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Principles of Sociology
Principles of human association and interaction,
with emphasis on interrelationship of heredity, environment, culture,
groups, and institutions in the life of humans and society.
Prerequisites: E, R
Exploring Society:
Introduction to Sociology
Exploring Society challenges students to expand their knowledge
of sociology by increasing their awareness of social forces, communities
and human relationships. Through the study of this course, students
will recognize that they are at the crossroads of their personal
experiences and social history. As they conclude this study they
will be equipped to understand that to be social is to make decisions
about how they participate in the human story.
TEXTBOOK
"Sociology in a Changing World," Seventh Edition. by
William Kornblum, Wadsworth Thomson Learning, 2005. ISBN: 0-534-63666-7
STUDENT STUDY GUIDE
"Telecourse Guide for Exploring Society," Second Edition
by Jane A. Penney, Wadsworth Thomson Learning, 2005. ISBN: 0-534-63677-2
Twenty-two Lessons
Lesson 1: Why Sociology?
Examines and describes the development of sociology as a discipline,
increasing awareness of self and society.
Lesson 2: Sociological Perspectives
Describes and distinguishes the three major sociological perspectives
and explains how these perspectives contribute to a critical understanding
of society.
Lesson 3: Sociological Tools
Examines the processes by which sociologists study group behavior
and how the processes differ from everyday observations and conclusions.
Lesson 4: Culture
Interprets the dimensions and significance of culture to society
and relates attitude to cultural understanding and sharing within
and between cultures.
Lesson 5: Socialization
Explains the significance of the socialization process to social
development.
Lesson 6: Social Interactions, Relationships, and Structure
Discusses the role of social interaction in establishing and maintaining
relationships, noting effects of social structure on the lives
of individuals.
Lesson 7: Social Groups
Interprets the complexities of social groups and their significance
to society.
Lesson 8: Formal Organizations and Bureaucracy
Identifies, interprets and differentiates between the complexities
of formal organizations and bureaucracies and their functions
in society.
Lesson 9: Communities, Societies and Nations
Describes the inter-dependencies among and within communities,
societies, and nations.
Lesson 10: Social Stratification
Explains social stratification and discusses the resources that
determine life chances.
Lesson 11: Social Class
Explains social class in the U.S. and discusses how wealth, power,
and prestige are related.
Lesson 12: Gender
Discusses how society's expectations influence the definitions
and behaviors associated with gender.
Lesson 13: Race and Ethnicity
Explains and gives examples of how race and ethnicity influence
social patterns of human interaction.
Lesson 14: Age
Examines the sociological definition of age and the social implications
of an aging population.
Lesson 15: Deviance and Social Control
Explains how society defines and controls deviance.
Lesson 16: Social Institutions: Religion, Family, and Economics
Discusses the functions of social institutions in terms of meeting
society's needs.
Lesson 17: Social Institutions: Politics and Education
Discusses the functions of social institutions in terms of meeting
society's needs.
Lesson 18: Health and Medicine
Interprets the sociological significance of medicine and health
care.
Lesson 19: Communications Media and Technology
Explains how communications media and technology impact society.
Lesson 20: Population and Urbanization
Explains why sociologists study urbanization and population.
Lesson 21: Social Change
Discusses and gives examples of the social dynamics of social
change.
Lesson 22: Social Action
Interprets the relationship of social action and social movements
to conflicting interests, change, and power.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Exploring Society is an introductory, college-level Sociology
course that replaces the popular series The Sociological Imagination.
The lively and engaging programs utilize the unique qualities
of video to help students understand how sociology can provide
them with a new way of looking at the world. Stories and situations
are used to dramatize the human conflicts at the core of all sociological
issues. Each program features interviews with sociologists and
other experts who have been chosen for their individual expertise,
as well as for the diverse backgrounds, approaches and viewpoints
they bring to this production. Specific voice-over narration is
used throughout each lesson to reinforce key points. Each video
program is divided into segments that may be used as stand-alone
modules on specific topics.
Throughout the course, students explore unique
sociological ideas through the use of short, intense visual vignettes.
These vignettes, referred to as "Visual Sociology" or
"Then and Now," act as transitions between segments
for many of the lessons.
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