SOCI 1211 - Introduction to Sociology II

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Course Description

SOCI 1211 is the second part of a two-part introduction to the discipline of sociology, the study of society. This course continues in its aim to familiarize you with the central ideas of the discipline, with a focus on the organization of the major aspects of present-day Canadian society―the economy, urban life, environment, ethnicity, race, gender, state, and religion―and outcomes such as social inequality and social change.

Learning outcomes

Demonstrate what it means to think sociologically.
Approach the study of society from a systematic critical and historical perspective.
Determine which research methodologies are appropriate for different research topics.
Describe the transformation of society from foraging, agrarian, and feudal societies to modern capitalist societies.
Outline the relationship between population growth, urbanization, industrial development, and the environmental carrying capacity of the earth.
Analyze wealth, and racial and gender inequality in Canadian society.
Analyze the role of the state in modern capitalist society.
Describe the changing role and experience of religion in Canada.

Course topics

Unit 1: Introduction to Sociology and the Critical Tradition
Unit 2: Capitalism and Modern Society
Unit 3: Social Inequity in Canada
Unit 4: Politics and Religion in Contemporary Life

Required text and materials

The following Open Education Resources (OER) textbook, free of charge, is required for this course:

Little, W. (Ed.) (2016). Introduction to Sociology (2nd Canadian ed.). BC Campus.
Type: E-Textbook. ISBN: 978-1-77420-021-6
https://opentextbc.ca/introductiontosociology2ndedition/

Assessments

Please be aware that should your course have a final exam, you are responsible for the fee to the online proctoring service, ProctorU, or to the in-person approved Testing Centre. Please contact exams@tru.ca with any questions about this.

To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on the overall course, and 50% or higher on the final mandatory exam.

Assignment1 - Unit 1: Introduction to Sociology and the Critical Tradition	15%
Assignment2 - Unit 2: Capitalism and Modern Society	15%
Assignment 3 - Unit 3: Social Inequality in Canada	15%
Assignment 4 - Unit 4: Politics and Religion in Contemporary Life	15%
Final exam (mandatory)	40%
Total	100%

Prerequisites

SOCI 1111

Exclusions

SOCI 1509

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Introduction to Sociology II

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3 credits

Open Learning faculty member information

An Open Learning faculty member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.