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Course Description
This course is the scientific study of human society, including ways in which groups, social institutions, and individuals affect each other. Causes of social stability and social change are explored through the application of various theoretical perspectives, key concepts, and related research methods of sociology. Analysis of social issues in their institutional context may include topics such as social stratification, gender, race/ethnicity, and deviance.
Prerequisite: Completion of READ0100 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
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Week 1-Introduction to class, book, students, teacher, materials |
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Week 2-Chapter 1: An Introduction to Sociology |
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Week 3-Chapter 2: Sociological Research |
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Week 4-Chapter 3: Culture |
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Week 5-Chapter 4: Society and Social interaction |
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Week 6-Chapter 5: Socialization |
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Week 7- Chapter 6: Groups |
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Week 8-Chapter 7: Deviance and Social Control |
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| Week 9- Chapter 9: Social Stratification in the United States |
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| Week 10-Chapter 11: Race and Ethnicity |
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| Week 11-Chapter 12: Gender, Sex, and Sexuality |
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| Week 12-Chapter 13: Aging and the Elderly |
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| Week 13-Chapter 14: Marriage and Family |
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| Week 14-Education |
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| Week 15-Review for the final and take the final |
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