SOC 121 Introduction to Sociology II examines the social life as it occurs in families, formal organizations, religion, political movements and other social systems. Student research projects are part of the course.
Prerequisites: SOC 120 or equivalent with a minimum of 60%
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | 3.00 |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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| Other | 1 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- demonstrate a sound introductory knowledge of sociological theories and research methods;
- demonstrate collaborative skills in a multi-cultural environment;
- acknowledge Indigenous ways of knowing;
- demonstrate a sound introductory knowledge of topical areas of sociology;
- apply sociological knowledge to everyday experiences;
- recognize and develop meaningful sociological research questions;
- demonstrate their ability to generate written arguments supported with quality academic materials from appropriate databases;
- demonstrate critical thinking skills and formulate your ideas both verbally and in written form;
- research and analyze evidence from scholarly and professional publications;
- synthesize and summarize literature and data;
- demonstrate developing problem solving skills;
- develop awareness of environmental issues and sustainable solutions; and
- exhibit professional behaviours such as respect for colleagues, punctuality, willingness to think independently, and pride in presentation of work.
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.