Introduction to Sociology

<p>Course closed to further enrollment. In-person Course. Sociology is the foundation of the social sciences. It involves the systematic and rigorous study of human social relations, social structures, and social causes and consequences of human behavior. Studying sociology allows students to acquire what C. Wright Mills called the&#160;<em>sociological imagination</em>: the ability to think beyond our personal lives and to connect the experiences of individuals within the context of broader social forces. This introductory course provides a broad view of sociology by covering its major theoretical traditions (e.g., Marx, Weber, Durkheim, and Du Bois), primary research methods (interviews, ethnography, surveys, experiments, and social network analysis), and select substantive topics (e.g., socialization, family, race/ethnic relations, gender, culture, deviance, and social stratification). This course will primarily draw on readings and examples from the United States, though cross-national comparisons will also be incorporated whenever possible.&#160;1 Credit. Session B: July 1 – August 2. Tuition: $5070.</p>