SOC 101: Introduction To Sociology

This course explores culture and society highlighting how these dynamic forces are created by and affect human social behavior, particularly in contemporary society. Major theoretical perspectives within sociology are emphasized throughout the course and the methods that sociologists use to study social phenomena are discussed. Topics studied include: the process of socialization, social interaction, group dynamics, bureaucracies, deviance, social stratification and inequality on the basis of social class, race, and gender. Social change, social movements and collective behavior are also addressed.