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Sociology 1001: Principles of Sociology

College Credit Plus Introduction to Sociology

Course Description

Sociology is the scientific study of society and social interaction on all levels, from massive institutions to small groups of people. In this course, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships between society and the self, and will recognize the contributions of culture to human behavior. Beginning with social facts and social constructs, the course systematically examines frames of social life (the self, culture, identity, interaction), deviance, social institutions, inequalities (class, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality), power, and social change (social movements, technology, environment). This course will guide students to develop their “sociological imagination” and encourage the practice of critical thinking about current issues in everyday life.

Textbooks and Resources

There is a required textbook for this course, Lisa Wade’s Terrible Magnificent Sociology (2^nd edition). You can purchase the ebook through the publisher’s website here. Click “Purchase Options” on the upper-right-hand side of the web page, then click the “Norton Illumine Ebook” for USD $39.95. You do not need to purchase InQuizitive. Alternatively, you may purchase the ebook or hard copy from other book sellers with which you are familiar. The reference is below:

Wade, L. (2025). Terrible Magnificent Sociology (2^nd ed.). W.W. Norton. ISBN: 978-1324101574.

If you cannot access the second edition, you may use the first edition instead.

Any additional readings and course materials will be free, posted on ClassIn, and announced in class or via electronic communication.

Learning Outcomes

This course aims to

● Emphasize ethical reflection, social justice, and civic responsibility.

● Provide a general understanding of the discipline of sociology by introducing basic sociological concepts and theories.

● Inculcate sociological imagination to understand the individual, society, and various social processes.

● Offer a vantage point to understand the social causes and consequences of stratification.

● Identify and analyze systems of inequality (such as class, caste, race, gender, and sexuality) and explain how these systems shape opportunities and life chances.

● Offer a critical awareness of social, economic, and political processes and their effects by discussing specific concepts like culture, socialization, race, gender, class, caste, conflict, ethnicity, and religion.

● Critically evaluate the values and ethical assumptions that underlie social institutions and cultural practices, both in the U.S. and globally.

● Reflect on issues of justice and civic responsibility, considering how sociological analysis can inform responses to social problems.

● Engage with diverse perspectives to better understand social systems in both local and global contexts, and articulate informed positions on social change.

● Develop a capability for the application of sociological knowledge in theory and practice.

Students will be assessed on their ability to:

● Engage with sociological concepts and theories.

● Have an understanding of, and make use of, sociological categories in support of their arguments.

● Use evidence-based reports rather than anecdotal incidents to substantiate their positions.

● Follow a proper format of citations and referencing.

Chapter learning outcomes will also be included on PowerPoints for each lesson.

Assignments and Grading Basis

Grades are weighted by group:

Grading Scale