SOC 1001A - Introduction to Sociology I

Institution:

Dowling College (Closed)

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Description:

3 credits A first step towards systematic analysis of contemporary society. Introduces sociology on a broad base for students interested in majoring in Sociology-Anthropology and other social sciences. For students in other disciplines, the course corrects common, over-simplified concep tions of our society. First term: basic concepts of sociology; methods and theories used by sociologists; analysis of human culture, status and role; groups and associations; socialization and conformity; deviance and con trol. Second term: broad analysis of major social institutions - marriage and the family, work and alienation, urbanization and industrialization, religion and secularization, ideology and politics, education and commu nication. Either course may be taken independently of the other. Offered: 2008 - 2010.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DOWLING.EDU

Phone Number:

(631) 244-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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