Sociology is the scientific study of human social interaction. We live in an increasingly complex world today. To what extent are things that seem natural socially constructed? Can sociology make our lives better? In this course we will learn the introduction to the development of sociology as a discipline, its methodologies and theories. Students will explore how sociology can help us understand contemporary globalized society, family, culture, identities, socialization, education, inequality, social change and social mobility. Discussions and short writing assignments will play an important role in encouraging students to think about social problems, social responsibility, and personal faith. The main goal of this class, however, is to develop your “sociological imagination”; that is, to help you become aware of the relationship between your personal life and the social forces that shape it.
- Teacher: Jenni Holsinger
- Teacher: Gaurav Pathania