Survey of Sociology

Description

Sociology is the study of the relationship between individuals and society based in scientific methods and critical analysis. As one of the core social sciences, it is a way of making sense of and engaging with the world around us. This program is intended to increase our understanding of ourselves and the dynamics that drive relationships between individuals and groups. We will cover the key concepts and theoretical perspectives of basic sociology and basic methodologies of sociological research. We will also learn how to use basic statistical tools to make sense of the society. Weekly meetings will include lectures, statistics workshops, book seminars, and individual and group work. Students will write seminar essays and self-reflection essays and will carry out individual and group projects involving library research and field work. A calculator is required for statistics.