Sociology 1: Intro to Sociology (SOCI 1100)
Sociology 1 (SOCI 1100) - Introductory Sociology - This course introduces the discipline of sociology, its major social theories and research methods, to study social structure and social processes, with an emphasis on formal organizations, culture and identity, and social stratification. The main theories in sociology are employed to examine the following areas: socialization, organizations and bureaucracy, gender and sexuality, culture and mass media, deviance and crime, race and ethnicity, and social stratification and inequality in a Canadian and global context.
The course is a combination of lectures, class and group discussions, films and library research.
Sociology 1 and 2 can also be taken concurrently or in either order.
The course is a combination of lectures, class and group discussions, films and library research.
Sociology 1 and 2 can also be taken concurrently or in either order.
Course code: SOCI 1100
Credits: 3.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 60.0 hours
Course outline:
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SOCI 1100 schedule for programs:
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- OPEN
- UAAD
- UPHS
- USAD
- USCC
- UTAC
- UTCS
- UTEG
- UTES
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
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42016 | January 6, 2025 to April 23, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building B | Olijnek, Darcie |
Additional Information
- History of the sociological perspective and the scientific method of sociology
- Overview of the major theories and research methods
- Introducing society, social structure, interaction
- Formal organizations and bureaucracy
- Socialization and culture including: gender, sex and sexuality, deviance and crime, and mass media
- Theories of culture
- Race and ethnicity
- Social stratification and inequality in Canada and an introduction to global stratification
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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