for modern society.
Institutional Outcomes
IO1 Communication: Students will be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
IO3 Human Relations/Workplace Skills: Students will be able to demonstrate teamwork, ethics, appropriate safety awareness and/or workplace specific skills.
IO3 Human Relations/Workplace Skills: Students will be able to demonstrate teamwork, ethics, appropriate safety awareness and/or workplace specific skills.
Course Content Outline
- The Sociological Perspective
- Culture
- Socialization
- Social Structure and Social Interaction
- Societies to Social networks
- Deviance and Social Control
- Social Stratification
- Sex and Gender
- Race and Ethnicity
- Marriage and Family
Department Guidelines
PO4 should be assessed: Students will be able to recognize or articulate personal/interpersonal aspects of, or connections between, diverse cultural, social, or political contexts.
PO5 should be assessed: Students will be able to solve problems by gathering, interpreting, combining and/or applying information from multiple sources.