SOC 204Z Introduction To Sociology
Introduces the central concepts, theories, and methods that define the sociological approach to investigating the social forces that shape our lives. Topics may include social structure, culture, socialization, race, class, gender, sexuality, and inequality.
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
General Education Requirements
AAOT Social Sciences, AAS Human Relations, AGS Social Science, AS Liberal Arts Core IV, AS Social Science
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Describe the central concepts, theories, and methods that define sociological approaches to social scientific inquiry. Analyze social life using sociological concepts and theories. Explain how the sociological imagination interrelates different levels of analysis such as social structures and individuals. Identify how social factors contribute to inequalities in society. Explain the role of theory and evidence in building sociological knowledge.