SOC 102 Introduction to Sociology: Global Perspectives
This course adopts a global perspective to introduce students to sociology, the scientific study of societies. It will examine the self, socialization, social ties, social interaction, social institutions, and social change, considering both conformity and deviance. Students will leave with a "sociological imagination," the ability to see their own lives and the lives of others in the context of their wider societies and an increasingly interconnected world. Through a critical evaluation of the theoretical propositions of thinkers in the field, we will explore how people are shaped by society and, in turn, shape it. Students will write papers that articulate an original thesis with supporting evidence, deepening their grasp of how sociology helps us interpret the dynamics of social order and disorder. Open only to frosh and sophomores, or by permission of instructor.