SOCI110P Introduction to Sociology (Paired Section)
Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Sociology
- I. Course Number and Title
- SOCI110P Introduction to Sociology (Paired Section)
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- Paired Section of READ110
- V. Other Pertinent Information
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This course meets the General Education requirement for Social Science.
This course meets the General Education requirement for Diversity.
This course meets the General Education requirement for Critical Thinking. - VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course is an introduction to the basic concepts in the field of sociology, with emphasis upon the application of these concepts to the understanding of American institutions: politics, economics, religion, education, marriage, and the family.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- identify key concepts in sociology and apply these concepts to sociological phenomena [Social Science];
- demonstrate an understanding of the functioning of society and its institutions;
- demonstrate the ability to recognize the impact of social issues on their lives and how that knowledge can provide them with tools to deal with the world around them;
- demonstrate an understanding of human behavior and/or the relationships of people within societies from a sociological perspective [Social Science];
- demonstrate the ability to read critically, analyze and interpret information and construct logical, well-supported positions on current social and political issues [Critical Thinking]; and
- demonstrate an understanding of diverse sociological perspectives in local, national, and global contexts [Diversity].
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- The foundations of sociology: its origins, theoretical perspectives, and research methods.
- Society and the individual: to include a consideration of the concepts of culture, norms, values, socialization, and deviance.
- Social inequality: social class, race, gender, and age.
- Social institutions: family, education, religion, economy, and government.
- Global patterns: poverty, population, environment, the developing world. Topics to be selected by individual instructors.
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Student assessment consists of in-class exams, electronically administered exams, essays, written assignments, multi-media projects, and/or participation in classroom/online discussions. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 10/06; Core Objectives/Goals added 5/04; Revised 4/06; Paired syllabus approved 8/14; New Core 8/2015