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Introduction
to Sociology
See society the way sociologists do, through data, structure, and the social forces that shape individual lives more than most people realize.
What You'll Learn
A full semester of introduction to sociology — completed at your own pace, with no deadlines or fixed class times.
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Identify the fundamental principles and concepts of sociology, including culture, socialization, and social structure
- Analyze and evaluate sociological theories and perspectives on various societal phenomena, such as inequality, deviance, and social change
- Apply sociological research methods to investigate and analyze social issues and trends effectively
- Examine the complexities of cultural diversity and its impact on social interactions, identity formation, and societal norms; and critically assess the role of social institutions, such as family, education, and healthcare, in shaping individual behavior and societal dynamics.
Major Course Topics
Course chapters and lessons
Introduction to Sociology has 14 chapters across 68 instructional hours, as listed in the course syllabus. Expand any chapter to see the lessons inside it.
- Chapters
- 14
- Lessons
- 67
- Instructional hours
- 68 hrs
- Semester hours
- 3
Chapter 1
Sociology Basics: Exploring the Field
- 1.1 What Is Sociology?
- 1.2 Significance of Sociology: Impact on Public Policy, Social Dynamics & Personal Growth
- 1.3 Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology
- 1.4 Why Study Sociology?
Chapter 2
Sociological Research and Culture
- 2.1 Approaches to Sociological Research
- 2.2 Research Methods
- 2.3 Gerhard Lenski's Theories: Sociocultural Evolution, Social Stratification & Technological Advancement
- 2.4 What is Culture?
- 2.5 Elements of Culture
- 2.6 High, Low, Pop, Sub, Counter-culture and Cultural Change
- 2.7 Theoretical Perspectives on Culture
Chapter 3
Society, Social Interaction, and Socialization
- 3.1 Types of Societies
- 3.2 Theoretical Perspectives on Society
- 3.3 Social Constructions of Reality
- 3.4 Theories of Self-Development
- 3.5 Why Socialization Matters
- 3.6 Agents of Socialization
- 3.7 Socialization Across the Life Course
Chapter 4
Groups and Organization
- 4.1 Types of Groups
- 4.2 Group Size and Structure
- 4.3 Formal Organizations
Chapter 5
Deviance, Crime, and Social Control
- 5.1 Deviance and Control
- 5.2 Theoretical Perspectives on Deviance and Crime
- 5.3 Crime and the Law
Chapter 6
Social Stratification in the United States
- 6.1 What Is Social Stratification?
- 6.2 Social Stratification and Mobility in the United States
- 6.3 Global Stratification and Inequality
- 6.4 Theoretical Perspectives on Social Stratification
Chapter 7
Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Sex, and Sexuality
- 7.1 Racial, Ethnic, and Minority Groups
- 7.2 Theoretical Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity
- 7.3 Prejudice, Discrimination, and Racism
- 7.4 Intergroup Relationships
- 7.5 Race and Ethnicity in the United States
- 7.6 Sex, Gender, Identity, and Expression
- 7.7 Gender and Gender Inequality
- 7.8 Sexuality
Chapter 8
Aging, Relationships, Marriage, Family, and Religion
- 8.1 Who Are the Elderly? Aging in Society
- 8.2 The Process of Aging
- 8.3 Challenges Facing the Elderly
- 8.4 Theoretical Perspectives on Aging
- 8.5 What Is Marriage? What Is a Family?
- 8.6 Variations in Family Life
- 8.7 Challenges Families Face
- 8.8 The Sociological Approach to Religion
- 8.9 World Religions
- 8.10 Religion in Contemporary Society: Agents of Change and Emerging Trends in the United States
Chapter 9
Education
- 9.1 Education around the World
- 9.2 Theoretical Perspectives on Education
- 9.3 Issues in Education
Chapter 10
Government and Politics
- 10.1 Power and Authority
- 10.2 Forms of Government
- 10.3 Politics in the United States
- 10.4 Theoretical Perspectives on Government and Power
Chapter 11
Work and the Economy
- 11.1 Economic Systems
- 11.2 Globalization and the Economy
- 11.3 Work in the United States
Chapter 12
Health and Medicine
- 12.1 The Social Construction of Health
- 12.2 Global Health
- 12.3 Health in the United States
- 12.4 Comparative Health and Medicine
- 12.5 Theoretical Perspectives on Health and Medicine
Chapter 13
Population, Urbanization, and the Environment
- 13.1 Demography and Population
- 13.2 Urbanization
- 13.3 The Environment and Society
Chapter 14
Social Movements and Social Change
- 14.1 Collective Behavior
- 14.2 Social Movements
- 14.3 Social Change
These chapters come straight from the official course syllabus, which also sets out the graded assignment and the proctored final exam.
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