10809196Intro to Sociology
Course Information
Description
Introduces students to the fundamental sociological concepts, including sociological perspectives, research methods, the significance of culture in society, and the socialization process. Other topics include deviance, the impact of groups on behavior, societal inequities, global changes, the role of social institutions, and social stratification.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Describe sociological perspectives related to current issues, problems, and/or institutions
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, visual, and/or written presentation
    Criteria
    describe the basic premises of the theoretical perspectives, conflict, functionalism, and symbolic interaction
    analyze issues, problems, institutions, and/or the workplace from each of the theoretical perspectives
    describe sociological research methods

  2. Analyze the importance of culture within societies
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, visual, and/or written presentation
    Criteria
    use sociological terms in context
    differentiate various dimensions of culture
    evaluate the influence of value systems on cultures
    explore challenges and opportunities in multi-cultural environments
    examine the functions of ethnocentricity and cultural relativism

  3. Summarize the influence of socialization on human behavior
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, visual, and/or written presentation
    Criteria
    use sociological terms in context
    outline the socialization process through the life span
    assess the impact of socialization agents

  4. Apply deviance theories
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, visual, and/or written presentation
    Criteria
    use sociological terms in context
    differentiate between deviance and criminality
    apply deviance theories to workplace and/or social problems

  5. Analyze the power of groups to influence behavior
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, visual, and/or written presentation
    Criteria
    use sociological terms in context
    describe characteristics of a group
    identify group influences on personal and/or occupational behaviors
    examine the influence of leadership styles within groups

  6. Assess the consequences of social, racial, ethnic, gender, age, sexual orientation, and other inequities
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, visual, and/or written presentation
    Criteria
    use sociological terms in context
    distinguish among the experiences of categories of people who are faced with discrimination
    summarize the social consequences of prejudice and discrimination
    explore the intersections between inequities

  7. Examine the effects of globalization on societies
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, visual, and/or written presentation
    Criteria
    use sociological terms in context
    summarize the consequences of social changes due to technological, demographic, political, economic, and environmental factors
    analyze social changes resulting from globalization

  8. Analyze how social institutions function in society
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, visual, and/or written presentation
    Criteria
    use sociological terms in context
    describe the function/purpose of each institution
    apply theoretical perspectives to social institutions
    determine how changes in one institution impacts other institutions

  9. Assess the impact of social stratification
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, visual, and/or written presentation
    Criteria
    use sociological terms in context
    outline socioeconomic classes
    define different systems of social stratification
    describe how demographic factors intersect with class status
    examine social mobility across social classes