Sociology is essentially the study of Human behavior and Social Structures. In this one semester class we will examine social phenomenon from an academic perspective looking for patterns of social interaction and how those interactions influence human behavior. Through a variety of methods students will explore different sociological ideas from an educative perspective in order to develop their own social perspectives and critical thinking skills.
Learning Goals
1. To foster a sociological imagination
2. To gain knowledge of sociological theory and its contributions to knowledge
3. To gain knowledge of the methodological approaches in sociology
4. To gain knowledge of the core concepts of a sociological perspective