SOCI 1010, INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY/BRAZIL

Instructor: Shannon Little

Email: slittle@southwest.tn.edu

Office: MW37

Phone: 333-4125 Sociology Office: 333-5196

Course Description

This course introduces students to the field of sociology, its concepts, methods, findings, people, theories, and its relevance to their own lives. The goal of sociology as well as that of this course is to help us better understand society. This course is designed to enhance specific skills in critical thinking, diversity and global awareness. Comparisons and contrasts will be made between culture and institutions in the US and Brazil.

Objectives will be met through a combination of lectures, discussion, and journal assignments. Students are required to do the readings BEFORE class , think critically about how individuals are affected by society and culture, and to actively participate in class discussion.

 
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