SOCY 101 Introduction to Sociology
This course covers the basic concepts, principles, and processes in sociology. It is an introduction to material relating to culture, social interaction, institutions, and social change.
General Education Competency
GEM Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing
SOCY 101Introduction to Sociology
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Social Science
II. Course Specification
Course Type
General Education
General Education Competency
GEM Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing
Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
40
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course covers the basic concepts, principles, and processes in sociology. It is an introduction to material relating to culture, social interaction, institutions, and social change.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Identify and understand the basic components of the sociological perspective and understand the major sociological theories
- Understand the impact of culture on human behavior and understand the interdependence of the world’s nations and peoples
- Understand how the individual is shaped by nature and nurture
- Understand how status – such as age, gender, class, race/ethnicity, etc. – impacts life chances, practices, and attitudes
- Understand the relationship between social institutions and individuals
- Learn and develop soft skills related to future occupation
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Basic Sociology theories
Methods of Research
Culture and society
Socialization
Groups and organizations
Deviance and Crime
Stratification and inequality
Ethnicity and Race
Other topics individual professors would like to focus on
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Cultural or institutional paper – assignment that requires them to consider how they are a product of their culture and the institutions they were raised in. Paper will directly or indirectly address socialization, values, norms, symbols, and group processes influence individual opportunities, experiences, and perspectives.
Other assignments that individual professors believe will help students meet course outcomes
Required Exams
Chapter quizzes and/or exams
Final exam
Required Text
Essentials of sociology, Anthony Giddens et al. WW Norton 5th edition
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Cultural or institutional paper – assignment that requires them to consider how they are a product of their culture and the institutions they were raised in. Paper will directly or indirectly address socialization, values, norms, symbols, and group processes influence individual opportunities, experiences, and perspectives.
Other assignments that individual professors believe will help students meet course outcomes
Chapter quizzes and/or exams
Final exam