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SOC 101: Introduction to An introduction to the basic concepts relating to the study of society. The course <br />Sociology includes investigation into the foundations of sociology including its overall <br />perspective, theoretical orientations, and research methodology; the foundations of <br />social life including the components of culture, social interaction and the process of <br />socialization, groups, organizations, and deviance; economic social inequality based <br />upon class, race, sex, and age; social institutions; and dimensions of social change. <br />The purpose of this course is to provide students with a broad understanding of <br />sociology's basic concepts, theories, and methods of inquiry. The routine course of <br />instruction employs varied pedagogical strategies to accomplish the foregoing, e.g., <br />written assignments, oral presentations, group activities, lecture, discussion, and <br />outside research. Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able <br />to: <br />• Identify the basic elements of society and some of the most significant <br />themes in sociology <br />• Demonstrate a sociological understanding of the economy, politics, religion, <br />education, population growth, urbanization, social movements, and social <br />change <br />• Identify and describe the various methods of social research used by <br />sociologists <br />• Identify the causes, character, and consequences of social inequality with <br />special reference to aging, class, gender, race and ethnicity <br />• Act as an articulate observer of social life and demonstrate a better <br />understanding of social issues in their community and beyond <br />Prerequisite: None <br />50 Hours Lecture <br />5.0 Quarter Credits <br />Revision Date on December 12, <br />