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Fall 2015  |  SOC 1001 Section 001: Introduction to Sociology (10963)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015
Mon, Wed 09:45AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 5
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.
Class Notes:
Click this link for more detailed course information http://classinfo.umn.edu/?tswartz+SOC1001+Fall2015
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/10963/1159
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
1 May 2015

Fall 2015  |  SOC 1001 Section 015: Introduction to Sociology (10970)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:10AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, West Bank
Anderson Hall 270
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.
Class Notes:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/?elogan+SOC1001+Fall2015 Click this link for more detailed course information
Class Description:
This course is an introduction to the fascinating field of sociology. The broad aim of the class is for students to learn to develop and deploy their ?sociological imagination,? in order to better understand and participate in the social world. Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organizations, and societies, and ask how and why people interact within these contexts. In this class you will read the works of classical and contemporary theorists, view sections of documentary films, and engage in debate and discussion with your peers and professor. You will learn to use a sociological lens in analyzing many of the cultural, economic and political phenomena that surround us every day. You will question things that may have never before seemed strange, and you will begin to make ?sociological sense? of things that you may have always before questioned. By the end of the course, you will be familiar with the sociological toolkit-- the core concepts, methods, and theories of the discipline?and be able to begin to use this toolkit to make sense of the world around you.
Grading:
20% Midterm Exam
20% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
20% Class Participation
20% Laboratory Evaluation
Exam Format:
true false and essay
Class Format:
40% Lecture
15% Film/Video
25% Discussion
20% Laboratory
Workload:
30 Pages Reading Per Week
10 Pages Writing Per Term
2 Exam(s)
2 Paper(s)
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/10970/1159
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
27 March 2014

Fall 2015  |  SOC 1001 Section 030: Introduction to Sociology (10974)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015
Wed 05:30PM - 08:00PM
UMTC, West Bank
Anderson Hall 270
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.
Class Notes:
Click this link for more detailed course information http://classinfo.umn.edu/?liebler+SOC1001+Fall2015
Class Description:
In this course, the student is encouraged to develop his or her sociological imagination and to apply it to the world around us. In the first section of the semester, we focus on ways in which culture, socialization, social interactions, and social control affect our day-to-day lives. Then we investigate the impacts of four key master statuses: social class, gender, race, and living as an American. These master statuses have fundamental but sometimes subtle effects on the opportunities and constraints that each of us face. In the final section of the course, we focus on a variety of other aspects of the social world (family, education, and globalization, for example) to further understand how personal troubles can be seen and analyzed as public issues using core theories and the student's sociological imagination.
Grading:
16% Midterm Exam
16% Final Exam
24% Reports/Papers
16% Additional Semester Exams
14% Class Participation
14% Laboratory Evaluation
Exam Format:
Multiple choice questions, short answer, and short essay
Class Format:
50% Lecture
10% Film/Video
30% Discussion
10% Small Group Activities
Workload:
40-50 Pages Reading Per Week
15 Pages Writing Per Term
3 Exam(s)
3 Paper(s)
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/10974/1159
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
17 March 2010

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