SOCY 1010 - Principles of Sociology Credit Hours: 4.00
Prerequisites: None
The student will study the origin, development, organization and function of human societies. Emphasis will be on culture, socialization, group behavior, social stratification, and social change.
Billable Contact Hours: 4
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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the four sociological paradigms of how society operates and the theoretical approaches.Objectives: - Describe the structural functional paradigm.
- Describe the social conflict paradigm.
- Describe the symbolic interactionist paradigm.
- Describe the feminist paradigm.
Outcome 2:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an application of the use of the scientific method to gain knowledge about behavior. Objectives: - List the differences between sociology and assumptions and myths about societal issues.
- Define the scientific method.
- List the steps of the research model.
Outcome 3:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the social structures of society. Objectives: - Identify systems of social structure.
- Explain social class and lifestyle choices.
- Explain racial and ethnic inequality.
- Explain forms of gender inequality.
- Explain implications of aging around the world.
- Explain groups and organizations on a micro and macro level.
Outcome 4:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe sociologically concepts such as culture, social structure and socialization. Objectives: - Define culture.
- Describe the relationship between culture and societal behavior.
- List the components of social structure.
- Explain the nature vs. nurture debate.
- Identify premodern and postmodern societies.
- Explain socialization through the life course.
- Explain social interaction in time and space.
- Identify types of groups and their characteristics.
- Identify types of leadership.
Outcome 5:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe an overall knowledge of how agents of socialization direct behavior. Objectives: - Explain systems of healthcare.
- Explain the functions of education.
- Explain the significance of the mass media.
- Explain the various family systems.
- Explain globalization.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.
CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Global Literacy: YES
Information Literacy: YES
Scientific Literacy: YES
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
- Sociological Perspective
- Race and Ethnicity
- Research Methods
- Social Stratification
- Culture and Social Interaction
- Gender
- Organizations
- Aging
- Socialization
- Marriage and Family
- Deviance
- Education
- Sexuality
- Health and Medicine
Primary Faculty
Gerus, Kathleen
Secondary Faculty
Dyer, Brigit
Associate Dean
Williams-Chehmani, Angie
Dean
Pritchett, Marie
Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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