Introduction to Sociology 3e I — Sociological Foundations

The first of three courses adapted from OpenStax Introduction to Sociology 3e, examining sociological questions, theoretical lenses, research design, culture, social interaction, and socialization across the life course.

3 sections · 11 lessons

Course outline

Seeing Social Patterns

  1. Sociological Imagination
  2. Three Theoretical Lenses

Evidence and Method

  1. Questions Into Evidence
  2. Measuring Social Life
  3. Choosing a Research Method

Culture and the Self

  1. Culture's Building Blocks
  2. Interpreting Cultural Difference
  3. How Culture Changes
  4. Constructing Social Reality
  5. Self Through Others
  6. Socialization Across Life
  7. A Newcomer Enters the Workplace

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