Introduction to Sociology

(3-4 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

Sociology is a discipline analyzing issues in society. This course introduces students to some major social theories and concepts in sociology. Topics include a review of sociology as a discipline, culture, socialization, social interaction, education, social stratification, networks, work, economic life, body and health, urbanization, population, environment, and globalization. It is a theory-oriented course. However, it addresses empirical questions such as (1) What is society? (2) How is society organized and structured? (3) Who are individuals and their roles in society? (4) How do individuals and society affect each other? The goal of this course is to provide students with conceptual tools for understanding society, thereby some inspirations of how individuals may live meaningful life.