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SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology 3-0-3

Course Description:

This course introduces the scientific study of human society, culture, and social interactions. Topics include socialization, research methods, diversity and inequality, cooperation and conflict, social change, social institutions, and organizations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of sociological concepts as they apply to the interplay among individuals, groups, and societies. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.

Prerequisites: ENG 090, REA 090

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Lee Dodson
dodsonl@rockinghamcc.edu
Telephone:
336-342-4261 (ext. 2155)


Office Hours:

See posted schedule.

Other hours by appointment.

Course Objectives:The primary objective of this course is to introduce students to the science of sociology including its major subfields, theories, methods, techniques of description and analysis, terms, concepts, and findings. A second objective of this course is to apply these methods, techniques, terms, etc. to the comparative analysis of American society including typical social relations, organizations, institutions, and dynamics.
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