SOC 120 Introduction to Sociology l

School of University Arts and Sciences

SOC 120 Introduction to Sociology I introduces students to the discipline. The sociological perspective is examined, along with the associated concepts and methods. Attention is directed to major areas such as culture, socialization, stratification and deviance. Students have an opportunity to research topics of interest.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 or ENGL 60 with a minimum grade of 60%

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Course Details
Total number of weeks15
Total Credits
Total Hours60
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture3
Other1

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Identify theoretical and historical origins of Sociology
  2. Develop awareness of environmental issues and sustainable solutions
  3. Exhibit professional behaviours such as respect for colleagues, punctuality, willingness to think independently, and pride in presentation of work
  4. Describe how individuals are shaped through basic processes of culture, socialization, micro-level social interaction and organizational life
  5. Demonstrate a sound introductory knowledge of sociological theories and research methods
  6. Demonstrate a sound introductory knowledge of topical areas of sociology
  7. Apply sociological knowledge to every day experiences
  8. Research and analyze evidence from scholarly and professional publications
  9. Synthesize and summarize literature and data
  10. Demonstrate developing problem solving skills
  11. Demonstrate collaborative skills in a multi-cultural environment
  12. Acknowledge Indigenous ways of knowing and being
  13. Demonstrate their ability to generate written arguments supported with quality academic materials from appropriate databases
  14. Demonstrate critical thinking skills and formulate your ideas both verbally and in written form

Grading Table

Standard Academic and Career Programs 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
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.