Introduction to Sociology

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to the basic principles of sociological inquiry. The course includes analysis of social structures and social behavior, including socialization, culture, social institutions, groups, race, class, gender, deviance, the family, stratification, and social change. As well, students will be exposed to the basic theoretical and methodological approaches of the discipline. ADVISORY: ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent. NOTE: Students taking online courses must log in during the first week of the course or make special arrangements with the instructor to avoid being dropped.