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Sociology

Course Number: #2917

This course provides a basic understanding of the many areas within the field of sociology. Although the study of society goes back hundreds of years, we will use the contemporary (1960s and later) examples and themes in our course work. Students will have the knowledge in the discipline to understand and apply basic sociological theories to a variety of events seen in everyday life. Areas will include: family, gender relations, popular culture, American culture, social stratification, class and power, and the roots of social conflict.

Prerequisites: This class is an elective.

Credit(s): .5

Open to Grade(s): 11 and 12

Texts and Materials: The Study of Human Relationships