At this point in the course, you have learned that there are varying theoretical and methodological approaches used by sociologists. In addition, we have covered a variety of topics of interest to sociologists, such as culture, socialization, social inequality, and gender. Now it is time for you to apply some of your newly gained knowledge and skills!…
Upon completion of the course students will be able to understand, critically evaluate and apply each of the academic objectives listed bellow…
Learning outcomes: Successful students will be familiar with the basic terminology, concepts, methods, history, and findings of sociology and the family, and be able to think critically about human behavior related to marriage and the family as it is shaped by group life. The student will demonstrate an ability to recognize patterns of social diversity and inequality in the subject area, describe a range of key concepts and theoretical approaches in the subject area, and identify ethical issues in social science research. Students will also recognize the difference between causal and correlational relationship and recognize methods of inquiry that lead to scientific knowledge. Students will demonstrate critical thinking and sociological knowledge in a series of examination questions, chapter summaries, discussions, and projects. Learning objectives are listed at the beginning of each chapter in your textbook.…
Look up the SUBJECT INDEX of Jenks (ed.) and at least 1 Introductory Textbook/Encyclopaedia/Dictionary in Sociology…
2. To provide the student the opportunity to become familiar with specific theories of sociology in those areas of central concern in the discipline.…
COURSE DESCRIPTION. During the next 15 weeks we will be exploring the social world as understood and explained by sociologists. The sociological investigation of society provides perspectives that are unique and often times insightful -- an introduction to theoretical models along with an overview of the research methods used by sociologists are two primary components of this course. Sociological concepts will be used to analyze such things as inequality in society, work, power, and social movements.…
Symbols –words, objects, sounds, gestures, or ideas which people assign a name & a meaning.…
When the media replaces older female broadcasters with younger ones while keeping older ones, what might explain this?…
It is useful to study sociology to achieve a greater understanding of society and to provide valid interpretations about:…
People started inventing new ways to farm which lead to people working far away from home for strangers. This change in the system of production took people out of their homes weakening the traditions that had guided community life for centuries.…
Sociology is the study of society, and is a method of enquiry and explanation. In this unit learners will gain an…
Vissing, Y. (2011). An Introduction to Sociology. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu…
This unit aims to provide students with an introduction to the foundations of the discipline of…
There is a saying that I hold close to my heart, it goes something like, “You cannot trip over things that are behind you”. This saying is applicable to both person life and to life in general. I hold the personal belief that one has to learn from past mistakes in order to avoid making similar ones in the future. This aspect is what sociology works with, the prevention of society to commit the same mistakes twice and in doing so help create a better society. Sociology is the scientific study of human society. The study covers topics such as society’s origins, development, organization, and institutions. It is important to understand the way society functions in order to formulate wise decisions for the development of the…
Going into this course, my initial thoughts were that I would be learning sociology—the study of people. My first impression was, “how difficult of a concept could that be…studying people. I’m a people person, I like dealing with people; what more to it could there be?!” However, as I began to dive into the coursework, and read non-fictional examples of the complexities of people and society, I recognized how naïve my initial thoughts were.…