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Introduction to Sociology

There is perhaps no course more immediately impactful and relevant to students’ lives than sociology. This course provides a comprehensive overview of key sociological topics and encourages students to think critically about the social world. Students develop the sociological imagination and examine society through each of the main sociological paradigms.

Social Sciences
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Lumen Learning
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Lumen Learning
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Basic Sciences
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Contents· 299 sections
  1. 02: Course Contents
  2. 2.01: About This Course
  3. 2.02: Course Contents at a Glance
  4. 2.03: Learning Outcomes
  5. 03: Faculty Resources
  6. 3.01: Faculty Resources Overview
  7. 3.02: Pacing
  8. 3.03: PDF
  9. 3.04: PowerPoints
  10. 3.05: Assignments and Discussions
  11. 3.06: Question Banks
  12. 3.07: In-Class Activities
  13. 3.08: Additional Resources
  14. 3.09: I Need Help
  15. 04: Module 1- Foundations of Sociology
  16. 4.01: Why It Matters- Foundations of Sociology
  17. 4.02: Introduction to Sociology
  18. 4.03: What Is Sociology
  19. 4.04: The Development of Sociology
  20. 4.05: Why Study Sociology
  21. 4.06: Introduction to the Sociological Imagination
  22. 4.07: The Sociological Imagination
  23. 4.08: Introduction to Sociological Perspectives
  24. 4.09: The Main Sociological Theories
  25. 4.10: Structural-Functional Theory
  26. 4.11: Conflict Theory
  27. 4.12: Symbolic Interactionist Theory
  28. 4.13: Reviewing Sociological Theories
  29. 4.14: Putting It Together- Sociological Foundations
  30. 4.15: Discussion- Introduce Yourself
  31. 4.16: Assignment- Sociologist Player Trading Cards
  32. 05: Module 2- Sociological Research
  33. 5.01: Why It Matters- Sociological Research
  34. 5.02: Introduction to Sociological Research
  35. 5.03: Sociological Research
  36. 5.04: The Scientific Method
  37. 5.05: Ethics
  38. 5.06: Introduction to Research Methods
  39. 5.07: Surveys
  40. 5.08: Experiments
  41. 5.09: Field Research
  42. 5.10: Secondary Data Analysis
  43. 5.11: Summary of Research Methods
  44. 5.12: Putting It Together- Sociological Research
  45. 5.13: Discussion- Sociology Research
  46. 5.14: Assignment- Utilizing Secondary Research
  47. 06: Module 3- Culture
  48. 6.01: Why It Matters- Culture
  49. 6.02: Introduction to Culture
  50. 6.03: Culture Values and Beliefs
  51. 6.04: Social Norms
  52. 6.05: Symbols and Language
  53. 6.06: Introduction to Cultural Similarities and Differences
  54. 6.07: Cultural Universals
  55. 6.08: Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism
  56. 6.09: Introduction to Pop Culture Subculture and Cultural Change
  57. 6.10: Pop Culture and Subculture
  58. 6.11: Cultural Change
  59. 6.12: Globalization and Technology
  60. 6.13: Introduction to Theoretical Perspectives on Culture and Technology
  61. 6.14: Functionalism on Culture and Technology
  62. 6.15: Conflict Theory on Culture and Technology
  63. 6.16: Symbolic Interactionism on Media and Technology
  64. 6.17: Putting It Together- Culture
  65. 6.18: Assignment- Tattoos and Culture
  66. 6.19: Discussion- Tattoos in Culture
  67. 6.20: Discussion- Media and Technology
  68. 6.21: Discussion- Media and Culture
  69. 07: Module 4- Socialization
  70. 7.01: Why It Matters- Socialization
  71. 7.02: Introduction to Socialization
  72. 7.03: The Importance of Socialization
  73. 7.04: Theories of Socialization
  74. 7.05: Introduction to Reality as a Social Construct
  75. 7.06: The Social Construction of Reality
  76. 7.07: Roles and the Presentation of Self
  77. 7.08: Introduction to Agents of Socialization
  78. 7.09: Agents of Socialization
  79. 7.10: Socialization Across the Lifespan
  80. 7.11: Resocialization
  81. 7.12: Putting It Together- Socialization
  82. 7.13: Discussion- Socialization
  83. 7.14: Assignment- Agents of Socialization
  84. 08: Module 5- Society and Groups
  85. 8.01: Why It Matters- Society and Groups
  86. 8.02: Introduction to the Fundamentals of Society
  87. 8.03: Society Culture and Social Institutions
  88. 8.04: Types of Societies
  89. 8.05: Introduction to Theoretical Perspectives on Society
  90. 8.06: Functionalism and Society
  91. 8.07: Conflict Theory and Society
  92. 8.08: Symbolic Interactionism and the McDonaldization of Society
  93. 8.09: Introduction to Organizations and Groups
  94. 8.10: Types of Formal Organizations
  95. 8.11: Types of Groups
  96. 8.12: Group Dynamics
  97. 8.13: Leadership Styles
  98. 8.14: Putting It Together- Society and Groups
  99. 8.15: Discussion- Society and Formal Organizations
  100. 8.16: Assignment- Society and Groups
  101. 09: Module 6- Deviance Crime and Social Control
  102. 9.01: Why It Matters- Deviance Crime and Social Control
  103. 9.02: Introduction to Deviance
  104. 9.03: Deviance and Control
  105. 9.04: Introduction to Theories of Social Deviance
  106. 9.05: Functionalism and Deviance
  107. 9.06: Conflict Theory and Deviance
  108. 9.07: Symbolic Interactionism and Deviance
  109. 9.08: Reviewing Theories on Deviance
  110. 9.09: Introduction to Crime and The Law
  111. 9.10: The Criminal Justice System
  112. 9.11: Criminal Activity
  113. 9.12: Putting It Together- Deviance Crime and Social Control
  114. 9.13: Discussion- Deviance
  115. 9.14: Assignment- Deviance in the News
  116. 10: Module 7- Stratification and Inequality
  117. 10.01: Why It Matters- Stratification and Inequality
  118. 10.02: Introduction to Stratification and Systems of Stratification
  119. 10.03: Social Stratification Social Inequality and Global Stratification
  120. 10.04: Systems of Global Classification
  121. 10.05: Systems of Social Stratification
  122. 10.06: Class in the United States
  123. 10.07: Introduction to Social Mobility and Poverty
  124. 10.08: Social Mobility
  125. 10.09: Global Poverty
  126. 10.10: Poverty in the U.S.
