Introduction to Sociology

Catalog description

This course will introduce students to the basic concepts and theories of sociology, as well as to the methods utilized in sociological research. The course will address how socio- logical concepts and theories can be utilized to analyze and interpret our social world, and how profoundly our society and the groups to which students belong influence them. Students will be given the opportunity to challenge their “taken for granted” or “common sense” understand - ings about society, social inst...