Sociology and Learning Team
| Course Syllabus University of Phoenix College of Social Sciences SOC/100 Version 2 Introduction to Sociology Start Date: 06/19/2012 End Date: 07/23/2012 | Copyright © 2011, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description
This course is an introduction to a set of sociological perspectives on human life that allow us to understand how our personal lives are affected by interpersonal relationships, by group affiliations, and by groups in interaction and conflict with one another. It provides the scientific tools to develop an objective, sociological imagination that allows us to interpret the objects, events, and experiences of our lives as a part of interactive symbolic meanings, group dynamics, and collective societal forces enmeshed in 21st-century global trends. Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials Schaefer, R. T. (2011). Sociology: A brief introduction (9th ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Sociology and Social Groups | | Details | Due | Points | Objectives | 1.1 Discuss the social construction of reality. 1.2 Distinguish between sociological perspectives. 1.3 Develop a sociological imagination. 1.4 Identify components of social groups and organizations. | | | Readings | Read Ch. 1, 3, 5, & 12 of
This course is an introduction to a set of sociological perspectives on human life that allow us to understand how our personal lives are affected by interpersonal relationships, by group affiliations, and by groups in interaction and conflict with one another. It provides the scientific tools to develop an objective, sociological imagination that allows us to interpret the objects, events, and experiences of our lives as a part of interactive symbolic meanings, group dynamics, and collective societal forces enmeshed in 21st-century global trends. Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials Schaefer, R. T. (2011). Sociology: A brief introduction (9th ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Sociology and Social Groups | | Details | Due | Points | Objectives | 1.1 Discuss the social construction of reality. 1.2 Distinguish between sociological perspectives. 1.3 Develop a sociological imagination. 1.4 Identify components of social groups and organizations. | | | Readings | Read Ch. 1, 3, 5, & 12 of