SOCI110
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Basic Sociology
Course Title
Basic Sociology
Course Description
This course is intended as a general introduction to sociology, i.e., a scientific focus on society, groups, and social behavior. Its purpose is to develop in the student a greater capacity to interpret and evaluate the social world
Pass/Fail Only?
No
Faculty Permission Required?
No
Credit Hours Min
3
Instructional Method
Hyflex
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Learning Objective 1
Objective
Demonstrate knowledge of terminology, research findings, methodologies, and theories common to the social and behavioral sciences.
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Learning Objective 2
Objective
Analyze interrelationships among individuals, institutions, social structures, events and/or ideas.
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Learning Objective 3
Objective
Explain how social and behavioral sciences can be employed to: (a) analyze social change, (b) analyze social problems, and (c) analyze and develop social policies.
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Learning Objective 4
Objective
Assess the sources and effects of their own cultural beliefs, language, socio-economic status, race, ethnic background, religion, interpersonal styles, behaviors, and/or worldview.
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Learning Objective 5
Objective
Distinguish between personal troubles and public issues or develop the sociological imagination through critical writing and discussion.
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Learning Objective 6
Objective
Practice using a sociological perspective as a habit of mind and to better understand the social world in which they live and interact daily.