SOC 204Z - Introduction to Sociology

WR 115  or designated placement

WR 115Q  as required

Course Description: Introduces the central concepts, theories, and methods that define the sociological approach to investigating the social forces that shape our lives. Topics may include social structure, culture, socialization, race, class, gender, sexuality, and inequality. Fulfills cultural literacy requirement within the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Describe the central concepts, theories, and methods that define sociological approaches to social scientific inquiry.
• CLO#2: Analyze social life using sociological concepts and theories.
• CLO#3: Explain how the sociological imagination interrelates different levels of analysis such as social structures and individuals.
• CLO#4: Identify how social factors contribute to inequalities in society. (ILO: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Global Consciousness)
• CLO#5: Explain the role of theory and evidence in building sociological knowledge.