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SOC 101: Introduction to An introduction to the basic concepts relating to the study of society. The course Includes <br />Sociology investigation into the foundations of sociology including its overall perspective, theoretical <br />orientations, and research methodology; the foundations of social life including the <br />components of culture, social interaction and the process of socialization, groups, <br />organizations, and deviance; economic social inequality based upon class, race, sex, and <br />age; social institutions; and dimensions of social change. The purpose of this course is to <br />provide students with a broad understanding of sociology's basic concepts, theories, and <br />methods of Inquiry. The routine course of instruction employsvaried pedagogical strategies <br />to accomplish the foregoing, e.g., written assignments, oral presentations, group activities, <br />lecture, discussion, and outside research. Upon successful completion of the course, <br />students should be able to: <br />• Identify the basic elements of society and some of the most significant themes in <br />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 sociologists <br />• Identify the causes, character, and consequences of social inequality with special <br />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 />Last Revision Date on April 4, 2023 <br />