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Introduction To Sociology

This course, Introduction to Sociology, introduces students to fundamental sociological concepts and social issues. It explores the definition, origins, scope, and methods of sociology, alongside practical applications. Key topics include family, marriage, socialization, conformity, deviance, power, and authority. Students will also examine social organizations, groups, social differentiation, religion, social interaction, stratification, mobility, collective behavior, public opinion, propaganda, and social change. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of society and human behavior.

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60h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
SociologySocializationDevianceCultureSocial Change

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Beginner Level
Perfect for newcomers to the field
35%
beginner
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Sociology Definition

2

Family and Marriage

3

Socialization

4

Conformity and Deviance

5

Power and Authority

6

Social Stratification

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

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Social Worker

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Sociologist

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Criminologist

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Urban Planner

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Community Organizer

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Social ServicesGovernmentEducationResearchCommunity Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

3h

Unit 1: Definition of Sociology

3 study hours
  • •Define sociology, its origins, scope, methods, and uses.
  • •Discuss practical significance and social issues.
Week
2

Module 1:

3h

Unit 2: Family

3 study hours
  • •Describe family types, activities, and functions.
  • •Discuss the family as a cornerstone of society.
Week
3

Module 1:

3h

Unit 3: Marriage

3 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning and types of marriage.
  • •Discuss the social recognition of mating.
Week
4

Module 1:

4h

Unit 4: Society and Culture

4 study hours
  • •Define society and culture.
  • •Explain the relationship between society and human behavior.
  • •Discuss elements and importance of culture.
Week
5

Module 1:

4h

Unit 5: Socialisation

4 study hours
  • •Describe socialization and its agents (family, peers, media, schools).
  • •Discuss the modification of behavior and attitude.
Week
6

Module 2:

3h

Unit 1: Conformity

3 study hours
  • •Describe conformity, reasons for conformity, and factors influencing conformity.
Week
7

Module 2:

6h

Unit 2: Deviance

6 study hours
  • •Define deviance and perspectives on deviance (biological, social, labeling, control).
  • •Discuss non-conformity to social norms.
Week
8

Module 2:

6h

Unit 3: Power

3 study hours
  • •Define power and its roles.
  • •Discuss the ability to ensure compliance.

Unit 4: Authority

3 study hours
  • •Define authority and its types (traditional, charismatic, rational-legal).
  • •Differentiate authority from power.
Week
9

Module 2:

3h

Unit 5: Leadership

3 study hours
  • •Define leadership and leadership theories.
  • •Differentiate leaders from managers.
Week
10

Module 3:

8h

Unit 1: Social Organizations

4 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning and levels of social organization.
  • •Describe the roles of individuals in social organizations.

Unit 2: Group

4 study hours
  • •Define group, types of groups, and group development.
  • •Discuss group cohesiveness and effectiveness.
Week
11

Module 3:

6h

Unit 3: Social Differentiation

3 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of social differentiation.
  • •Describe the distribution of members in a society to available positions.

Unit 4: Religion

3 study hours
  • •Define religion and its elements.
  • •Discuss religion and society, and types of religious organizations.
Week
12

Module 3:

3h

Unit 5: Social Interaction

3 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of social interactions.
  • •Discuss the role of cultural scripts and ethnomethodology.
  • •Explain social identities.
Week
13

Module 4:

11h

Unit 1: Social Stratification

4 study hours
  • •Define social stratification and its dimensions.
  • •Describe the bases on which people are stratified.

Unit 2: Social Mobility

3 study hours
  • •Define social mobility and its types.
  • •Discuss individual and group mobility.

Unit 3: Collective Behaviour

4 study hours
  • •Define collective behavior and its forms.
  • •Discuss collective behavior as a breakdown in social order.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review definitions of key sociological concepts from Units 1-5 in Module 1.

2

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 in Module 2 on power, authority, and leadership.

3

Practice applying sociological theories to real-world examples from Units 1-3 in Module 3.

4

Focus on understanding the different types of social mobility in Unit 2 of Module 4.

5

Summarize the main arguments for and against social stratification from Unit 1 of Module 4.

6

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their feedback.

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