Sociology 2: Canadian Society (SOCI 1200)

Sociology 2 (SOCI 1200) - Canadian Society - This course examines Canadian society, its social institutions and processes, in historical and global context, with a focus on social inequality, social change and current issues. The main sociological theories are employed to examine the following areas: economy and work, government and politics, First Nations and Aboriginal issues, Quebec society, family, health and medicine, religion, and social change, particularly social movements, technology, urbanization and the environment.

The course is a combination of lectures, class and group based discussion, films, and library research.

Sociology 1 and 2 can also be taken concurrently or in either order.
Course code: SOCI 1200
Credits: 3.0
Length: 60.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=SOCI&number=1200

Additional Information

  • History of sociological theory and research methods in Canada
  • Economy and work in global context
  • Work and social stratification
  • Government, power and politics
  • Family
  • Health and medicine
  • Religion
  • Social change: including urbanization, technology, social movements and the environment

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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