Together with SOCI 1211: Introduction to Sociology II, this course introduces students to the discipline of sociology. Because humans are social by nature, all of us are members of various social groupings and located within a social system; we can only achieve an adequate understanding of ourselves after we have acquired the tools to understand that social system. Students learn to understand our social system and how it shapes and influences us all as individuals. Students discuss basic concepts of the sociological perspective, understand the importance of the transformation of Western society, examine the concepts developed to describe capitalist society, and explore the sociology of Canada. Prerequisites: This course or equivalent is a prerequisite to advanced sociology courses. Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of SOCI 1509, SOCI 1110, SOCI 1111.
Together with SOCI 1211: Introduction to Sociology II, this course introduces students to the discipline of sociology. Because humans are social by nature, all of us are members of various social groupings and located within a social system; we can only achieve an adequate understanding of ourselves after we have acquired the tools to understand that social system. Students learn to understand our social system and how it shapes and influences us all as individuals. Students discuss basic concepts of the sociological perspective, understand the importance of the transformation of Western society, examine the concepts developed to describe capitalist society, and explore the sociology of Canada. Prerequisites: This course or equivalent is a prerequisite to advanced sociology courses. Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of SOCI 1509, SOCI 1110, SOCI 1111.