  127. 10.11: Introduction to Theoretical Perspectives on Stratification
  128. 10.12: Theoretical Perspectives on Social Stratification
  129. 10.13: Theoretical Perspectives on Global Stratification
  130. 10.14: Putting It Together- Social Stratification and Inequality
  131. 10.15: Discussion- Stratification
  132. 10.16: Assignment- Stratification
  133. 11: Module 8- Race and Ethnicity
  134. 11.01: Why It Matters- Race and Ethnicity
  135. 11.02: Introduction to Race Ethnicity and Discrimination
  136. 11.03: Racial Ethnic and Minority Groups
  137. 11.04: Stereotypes Prejudice and Discrimination
  138. 11.05: Intergroup Relationships
  139. 11.06: Introduction to Race and Ethnicity in the United States
  140. 11.07: Native Americans
  141. 11.08: African Americans
  142. 11.09: Asian Americans
  143. 11.10: Hispanic
  144. 11.10.01: Hispanic Latino Americans
  145. 11.11: Arab Americans
  146. 11.12: White Americans
  147. 11.13: Introduction to Theories of Racial Inequality
  148. 11.14: Theoretical Perspectives of Race and Ethnicity
  149. 11.15: Putting It Together- Race and Ethnicity
  150. 11.16: Discussion- The Race Card Project
  151. 11.17: Assignment- Race and Ethnicity
  152. 12: Module 9- Gender Sex and Sexuality
  153. 12.01: Why It Matters- Gender Sex and Sexuality
  154. 12.02: Introduction to Gender
  155. 12.03: Sex and Gender
  156. 12.04: Gender and Socialization
  157. 12.05: Introduction to Sex and Sexuality
  158. 12.06: Sex and Sexuality
  159. 12.07: Sexual Orientation
  160. 12.08: Introduction to Theories of Gender and Sex
  161. 12.09: Feminist Movements and Feminist Theory
  162. 12.10: Theoretical Perspectives on Gender
  163. 12.11: Theoretical Perspectives on Sex
  164. 12.12: Putting It Together- Gender Sex and Sexuality
  165. 12.13: Discussion- Gender
  166. 12.14: Assignment- Gender and Advertising
  167. 13: Module 10- Marriage and Family
  168. 13.01: Why It Matters- Marriage and Family
  169. 13.02: Introduction to Marriage and Family
  170. 13.03: Defining Family
  171. 13.04: Marriage and Courtship Patterns
  172. 13.05: Lines of Descent and Family Stages
  173. 13.06: Introduction to Family Life
  174. 13.07: Variations in Family Life
  175. 13.08: Theoretical Perspectives on Marriage and Family
  176. 13.09: Introduction to Challenges Families Face
  177. 13.10: Divorce and Remarriage
  178. 13.11: Violence and Abuse
  179. 13.12: Putting It Together- Marriage and Family
  180. 13.13: Discussion- Marriage and Family
  181. 13.14: Assignment- Families in Media
  182. 14: Module 11- Religion
  183. 14.01: Why It Matters- Religion
  184. 14.02: Introduction to Sociological Views on Religion
  185. 14.03: The History of Religion
  186. 14.04: Theoretical Perspectives on Religion
  187. 14.05: Introduction to World Religions
  188. 14.06: Types of Religion
  189. 14.07: Hinduism
  190. 14.08: Buddhism
  191. 14.09: Taoism and Confucianism
  192. 14.10: Judaism
  193. 14.11: Islam
  194. 14.12: Christianity
  195. 14.13: Introduction to Religion in the United States
  196. 14.14: U.S. Trends in Religion
  197. 14.15: Religion and Social Change
  198. 14.16: Putting It Together- Religion
  199. 14.17: Discussion- Religion
  200. 14.18: Assignment- World Religions
  201. 15: Module 12- Education
  202. 15.01: Why It Matters- Education
  203. 15.02: Introduction to Global Education
  204. 15.03: Education Around the World
  205. 15.04: Universal Access to Education
  206. 15.05: Introduction to Theoretical Perspectives on Education
  207. 15.06: Functionalist Theory on Education
  208. 15.07: Conflict Theory on Education
  209. 15.08: Symbolic Interactionist Theory on Education
  210. 15.09: Introduction to Issues in Education
  211. 15.10: Hot Topics in Education
  212. 15.11: Charter Schools and Homeschooling
  213. 15.12: Contemporary Issues in Education
  214. 15.13: Putting It Together- Education
  215. 15.14: Discussion- Education
  216. 15.15: Assignment- Education Infographic
  217. 16: Module 13- Health and Medicine
