@article{Swauger_2013, place={Washington DC: American Sociological Association.}, title={Introduction to Sociology Syllabus}, url={https://trails.asanet.org/article/view/introduction-to-sociology-syllabus}, abstractNote={Welcome to Principles of Sociology! While all of us are aware that we live in a society and that we belong to various social groups, we do not usually spend much time pondering how being a member of society and social groups contributes to who we are as individuals. Sociology asks how society is formed and how society and the individual are linked. Principles of Sociology provides you with an overview of the discipline of sociology and introduces you to key concepts, main theoretical perspectives, important social issues, and the methods and research findings of sociologists. In this course, you will reflect on the work of sociologists and learn how to apply them to your everyday experiences. }, journal={TRAILS: Teaching Resources and Innovations Library for Sociology}, author={Swauger, Melissa}, year={2013}, month={Jan.} }