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Sociology (SOCI) 287
Introduction to Sociology I (Revision 2)

Revision 2 closed, replaced by current version.

Delivery mode: Individualized study or grouped study.

Credits: 3 - Social Science

Prerequisite: None.

Precluded course: None.

Centre: Centre for Global and Social Analysis

SOCI 287 has a Challenge for Credit option.

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Overview

SOCI 287 introduces learners to the study of society from a sociological perspective. In this course you will learn how to analyse modern societies — including your own society — by using some of the major theories and key concepts of sociology.

Outline

Unit 1: Society and Sociology

Unit 2: Socialization: The Individual in Society

Unit 3: Society and Culture

Unit 4: Sociology and Social Structure

Unit 5: Classical Sociology and the Rise of Capitalism

Unit 6: Inequality

Unit 7: Economy and Society in Canada

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Evaluation

To receive credit for SOCI 287, you must achieve a course composite grade of at least "D" (50 percent) and a grade of at least 50 percent on the final examination. The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:

4 assignments @ 15% each Final Exam Total
60% 40% 100%

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.

Course Materials

Textbooks

Brym, Robert J. 1996. Society in Question: Sociological Readings for the 21st Century. Toronto: Harcourt Brace.

Parkinson, Gary and Robert Drislane. 1996. Exploring Society: Pathways in Sociology. Toronto: Harcourt Brace.

Other Materials

The course materials also include a student manual.

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