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Introductory Sociology

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Course curriculum

1. Course Overview and Learning Outcomes
1. Introduction
2. Reference video: What Is Sociology?
1. Understanding Society and Culture: A Sociological Perspective
2. QUIZ 1.1
1. The Evolution of Sociology: From Ancient Philosophers to Modern Theorists
2. 1.2 quiz
1. Foundations of Sociological Theory: Understanding Functionalism, Conflict Theory, and Symbolic Interactionism
2. 1.3 quiz
1. The Importance of Studying Sociology: Insights, Applications, and Real-World Impacts
2. 1.4 quiz
1. SUMMARY
1. Introduction
1. Exploring Sociological Research: Scientific Methods, Interpretive Frameworks, and Critical Perspectives
2. 2.1 quiz
1. Research Methods in Sociology: Approaches, Applications, and Ethical Considerations
2. 2.2 quiz
3. Reference video: research methods
1. Ethical Standards in Sociological Research: Case Studies and the Importance of Integrity
2. 2.3 quiz
1. Exploring Culture and Society: Understanding Material and Nonmaterial Culture, Cultural Universals, and Ethnocentrism
2. 2.4 quiz
3. Reference video: What is Culture?
1. Cultural Values, Language, and Social Control: Understanding the Foundations of Society
2. 2.5 quiz
1. Exploring Cultural Dynamics: High Culture, Pop Culture, and the Forces of Change
2. 2.6 quiz
1. Theoretical Perspectives on Culture: Understanding Functionalism, Conflict Theory, and Symbolic Interactionism
2. 2.7 quiz
1. Key concepts and summary
1. Introduction
1. Evolution of Societies: From Preindustrial to Postindustrial Eras
2. 3.1 quiz
3. Reference video: Different types of society
1. Theoretical Foundations of Society: Exploring Durkheim, Marx, and Weber's Perspectives
2. 3.2 quiz
1. The Social Construction of Reality: Roles, Status, and the Presentation of Self
2. 3.3 quiz
1. Understanding Self-Development and Moral Growth: A Psychological and Sociological Perspective
2. 3.4 quiz
1. The Importance of Socialization: Navigating the Nature vs. Nurture Debate and Its Impact on Society
2. 3.5 quiz
1. Social Group Agents and Peer Groups
2. 3.6 quiz
3. Reference video: Agents Of Socialization
1. The Lifelong Process of Socialization: Understanding its Impact on Individuals and Society
2. 3.7 quiz
1. Key concepts and summary
2. Additional Reading: Case Study for Review & Practice
3. Case Study
4. Ask yourself these questions on the case study above
1. Introduction
1. Understanding Social Groups: Dynamics, Types, and Influence
2. 4.1 quiz
3. Reference video: Types of Social groups
1. Group Dynamics, Leadership Styles, and Conformity: Understanding the Impact on Individual Behavio
2. 4.2 quiz
1. Understanding Formal Organizations and Bureaucracy: A Study of Structures and Impacts
2. 4.3 quiz
1. Key concepts and summary
1. Introduction
2. Reference video: Deviance, Crime, and Social Control
1. Understanding Deviance and Social Control: Concepts, Cases, and Societal Impacts
2. 5.1 quiz
3. Reference video: Deviance
1. Understanding Deviance: Theories and Perspectives on Crime and Social Control
2. 5.2 quiz
1. Understanding Crime, Law, and the U.S. Criminal Justice System
2. 5.3 quiz
3. Reference video: Crime
1. Key concepts and summary
1. Introduction
2. Reference video: Social Stratification in the United States
1. Exploring Social Stratification: Systems, Theories, and Real-World Examples
2. 6.1 quiz
3. Reference video: Social Stratification:
1. Understanding Social Stratification and Class Structure in the United States
2. 6.2 quiz
1. Global Stratification: Understanding Worldwide Inequalities and Economic Disparities
2. 6.3 quiz
1. Understanding Social Stratification Through Different Sociological Perspectives
2. 6.4 quiz
1. Key concepts and Summary
1. Introduction
1. Understanding Race, Ethnicity, and Minority Groups: Concepts, Theories, and Identities
2. 7.1 quiz
3. Reference video: Race & Ethnicity
1. Theoretical Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity: Functionalism, Interactionism, Conflict Theory, and the Culture of Prejudice
2. 7.2 quiz
1. Understanding Racial Tensions and Anti-Racism in the United States
2. 7.3 quiz
3. Reference video: Racial/Ethnic Prejudice & Discrimination
1. Understanding Intergroup Relations: Tolerance, Intolerance, and Historical Examples
2. 7.4 QUIZ
