SOC 1010 - INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY

credits: 3.0
Will provide an overview of sociological work and thought. Sociology studies and analyzes people collectively and since human beings are social species, it is both practical and interesting. Here we will consider the kinds of questions sociologists ask, the methods used to answer them and the theories generated to explain various aspects of social relationships and society. Objectives: A) Understand why social change occurs, in particular in response to particular environments of constraint and opportunity; B) To be able to assess different models of explaining social movement behavior; C) Learn in depth about one major social movement; D) Able to identify how discourse and culture play a role in social change. Method of Instruction: Lecture, discussion, and videos. Method of Evaluation: Exams, discussions, and research. Meets *WEP Distribution Requirement.