Introduction to Sociology

Catalog description

This introductory course presents sociology as a discipline and a perspective to be used for understanding the link between individuals and society. The course allows for critical evaluation of several important social issues, including the persistence of social and socioeconomic inequalities, the continuing significance of race, gender, class, family life, socialization, the economy, political structures, social interaction, and culture. Students will gain a subjective and objective understanding of the field of sociology through the review of historical information, research methods, theoretical perspectives, and effects of socialization. Ultimately, this course provides students the opportunity to develop critical thinking abilities about the way individuals operate within society. This course fulfills a CSUG General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement. This is an approved Colorado gtPathways course (GT-SS3).