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Syllabus: Sociology 101

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Course Description

This comprehensive course provides an up-to-date presentation of the essentials of sociological study. Students will learn a wide range of classical and contemporary perspectives which will encourage links between theories and current research. With the addition of numerous net links, thoughtful exercises and examples, and review quizzes--this course will help students develop a sociological imagination. This is an ideal environment in which to examine ourselves, study our own society, as well as study our neighbors.

Topics covered will examine the sociological perspectives, sociological research, cultural debates, the process of socialization, groups and organizations, crime and deviance, stratification, inequality and discrimination that effects ageism and gender, race and ethnicity, issues involving the economy, different forms of government, marriage, religion, health and environment safety, urbanization, and social movements. This course is an excellent resource for any age student pursuing aspects of this study or the non-academic hobbyists and life-long learners.

Course Requirements

This course will not require you to have previous experience in any particular area but you should have a high school reading level. No books will be required.

Course Goals

These topics will be covered:

1. Sociology Defined

2. Sociology’s Role in Public Health

3. Quantitative Versus Qualitative Studies

4. Important Terms within Society

5. Varying Forms of Social Perspectives

6. Primary Methodologies for Gathering Research

7. Survey Creation

8. Validity

9. Reliability

10. Culture: Definition

11. Cultural Discussion

12. Three Theoretical Discussions

13. Social Development Theories

14. Development Debates

15. Socialization Process

16. Social Interaction and Class: Categories,

17. Types of Groups

18. Stratification

19. Patterns of Interaction Among Racial and Ethnic Groups

20.Formation of a Group

21. Government through History

22. Government and Political Structures

23. Process or Urbanization

24. Effects of Urbanization in Population and The Environment

25. Population Growth Urban Sprawl

26. High Growth Areas

27. Steps to Counteracting Globalization

28. Social Conformity Issues

29. Deviances

30. Labeling Theory

31. Strain Theory

32. Differential Association

33. Functionalism

34. Conflict Theory

35. Crime Statistics and Racial Inequalities

36. Rehabilitation Recidivism

37. Social Classes

38. Social Mobility

39. Sexism

40. Ageism

41. Race and Ethnicity

42. Minority Groups

43. Marriage/Family Dynamic

44. Money, Economy, and Social Relevance

45. The New Millennium and Mass Media

46. Censorship and freedom of Speech

47. Religion versus Spirituality

48. Environmental health

49. Social Movements

Course Materials

All course material will be provided in the lessons and netlinks. There are no required materials to purchase before taking the class

Grading Policy

Each lesson will include a lesson review quiz along with one or two assignments. Students will successfully complete this course with 70% or better.

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Introduction to Sociology
Lesson 2: Developing a Sociological Perspective
Lesson 3: Sociological Research
Lesson 4: Culture
Lesson 5: Socialization and the Life Cycle
Lesson 6: Social Interaction
Lesson 7: Groups and Organizations
Lesson 8: Governments, Political Power, and War
Lesson 9: Urbanization and Population
Lesson 10: Deviance, Crime, and Social Conformity
Lesson 11: Stratification, Class, and Inequality
Lesson 12: Gender and Age Inequality: Sexism and Ageism
Lesson 13: Race and Ethnic Inequality
Lesson 14: Marriage and the Family
Lesson 15: Work and Economic Life
Lesson 16: Mass Media and Education
Lesson 17: Religion and Education
Lesson 18: Health and the Environment
Lesson 19: Social Change and Social Movements

Book Recommendations

Although there are no Required books for this course, I do have a couple of Recommended books.

1. Down to Earth Sociology: Introductory Readings Booklink: Down to Earth Sociology: Introductory Readings

2. A Dictionary of Sociology (Oxford Paperback Reference) (Paperback) Booklink: A Dictionary of Sociology

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