SOC 2113 - Introduction to Sociology

Institution:

Southwest Mississippi Community College

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Description:

The student will become acquainted with the scope and content of the discipline of sociology, including the social world, the social and cultural process within this world, and the integration of these processes in relation to the individual, the group, and the institution. The student will also become familiar with the methods used by sociologists in arriving at their various theories on how society functions and is organized. Additionally, the student will be able to understand various aspects of our own culture as it relates to other cultures. S/he will become aware of the importance of the acquisition of culture and its influence on personality development and socialization.A variety of institutions are discussed and the student becomes aware of the similarities and differences which exist in various cultures regarding these institutions. A minimum of four tests are given during the semester and a group presentation is required. Three hours of lecture per week. Credit, three semester hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smcc.edu

Phone Number:

(601) 276-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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