This course introduces society and social behavior, providing an opportunity to examine key social issues. It focuses on the influence of power structures and culture on opportunities, attitudes, and behaviors. The course covers major sociological perspectives, social processes, institutions, societal development, and characteristics of social life.
Prerequisites
Reading proficiency as established by District Policy.
1. Identify the principal sociological theories and the foundational methods used in the scientific study of society.
2. Analyze social structures, patterns of behavior, ethical considerations, and mechanisms of social control.
3. Identify social inequality, including racial, ethnic, gender, and economic effects on society.
4. Explain the historical patterns of population distribution and evaluate major theories of demographic growth.
5. Examine the interrelationship between political systems and societal structures.
6. Review the historical development of sociology and discuss the contributions of key figures in the field.
7. Compare and contrast human societies throughout history and analyze how these societies have impacted human behavior.
8. Examine the elements of social structure and culture and explain how they influence human behavior.
9. Describe the basic social institutions and explain how these institutions influence human behavior.
10. Examine the role of nature and nurture in human behavior.
11. Analyze social stratification and social class.
12. Explain how human diversity contributes to different perspectives.