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SOCIOLOGY

Course description, Syllabus, Supplies

Welcome to Sociology. Sociology is the study of human behavior as well as how people interact with each other and institutions.

TEXTBOOK: Sociology

GRADES: Daily Grades 25%
Unit Test and Major Projects 75%

ORGANIZATION: Keep your course syllabus, calendar and assignments handy in a notebook or folder. Bring paper, pen or pencil and a folder with brads and pockets for notes.

SYLLABUS:

Unit 1: Sociological Perspective and Research
Unit 2: Culture
Unit 3: Conformity and Deviance
Unit 4: Socialization
Unit 5: Groups and Social Institutions
Unit 6: Social Stratification and Poverty
Unit 7: Racial, Ethnic, Gender and Age Issues
Unit 8: Urbanization, Population and Collective Behavior
Unit 9: Social Movements and Change

TUTORIALS: Available through appointment.

MAKE-UP: Please make arrangements with your teacher.