Introduction to Sociology

What is sociology?What do sociologists do?

Detect the symbolic value and socially constructed nature of everyday things

Why do people smoke?

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omg wtf r u tinking gothz pwn punkz!!

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Be aware of the external forces ‘shaping’ our lives (and how individual choice is often a function of commmunity trends)

Detect power-plays and ‘hidden’ conflicts

What is the sociological difference?

Textbooks & References

Primary • Shaefer, R.T. & Robert, P.L. (2005). Sociology. (10th edition). New

York: McGraw-Hill. (earlier editions are also fine, but try to get the latest one)

Secondary• Henslin, James M. (2009) Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach

(10th Edition) • Ellwood, Charles, A. (2010) Sociology and modern social

problems 1873-1946• Bruce, Steve (2000) Sociology: A Very Short Introduction• Andersen, Margaret L. & Taylor, Howard F. (2010) Sociology: The

Essentials

Assessment

• Assignments & Blog Participation – 30%

• Mid-Term Exam – 20%

• Final Exam – 50%

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