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Fall 2013 | SOC 1001 Section 001: Introduction to Sociology (16709)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementDelivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2013 - 12/11/2013Mon, Wed, Fri 09:05AM - 09:55AMUMTC, West BankAnderson Hall 270
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Scientific study of human societies/behavior. Major theories, methods, concepts, research findings. Characteristics of basic social units, their patterns of interrelation, processes of change.
- Class Description:
- The fascination of sociology lies in the fact that its perspective makes us see in a new light the very world in which we have lived all of our lives (Berger 1963). Through a global perspective, this course will introduce you to the study of society, human social behavior, and social interaction. Throughout this semester, we will consider the dynamic relationship between what it means to be an individual while simultaneously also being a member of society. The reading consists of a textbook, which will allow the class to cover a variety of sociological approaches and content. In class we will contextualize our reading of the text with film/documentaries and other supplementary readings/experiences. The primary goal of these explorations is to become well versed in basic sociological concepts and ideas while also developing tools that allow us to approach the social world and social research with a critical lens.
- Grading:
- 35% Midterm Exam
35% Final Exam
20% Other Evaluation Other Grading Information: reaction papers - Exam Format:
- Multiple choice questions, short answer, and definitions of terms
- Class Format:
- 40% Lecture
30% Discussion
20% Other Style percent videos, 10% written reports - Workload:
- 40-50 Pages Reading Per Week
10 Pages Writing Per Term
2 Exam(s) - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/16709/1139
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 9 April 2013
Fall 2013 | SOC 1001 Section 015: Introduction to Sociology (16716)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementDelivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2013 - 12/11/2013Mon, Wed, Fri 10:10AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankAnderson Hall 270
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Scientific study of human societies/behavior. Major theories, methods, concepts, research findings. Characteristics of basic social units, their patterns of interrelation, processes of change.
- Class Description:
- This course introduces the pivotal questions that underpin classical and contemporary sociological perspectives. Analysis of how society is possible and how social order is maintained are core to an understanding of individuals as both agents and objects that shape and are shaped by their membership in society. Examining this close relationship among the individual, society, and social structures permits us to understand the dynamics of social and power relations in everyday living. The course explores diverse sociological theories purporting to explain the social, political and economic structures prevailing in our society. It also centralizes the importance of social change and the forces that drive or hinder change. 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 issues and to their own lives. (3) Students will improve their ability to think critically and to articulate their ideas in written and verbal formats.
- Grading:
- 20% Midterm Exam
20% Final Exam
20% Written Homework
20% Additional Semester Exams
10% Attendance
10% In-class Presentations - Exam Format:
- Each of the three exams will consist of three parts: short answer questions, essay questions, and matching terms with definitions.
- Class Format:
- 65% Lecture
5% Film/Video
15% Discussion
10% Small Group Activities
5% Guest Speakers The course involves weekly lectures and discussion sections - Workload:
- 60-80 Pages Reading Per Week
12 Pages Writing Per Term
3 Exam(s)
3 Paper(s)
Other Workload: The 3 "papers" are each 1-page essays - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/16716/1139
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 6 April 2012
Fall 2013 | SOC 1001 Section 030: Introduction to Sociology (16721)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementDelivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2013 - 12/11/2013Wed 05:45PM - 08:15PMUMTC, West BankAnderson Hall 350
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Scientific study of human societies/behavior. Major theories, methods, concepts, research findings. Characteristics of basic social units, their patterns of interrelation, processes of change.
- 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.
- 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/16721/1139
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 2 April 2013
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