SOC 1100 - Introduction to Sociology
4 Credits
Emphasizes methods, basic concepts, terminology, and perspectives used by sociologists in analysis of social relationships. Sociological analysis will focus on American government, family, education, religion, and the economy.
Major Content Areas
Variety of topics: (government, family, education, religion, economy): 50% Social Movements and collective behavior: 20% Theory and method: 30%
Learning Outcomes
Identify and explain key concepts in Sociology. Apply key concepts in Sociology to real world examples. Identify and explain major theoretical perspectives in Sociology. Analyze social phenomena using theoretical perspectives. Apply a Sociological Imagination to social issues. Identify and explain the causes and consequences of social inequalities. Compare and contrast societies based on social structure, institutions, and culture. Identify and describe the research methos used in Sociology.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
05 - Hist/Soc/Behav Sci 09 - Ethical/Civic Resp
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