INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY*

概要

This course offers an overview of key concepts, scholars, subfields, and research findings within sociology. It delves into the definition of society, methods of understanding it, and its impact on individuals, facilitating an understanding of the interplay between personal experiences and societal structures. By fostering sociological imagination, students learn to link their own lives with broader social frameworks, laying the groundwork for a further comprehension of sociological theories and methodologies.

目標

By the end of the semester, students should have gained familiarity with key concepts and subfields within the field of sociology and should be capable of critically applying them in relation to their own lives and broader societies. Additionally, they will have the ability to undertake a group project aimed at achieving these objectives.

授業外の学習

I will strive to make the class interactive and you must be involved on a regular basis. My role is to provide you with resources and to assist you in gaining new perspectives and knowledge, but ultimately it is your duty to learn. To this end, I suggest that you come to every class prepared (having completed all the assigned readings) and willing to contribute to our class learning environment. You are also required to carry out a group project as part of this course. Finish the assigned readings before the class 90 min Develop research project and review the class materials 100 min

所要時間: 190 min