TY - JOUR AU - Braun, Mark PY - 2010/04/26 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Introduction to Sociology JF - TRAILS: Teaching Resources and Innovations Library for Sociology JA - TRAILS VL - IS - SE - DO - UR - https://trails.asanet.org/article/view/introduction-to-sociology-braun SP - AB - The objective of the course is to provide the student with the capacity to think critically about the relationship between individuals and society. It is designed to introduce you to the basic concepts sociologists use to analyze various aspects of social life. Since our society not only influences us, but is also influenced by us, the main aim of our knowledge will be to enable us to understand, explain, predict, and to suggest solutions to observed social problems. At the end of this course you should be able to:-be familiar with 3 sociological theories; conflict, functionalism and interactionism.-be aware of global issues and human diversity within individuals and cultures.-develop an understanding of ethical and civic responsibilities.-be able to apply basic research methods and social science methodology. ER -