  218. 16.01: Why It Matters- Health and Medicine
  219. 16.02: Introduction to The Social Construction of Health
  220. 16.03: The Cultural Significance of Health
  221. 16.04: Theoretical Perspectives on Health and Medicine
  222. 16.05: Introduction to Health in the United States and Abroad
  223. 16.06: Global Health and Epidemiology
  224. 16.07: Health and Inequality in the United States
  225. 16.08: Mental Health and Disabilities
  226. 16.09: Healthcare Systems
  227. 16.10: Putting It Together- Health and Medicine
  228. 16.11: Discussion- Health and Medicine
  229. 16.12: Assignment- The Evolution of Health Issues
  230. 17: Module 14- Aging and the Elderly
  231. 17.01: Why It Matters- Aging and the Elderly
  232. 17.02: Introduction to Aging
  233. 17.03: Aging in Society
  234. 17.04: The Graying of the United States and the World
  235. 17.05: Introduction to the Aging Process
  236. 17.06: Growing Old
  237. 17.07: Death and Dying
  238. 17.08: Introduction to Sociology and Aging
  239. 17.09: Retirement and Poverty
  240. 17.10: Ageism and Abuse
  241. 17.11: Theoretical Perspectives on Aging
  242. 17.12: Putting It Together- Aging and the Elderly
  243. 17.13: Discussion- Health and Aging Assignment
  244. 17.14: Assignment- Aging and the Elderly
  245. 18: Module 15- Government and Politics
  246. 18.01: Why It Matters- Government and Politics
  247. 18.02: Introduction to Power and Authority
  248. 18.03: Types of Authority
  249. 18.04: Introduction to Types of Government
  250. 18.05: Forms of Government
  251. 18.06: Politics in the United States
  252. 18.07: Introduction to Theoretical Perspectives on Government and Power
  253. 18.08: Theoretical Perspectives on Government
  254. 18.09: Putting It Together- Government and Politics
  255. 18.10: Discussion- Government and Politics
  256. 18.11: Assignment- Politics and Sociology
  257. 19: Module 16- Work and the Economy
  258. 19.01: Why It Matters- Work and the Economy
  259. 19.02: Introduction to Economic Systems
  260. 19.03: The Development of Economic Systems
  261. 19.04: Capitalism and Socialism
  262. 19.05: Theoretical Perspectives on Economics
  263. 19.06: Introduction to Globalization and the Economy
  264. 19.07: Globalization
  265. 19.08: Introduction to Work in the United States
  266. 19.09: Work in the United States
  267. 19.10: Poverty and Unemployment in the United States
  268. 19.11: Putting It Together- Work and the Economy
  269. 19.12: Discussion- Work and the Economy
  270. 19.13: Assignment- Living in Poverty
  271. 20: Module 17- Population Urbanization and the Environment
  272. 20.01: Why It Matters- Population Urbanization and the Environment
  273. 20.02: Introduction to Demography and Population Growth
  274. 20.03: Demography and Population Growth
  275. 20.04: Demographic Theories
  276. 20.05: Immigration in the United States
  277. 20.06: Introduction to Urbanization
  278. 20.07: Urbanization on the Rise
  279. 20.08: Theoretical Perspectives on Urbanization
  280. 20.09: Introduction to the Environment and Society
  281. 20.10: Environmental Sociology
  282. 20.11: Environmental Racism
  283. 20.12: Putting It Together- Population Urbanization and the Environment
  284. 20.13: Discussion- Population and Urbanization
  285. 20.14: Assignment- Population and Urbanization
  286. 21: Module 18- Social Movements and Social Change
  287. 21.01: Why It Matters- Social Movements and Social Change
  288. 21.02: Introduction to Collective Behavior
  289. 21.03: Collective Behavior
  290. 21.04: Levels of Social Movements
  291. 21.05: Introduction to Social Movements
  292. 21.06: Types and Stages of Social Movements
  293. 21.07: Theoretical Perspectives on Social Movements
  294. 21.08: Introduction to Social Change
  295. 21.09: Causes of Social Change
  296. 21.10: Social Change Technology and Modernization
  297. 21.11: Putting It Together- Social Movements and Social Change
  298. 21.12: Assignment- Social Movements
  299. 21.13: Discussion- Social Movements