Introductory Sociology Syllabus

Abstract

This course introduces students to the perspective and discipline of Sociology. Sociology, commonly defined as ‘the scientific study of society’, aims to examine the social forces and processes that shape our personalities, culture, institutions, and society. The course will introduce major concepts, theories, scholars, subfields, and research results...

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Details

Subject Area(s):

Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems, Teaching and Learning in Sociology

Resource Type(s):

Syllabus

Class Level(s):

College 100

Class Size(s):

Medium

Usage Notes

This course is taught at Virginia Tech over the summer. It is a 6-week course which is taught in an asynchronous format and office hours are held every week for students to interact with the instructor if they have any doubts or questions. Typically, 25-30 students enroll in the summer course every year. 

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Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. Define and explain basic sociological concepts and theories, such as culture, socialization, social structure, and inequality.
   
   
   
2. Analyze the historical and contemporary factors that shape social structures, identities, and inequalities.
   
   
   
3. Evaluate the major sociological theories and concepts related to social inequality and social change.
   
   
4. Apply sociological perspectives to various issues and problems in society

Goal Assessment(s):

1. Students will be assessed through a multiple choice exam in which they will demonstrate their knowledge of basic sociological concepts and theories.
2. Students will be assessed through a written discussion assignment in which they will analyze the historical and contemporary factors that shape a particular social structure, identity, or inequality.
   
   
3. Students will be assessed through a final written exam in which they will apply major sociological concepts and theories related to social inequality and social change to real-world situations.
   
   
   
4. Students will be assessed through a final written exam in which they will apply sociological perspectives to analyze and interpret a social phenomenon.