Sociology

DESCRIPTION

This course offers a study of human relationships in society. It focuses upon the use of a sociological point of view to examine culture, social structure, the individual in society, social institutions, and social inequality. The changing social world and its implications are presented and analyzed. This course is 1 unit of credit.

OBJECTIVES

After completing the course, students will be able to:

• Apply sociological theories to problems of modern society.
• Define sociology and explore the sociologist's view of society.
• Explain the major sources of social change.
• List the major characteristics of minority groups and how they impact prejudice.
• Discuss the positive and negative consequences of modernization for society.

Course Outline

1. SOCIETY AND CULTURE
   1. What Is Sociology?
   2. The Nature of Culture
   3. Conformity and Deviance
      
      
2. SOCIAL STRUCTURE
   
   
   1. Roles, Relationships, and Groups
   2. Social Stratification

Course Outline Second Semester

3. SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
   
   
   1. The Family
   2. Religion and Education
   3. Government and Economic Systems
      
      
4. THE INDIVIDUAL IN SOCIETY
   
   
   1. The Early Years
   2. Adolescence
   3. The Adult Years
      
      
5. CONTINUITY AND CHANGE
   
   
   1. Communities and Change
   2. Social Movements and Collective Behavior
      
      
6. SOCIAL PROBLEMS
   
   
   1. Minorities and Discrimination
   2. Poverty
   3. Crime
   4. Problems of Mass Society

TEXTBOOK: Sociology, Study of Human Relationships, W. LaVerne Thomas, 1994