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Winter 2014
May 02,2024 |
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| SOC 204 - Introduction to Sociology |
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Associated Term:
Winter 2014
Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. Apply analytical skills to social phenomena in order to understand human behavior. Learn fundamentals of sociology as an academic discipline based on the systematic study of human group life. 2. Apply knowledge and experience to foster personal growth and better appreciate the diverse social world in which we live. Develop sociological imagination: the ability to recognize connections between individual experience and the structure and history of society. Considers the significance of diversity in social organization and interaction. 3. Understand the role of individuals and institutions within the context of society. Introduces the fundamentals of sociological analysis, recognizing the duality of social constraints and human agency in institutions and individual experience. Encourages students to examine connections between individual life experiences, the structure of society, and social change. 4. Assess different theories and concepts, and understand the distinctions between empirical and other methods of inquiry. Source materials utilize multiple sociological theories and research methods to develop core concepts. The social construction of reality is a central theme. Sociology is characterized as an empirically-based inquiry, in contrast to ideologies and knowledge gained through experience. 5. Utilize appropriate information literacy skills in written and oral communication. Core concepts build vocabulary to formulate meaningful problem statements from a sociological perspective. Course materials include qualitative and quantitative data from a variety of sources. Information is presented in oral, visual, and written formats. Opportunities for discussion and writing provided. 6. Understand the diversity of human experience and thought, individually and collectively. Recognizes social differentiation (such as class, race, and gender) and globalization as contributing to variations in social structure, culture, and the experiences of groups and individuals. 7. Apply knowledge and skills to contemporary problems and issues. Students learn to identify social forces (structure, culture, and interaction) that contribute to contemporary problems and issues. Conceptual material is applied to a variety of problems and issues. Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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