Allyn and Bacon. This text contains the core information for the course. All assigned material may appear on exams, even if we do not cover it in classroom discussion. Do not wait until the end of the semester to begin reading. Please pay attention to the order in which the texts are covered.
Sociology is a way of thinking and a way of seeing.
It can open many conceptual, cognitive, and creative doors to students who take advantage of the tools it provides. Through this course, I want you to gain an understanding of and an appreciation for the basic premises of sociology, and to see that these ideas apply to your lives. We will reach these objectives by exploring both micro and macro orientations within the field at large, studying social structures, such as institutions, as well as interaction, such as communication in a small group. An important by-product of this learning is critical thinking skills. Stating the existence of a social phenomenon is only the beginning of becoming successful students of sociology.