1. Exploring the Diverse Experiences of Ethnic Groups in the United States: A Historical and Sociological Perspective
2. 7.5 QUIZ
1. Understanding Gender Roles, Identity, and Inclusivity in Society
2. 7.6 QUIZ
1. Gender Roles and Socialization: Examining Inequality and Feminism in the United States
2. 7.7 QUIZ
3. Reference video: Theories of Gender
1. Exploring Sexual Attitudes, Practices, and Education: A Sociological Perspective
2. 7.8 QUIZ
3. Reference video: Sex & Sexuality
1. Key concepts and summary
1. Introduction
1. Aging Populations: Challenges, Perspectives, and Global Implications
2. 8.1 quiz
1. Aging, Geriatrics, and the Complexities of Death: Understanding the Life Course and Its Challenges
2. 8.2 quiz
3. Reference video: Age & Aging
1. Challenges and Realities of Aging: Poverty, Ageism, and Elder Abuse
2. 8.3 quiz
1. Theoretical Perspectives on Aging: Functionalism, Conflict Theory, and Symbolic Interactionism
2. 8.4 quiz
1. Modern Perspectives on Marriage, Family, and Changing Social Dynamics
2. 8.5 quiz
3. Reference video: Theories About Family & Marriage
1. Changing Family Dynamics: Variations, Structures, and Societal Impacts
2. 8.6 quiz
1. Impact of Divorce, Remarriage, and Family Abuse on Modern Families
2. 8.7 quiz
1. The Sociological Examination of Religion: Historical Perspectives and Theoretical Paradigms
2. QUIZ 8.8
1. Exploring the Structure and Diversity of World Religions: Organizational Types and Major Beliefs
2. QUIZ 8.9
1. Religion in Contemporary Society: Agents of Change and Emerging Trends in the United States
2. QUIZ 8.10
1. Key concepts and Summary
1. Introduction
2. Reference video: Education In Society
1. Global Perspectives on Education: Challenges, Inequalities, and the Path to Universal Access
2. 9.1 quiz
1. Sociological Perspectives on Education: Functions, Theories, and Issues
2. 9.2 quiz
1. Challenges and Progress in U.S. Education: Addressing Inequality, Reform, and the Impact of COVID-19
2. 9.3 quiz
1. Key concepts and summary
1. Introduction
1. Understanding Power and Authority: Exploring the Foundations of Governance and Leadership
2. 10.1 quiz
1. Forms of Government: A Comparative Analysis of Monarchy, Oligarchy, Dictatorship, and Democracy
2. 10.2 quiz
3. Reference video: Forms of government
1. Voter Participation and the Impact of Race, Gender, and Class in U.S. Politics
2. 10.3 quiz
3. Reference video: Politics
1. Analyzing Government and Politics: Functionalism, Conflict Theory, and Symbolic Interactionism
2. 10.4 quiz
1. Key concepts and Summary
1. Introduction
1. Exploring Economic Systems: Theories, Historical Development, and Sociological Perspectives
2. 11.1 quiz
3. Reference video: Economic Systems
1. Globalization: Impact, Challenges, and Economic Perspectives
2. 11.2 quiz
3. Reference video: Globalization
1. Challenges and Transformations in the Modern U.S. Workforce
2. 11.3 quiz
1. Key concepts and summary
1. Introduction
2. Reference video: Health & Medicine
1. The Social Construction of Health and Illness: Cultural Meaning, Experience, and Medical Knowledge
2. 12.1 quiz
3. Reference video: Health, Illness, and Disability
1. Social Epidemiology: Understanding Global Health Disparities
2. 12.2 quiz
1. Understanding Health Disparities in the United States
2. 12.3 quiz
1. Healthcare Systems in the United States and Global Comparisons
2. 12.4 quiz
1. Theoretical Perspectives on Health, Illness, and Medicine
2. 12.5 quiz
1. Key concepts and Summary
1. Introduction
2. Reference video: Urbanization and the Environment
1. Demographic Dynamics: Theories, Population Trends, and Migration in the Modern World
2. 13.1 quiz
1. Urbanization: Growth, Social Dynamics, and Sociological Perspectives
2. 13.2 quiz
3. Reference video: Urbanization and the future of cities
1. Environmental Challenges and Human Impact: Understanding Climate Change, Pollution, and Environmental Racism
2. 13.3 quiz
1. Key Concepts and Summary
1. Introduction
1. Understanding Collective Behavior: Forms, Theories, and Perspectives
2. 14.1 quiz
3. Reference video: What is Collective Behavior?
1. Exploring Social Movements: Levels, Types, Stages, and Theoretical Perspectives
2. 14.2 quiz
1. Drivers of Social Change: Technology, Social Institutions, Population, and Modernization
2. 14.3 quiz
1. Key concepts and Summary
1. Assignment
2. Rubrics for all Questions
1. Final Exam: Instructions (Important)
2. Final Exam

