Spring 2022 | SOC 1001 Section 001: Introduction to Sociology (52514)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementFreshman Full Year Registration
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/18/2022 - 05/02/2022Mon, Wed 09:45AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankWilley Hall 175
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (239 of 240 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course is designed to introduce you to the study of society and what sociologists call the "sociological imagination:" a way of viewing the events, relationships and social phenomena that shape our individual lives and much of our collective experience. Through the course we will examine some of the central concepts and problems that have preoccupied both classical and contemporary sociologists and gain a sense of how the sociological imagination can illuminate the social forces that have a concrete impact on our everyday lives. Throughout the course you will be asked to consider the ways in which society affects your life, and how you, in turn, affect society. prereq: Soc Majors/Minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- Discussion sections will NOT meet first week of classes Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?jvanheuv+SOC1001+Spring2022
- Class Description:
- Sociology offers a unique lens through which we can examine the world around us. In this course you will develop a perspective that will allow you to analyze the social world in a way that reveals the hidden and/or overlooked social forces that shape our lives. This approach, the sociological imagination, will enable you to explore how social forces influence the ways we view and navigate our social world. We will discuss how sociologists use theory and research to better understand important social issues such as inequalities of race, class, gender, sexualities and how social order and social change are possible. We will discuss how society affects individuals and in turn how individuals can affect society.
- Exam Format:
- Multiple choice questions, short answer, and definitions of terms
- Class Format:
- Classes will consist of a mixture of lecture and discussion.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/52514/1223
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 14 October 2021
Spring 2022 | SOC 1001 Section 011: Introduction to Sociology (52517)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementFreshman Full Year Registration
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/18/2022 - 05/02/2022Mon, Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankAnderson Hall 370
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (172 of 180 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course is designed to introduce you to the study of society and what sociologists call the "sociological imagination:" a way of viewing the events, relationships and social phenomena that shape our individual lives and much of our collective experience. Through the course we will examine some of the central concepts and problems that have preoccupied both classical and contemporary sociologists and gain a sense of how the sociological imagination can illuminate the social forces that have a concrete impact on our everyday lives. Throughout the course you will be asked to consider the ways in which society affects your life, and how you, in turn, affect society. prereq: Soc Majors/Minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- Discussion sections will NOT meet first week of classes Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?tswartz+SOC1001+Spring2022
- Class Description:
- This course is designed to introduce you to the study of society and what Mills calls the "sociological imagination:" a way of viewing the events, relationships and social phenomena that shape our individual lives and much of our collective experience. Through the course we will examine some of the central concepts and problems that have preoccupied both classical and contemporary sociologists, and gain a sense of how the sociological imagination can illuminate the social forces that have a concrete impact on our everyday lives. We will first explore the creation and maintenance of the social order as well as the social processes by which people develop a sense of self and negotiate meanings in everyday social interactions. We then take a look at social structure, social institutions and social inequality. Finally, we will explore how, why, and when social life changes. Throughout the course you will be asked to consider the ways in which society affects your life, and how you, in turn, affect society. Class time will be a mix of lecture, discussion, multimedia, small group work and in-class exercises. The primary course objectives are as follows: (1) Students will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive introductory understanding of key sociological concepts, terminology, theories, approaches, and perspectives. (2) Students will be able to apply sociological analysis to contemporary examples and to their own lives. (3) Students will improve their ability to think critically and to articulate their ideas in written and verbal formats. The course is targeted to undergraduate majors and non-majors and satisfies the Liberal Education Social Science Core requirement.
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- Grading:
- 40% Reports/Papers Other Grading Information: 40% exams/quizzes; 20% class participation/activities/homework/labwork
- Exam Format:
- multiple choice, short essay, essay
- Class Format:
- 50% Lecture
25% Discussion
25% videos, small group work, in-class activities, homework, other - Workload:
- 40-60 Pages Reading Per Week
12-15 Pages Writing Per Term
3 Paper(s)
Other Workload: exams/quizzes will be a mix of multiple choice, short essay, essay - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/52517/1223
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 23 February 2016
Spring 2022 | SOC 1001 Section 021: Introduction to Sociology (52520)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Completely Online
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementFreshman Full Year Registration
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/18/2022 - 05/02/2022Tue 05:15PM - 08:00PMOff CampusUMN REMOTE
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (150 of 150 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course is designed to introduce you to the study of society and what sociologists call the "sociological imagination:" a way of viewing the events, relationships and social phenomena that shape our individual lives and much of our collective experience. Through the course we will examine some of the central concepts and problems that have preoccupied both classical and contemporary sociologists and gain a sense of how the sociological imagination can illuminate the social forces that have a concrete impact on our everyday lives. Throughout the course you will be asked to consider the ways in which society affects your life, and how you, in turn, affect society. prereq: Soc Majors/Minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- This lecture section (1001-21) is completely online in a synchronous format at the posted day/time. Discussion sections will NOT meet first week of classes Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?asalamha+SOC1001+Spring2022
- Class Description:
How does it happen that an individual can physically torture another? Why do people discriminate? How do we reason morally? While the course does not fully answer these questions, the course hopes to begin to have preliminary discussions about them. In these discussions, we draw on classical and contemporary sociological perspectives to examine how social order is produced, and how individuals and groups knowingly - and also unknowingly - enable the emergence of the very threats they fear. The course explores sociological concepts by making connections to global social problems such as torture, genocide, inequality, and the displacement of persons. We examine how social conformity creates social stability yet also perniciously enables torture, genocide, and widespread inequality. The goals of the course are to inspire our sociological imagination - our ability to see how social forces permit and hinder the actions of individuals - as well as deepen our understanding about contemporary social problems. The course invites learners to question the ways in which they explain social events, and appreciate the multiplicity of ways - as well as - the challenges and complexity - involved in describing society. Throughout the course, you will be asked to discuss how society individually impacts you, and how you also contribute to the perpetuation - as well as degradation - of society's norms. You are anticipated to discuss readings and contemporary controversies in discussion groups.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- Required for sociology majors, open to others. This course meets the requirements of the Council on Liberal Education's Social Science core and Social Justice theme.
- Learning Objectives:
- To think about the social world and the ways in which the social world shapes human experience.To ask why individuals and groups behave as they do.To understand how social problems emerge.To explore how human thought and perception are by-products of broader social structures.To engage one's sociological imagination.
- Grading:
- 30% Attendance, Readings, and Journals70% Quizzes
- Exam Format:
- Multiple choice questions and short answers (depending on the quiz). All quizzes are conducted online (in class) including the final quiz, which takes place on the last day of classes. Quizzes are cumulative. There is no exam during the exam period. Adequate time would be given for review with teaching assistants.
- Class Format:
- Lecture and DiscussionThere are no textbooks in the course. All readings are anticipated to be available on Canvas.
- Workload:
- 20-30 Pages Reading per Week4 Quizzes (in-class)1 Final Quiz (in-class)
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/52520/1223
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 3 March 2020
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