The goal of this course is to share the fascination and practicality of sociology with you.
Sociology is the scientific study of human society and social interaction.
That is, in addition to acquainting you with the basic concepts used by sociologists to explain the social world and social interaction, the course will give you elementary skills to understand the social world in order to negotiate it in ways you find appropriate. Groups, Organizations and Communities 6. Layering Society 8. Institutions and Institutionalized Behavior 9. Macro Social Forces 10.