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Sociology 110: Introduction to Sociology

Ch 1: Sociology Basics: Exploring the Field

Lesson 1.1: What Is Sociology?

Lesson 1.2 Significance of Sociology: Impact on Public Policy, Social Dynamics & Personal Growth

Lesson 1.3 Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology

Lesson 1.4 Why Study Sociology?

KEY CONCEPTS AND SUMMARY CHAPTER 1

Ch 2: Sociological Research and culture

Lesson 2.1 Approaches to Sociological Research

Lesson 2.2 Research Methods

Lesson 2.3 Gerhard Lenski's Theories: Sociocultural Evolution, Social Stratification & Technological Advancement

Lesson 2.4 What is culture?

Lesson 2.5 Elements of Culture

Lesson 2.6 High, Low, Pop, Sub, Counter-culture and Cultural Change

Lesson 2.7 Theoretical Perspectives on Culture

Key Concepts and Summary Chapter 2

Ch 3 Society, Social Interaction and socialization

Lesson 3.1 Types of Societies

Lesson 3.2 Theoretical Perspectives on Society

Lesson 3.3 Social Constructions of Reality

Lesson 3.4 Theories of Self-Development

Lesson 3.5 Why Socialization Matters

Lesson 3.6 Agents of Socialization

Lesson 3.7 Socialization Across the Life Course

Key Concepts and Summary chapter 3

Ch 4: Groups and Organization

Lesson 4.1 Types of Groups

Lesson 4.2 Group Size and Structure

Lesson 4.3 Formal Organizations

Key concepts and summary chapter 4

Ch 5: Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

Lesson 5.1 Deviance and Control

Lesson 5.2 Theoretical Perspectives on Deviance and Crime

Lesson 5.3 Crime and the Law

Key concepts and summary chapter 5

Ch 6: Social Stratification in the United States

Lesson 6.1 What Is Social Stratification?

Lesson 6.2 Social Stratification and Mobility in the United States

Lesson 6.3 Global Stratification and Inequality

Lesson 6.4 Theoretical Perspectives on Social Stratification

Key concepts and summary chapter 6

Ch 7: Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

Lesson 7.1 Racial, Ethnic, and Minority Groups

Lesson 7.2 Theoretical Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity

Lesson 7.3 Prejudice, Discrimination, and Racism

Lesson 7.4 Intergroup Relationships

Lesson 7.5 Race and Ethnicity in the United States

Lesson 7.6 Sex, Gender, Identity, and Expression

Lesson 7.7 Gender and Gender Inequality

Lesson 7.8 Sexuality

Key concepts and summary chapter 7

Ch 8: Aging, Relationships, Marriage, Family, and Religion

Lesson 8.1 Who Are the Elderly? Aging in Society

Lesson 8.2 The Process of Aging

Lesson 8.3 Challenges Facing the Elderly

Lesson 8.4 Theoretical Perspectives on Aging

Lesson 8.5 What Is Marriage? What Is a Family?

Lesson 8.6 Variations in Family Life

Lesson 8.7 Challenges Families Face

Lesson 8.8 The Sociological Approach to Religion

Lesson 8.9 World Religions

Lesson 8.10 Religion in Contemporary Society

Key concepts and summary chapter 8

Ch 9: Education

Lesson 9.1 Education around the World

Lesson 9.2 Theoretical Perspectives on Education

Lesson 9.3 Issues in Education

Key concepts and summary chapter 9

Ch 10: Government and Politics

Lesson 10.1 Power and Authority

Lesson 10.2 Forms of Government

Lesson 10.3 Politics in the United States

Lesson 10.4 Theoretical Perspectives on Government and Power

KEY CONCEPTS AND SUMMARY CHAPTER 10

Ch 11: Work and the Economy

Lesson 11.1 Economic Systems

Lesson 11.2 Globalization and the Economy

Lesson 11.3 Work in the United States

KEY CONCEPTS AND SUMMARY CHAPTER 11

Ch 12: Health and Medicine