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Introduction to Sociology – Katherine Sobering
Teaching

Introduction to Sociology

by katieadmin

This course provides an introduction to the study of society. It begins by introducing major paradigms of social thought and the methods that are used to conduct social scientific research. Although not comprehensive, it then introduces some of the major topics that sociologists study, including culture, inequality, gender, race and ethnicity, work, organizations, and social change. The overarching goal of the course is for students to develop a sociological imagination so that they can connect their individual experiences to the larger factors that shape social life and develop the tools to critically analyze the world around them.

Upon the successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:

  • Understand people’s behavior from a sociological perspective.
  • Identify and define main sociological concepts.
  • Explain the primary methodological approaches used by sociologists.
  • Be familiar with the relationship between social structure and individual agency.
  • Understand social inequality and its consequences.