SOCI110H Introduction to Sociology (Honors section)
Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Sociology
- I. Course Number and Title
- SOCI110H Introduction to Sociology (Honors section)
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- Admission to the Honors@Bucks program
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
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This course meets the General Education requirement for Social Science.
This course meets the General Education requirement for Diversity.
This course meets the General Education requirement for Critical Thinking.SOCI110H is part of the Honors@Bucks program. Honors@Bucks challenges high-ability, intellectually curious students through coursework emphasizing scholarly research, high-order critical thinking, and experiential learning.
Students cannot register for honors coursework until they have applied to and been accepted by the Honors@Bucks program.
Honors@Bucks is open to students in all associate degree programs who meet Honors@Bucks' criteria.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course is an introduction to the basic concepts in the field of sociology, with emphasis upon the application of these concepts to the understanding of American institutions: politics, economics, religion, education, marriage, and the family.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- identify key concepts in sociology and apply these concepts to sociological phenomena [Social Science];
- demonstrate an understanding of the functioning of society and its institutions;
- demonstrate the ability to recognize the impact of social issues on their lives and how that knowledge can provide them with tools to deal with the world around them;
- demonstrate an understanding of human behavior and/or the relationships of people within societies from a sociological perspective [Social Science];
- demonstrate the ability to read critically, analyze and interpret information and construct logical, well-supported positions on current social and political issues [Critical Thinking]; and
- demonstrate an understanding of diverse sociological perspectives in local, national, and global contexts [Diversity].
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- The foundations of sociology: its origins, theoretical perspectives, and research methods.
- Society and the individual: to include a consideration of the concepts of culture, norms, values, socialization, and deviance.
- Social inequality: social class, race, gender, and age.
- Social institutions: family, education, religion, economy, and government.
- Global patterns: poverty, population, environment, the developing world. Topics to be selected by individual instructors.
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Student assessment consists of in-class exams, electronically administered exams, essays, written assignments, multi-media projects, and/or participation in classroom/online discussions. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Dte - 10/06; Core Objectives/Goals added 5/04; Revised 4/06; New Core 8/2015