Fall 2021 | SOC 1001 Section 001: Introduction to Sociology (18884)
- 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 Session09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021Mon, Wed 09:45AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankAnderson Hall 210
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (237 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:
- Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?tvanheuv+SOC1001+Fall2021
- 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 between 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/and hinder change. A key objective of this course is to foster students? critical thinking abilities in their analysis of societal issues, and in their articulations of these issues. Students are expected to be able to apply sociological theories and debates into their everyday practices.
- Exam Format:
- Multiple choice questions, short answer, and definitions of terms
- Workload:
- 30-60 pages of reading per week.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/18884/1219
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 1 November 2019
Fall 2021 | SOC 1001 Section 015: Introduction to Sociology (18891)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Completely Online
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021Off CampusVirtual Rooms ONLINEONLY
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (238 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:
- This lecture (Soc 1001-15) is completely online in an asynchronous format. There are no scheduled meeting times. Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?elogan+SOC1001+Fall2021
- 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, or life in groups. 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.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- You should take this class if you want to understand the world around you better! A warning however- once you develop and put on your sociological "lenses" you'll never be able to take them off! :)
- Grading:
- 30% Exams (1 midterm & 1 final)
50% Short Writing Assignments
20% Class Participation (discussion and attendance) - Exam Format:
- MC
- Class Format:
- 50% Lecture
15% Film/Video
15% Discussion in Lecture
20% Section Participation - Workload:
- 30-40 Pages reading per week
2 MC Exams5 Short (3-4 page) writing assignments - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/18891/1219
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 1 April 2021
Fall 2021 | SOC 1001 Section 030: Introduction to Sociology (18895)
- 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 Session09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021Wed 05:30PM - 08:00PMUMTC, West BankWilley Hall 125
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (118 of 120 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:
- Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?cabdi+SOC1001+Fall2021
- Class Description:
This course introduces pivotal questions that underpin classical and contemporary sociological perspectives. Analyses of how society is possible and how 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 the close relationship of the individual, society, and social structures permits us to understand the dynamics of power relations in everyday living. The course material is chosen to help you develop your sociological imagination, to give you the tools to understand how our lives are linked to larger forces that ultimately shape our individual and collective experiences. We will explore diverse sociological theories purporting to explain the social, political and economic structures prevailing in our society and the forces that drive or/and hinder change.
- Learning Objectives:
- Students are expected to show a good understanding of core sociological concepts and perspectives.Students should be able to apply sociological analysis to their everyday experienceStudents will be expected to improve their critical thinking skills and learn to better articulate their ideas in both verbal and written formats.
- Exam Format:
- multiple choice/True-Falso/Short answer questions
- Class Format:
- DiscussionLectures, discussions, Videos
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/18895/1219
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 14 August 2020
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