SYG 2000
Introduction to Sociology
Course Description:
This course is a basic introduction to fundamental sociological theories, important sociological concepts, research methods, and major research findings. The primary focus of the course is to promote a better understanding of human behavior as well as the social environment in which we live. Topics to be covered include: culture, socialization, social inequality gender inequality, age stratification, race relations, ethnicity, deviance, religion, education, and mass media.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
Apply major sociological perspectives to contemporary social issues;
Discuss the importance of social research i.e., collecting, analyzing, and interpreting empirical evidence;
Explain the importance of sociological methodology in building scientific knowledge;
Demonstrate competence in defining, critically assessing, and using sociological concepts;
Describe the importance and impact of cross-cultural differences, as well as cultural context on human behavior.
Required Textbook:
K. Ferris and J. Stein. The Real World 3rd ed., W.W. Norton, Inc., 2012.
Course Requirements:
This course requires students to complete a term paper, in-class and online quizzes, multiple-choice tests, written assignments, and/or group projects by the stated deadlines. Students should expect to spend at least six hours per week in order to complete the reading and assignments during a regular semester. During a summer or mini-mester, students should expect to spend at least 12 hours per week on required coursework and reading. Students are required to attend all the classes and to read assigned pages before class lectures.
Online Course Requirements:
This online course requires students to complete a term paper, multiple online tests and quizzes, weekly discussions/posts etc...by the deadlines displayed on the course calendar. It also requires weekly preparation and comprehension of assigned readings. At least one of the examinations must be proctored (taken at one IRSC's Assessment Centers). Students should expect to spend at least nine hours per week in order to complete the reading and assignments during a regular semester. During a summer or mini-mester, students should expect to spend at least 12 hours per week on required coursework and reading.
Student Responsibilities:
Attendance is required in all classes.
Reading assignment of 1 chapter per week.
Complete online quizzes available via Angel.
Class participation is expected every class session, so reading must be completed before class.
Students are expected to withdraw if they wish to do so. In accordance with institutional policy, an Instructor Withdrawal can only be used for extenuating circumstances such as deaths, illnesses, etc...
Contact the instructor right away with any problems or conflicts.
This course is a basic introduction to fundamental sociological theories, important sociological concepts, research methods, and major research findings. The primary focus of the course is to promote a better understanding of human behavior as well as the social environment in which we live. Topics to be covered include: culture, socialization, social inequality gender inequality, age stratification, race relations, ethnicity, deviance, religion, education, and mass media.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
Apply major sociological perspectives to contemporary social issues;
Discuss the importance of social research i.e., collecting, analyzing, and interpreting empirical evidence;
Explain the importance of sociological methodology in building scientific knowledge;
Demonstrate competence in defining, critically assessing, and using sociological concepts;
Describe the importance and impact of cross-cultural differences, as well as cultural context on human behavior.
Required Textbook:
K. Ferris and J. Stein. The Real World 3rd ed., W.W. Norton, Inc., 2012.
Course Requirements:
This course requires students to complete a term paper, in-class and online quizzes, multiple-choice tests, written assignments, and/or group projects by the stated deadlines. Students should expect to spend at least six hours per week in order to complete the reading and assignments during a regular semester. During a summer or mini-mester, students should expect to spend at least 12 hours per week on required coursework and reading. Students are required to attend all the classes and to read assigned pages before class lectures.
Online Course Requirements:
This online course requires students to complete a term paper, multiple online tests and quizzes, weekly discussions/posts etc...by the deadlines displayed on the course calendar. It also requires weekly preparation and comprehension of assigned readings. At least one of the examinations must be proctored (taken at one IRSC's Assessment Centers). Students should expect to spend at least nine hours per week in order to complete the reading and assignments during a regular semester. During a summer or mini-mester, students should expect to spend at least 12 hours per week on required coursework and reading.
Student Responsibilities:
Attendance is required in all classes.
Reading assignment of 1 chapter per week.
Complete online quizzes available via Angel.
Class participation is expected every class session, so reading must be completed before class.
Students are expected to withdraw if they wish to do so. In accordance with institutional policy, an Instructor Withdrawal can only be used for extenuating circumstances such as deaths, illnesses, etc...
Contact the instructor right away with any problems or conflicts.