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Module 1: Lesson 1: Sociology as a Science
What is Sociology?
What is Sociology?
Why Study Sociology?
Module 1: Lesson 2: The Evolution of Sociology
The History of Sociology
Levels of Analysis- Micro and Macro
Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology
An Introduction to Sociology
Quiz: Module 1
Module 2: Lesson 1: The Role of Social Identity
The Social Self: The Role of the Social Situation
Sex, Gender, Identity, and Expression
Culture and Identity
The Social Self: The Role of the Social Situation
Reference Groups
The Social Self: The Role of the Social Situation
Module 2: Lesson 2: Presentation of the Self
Communicating the Self
Dramaturgy
Module 2: Lesson 3: Self-Esteem
Self-Concept
Self-Concept
Self-Concept
The Social Self: The Role of the Social Situation
Module 2: Lesson 4: Self-Development
Theories of Self-Development
Quiz: Module 2
Module 3: Lesson 1: Types of Societies
Types of Societies
Technology Use and Impacts in Children, Youth and Young Adults
Discussion Forum 1 (100 minutes)
Module 3: Lesson 2: Theoretical Perspectives on Society
Theoretical Perspectives on Society
Theoretical Perspectives on Society
Social Constructions of Reality
Discussion Forum 2 (100 minutes)
Module 3: Lesson 3: Importance of Socialization
Why Socialization Matters
Self-presentation
Socialization Across the Life Course
Scenario Discussion 1 (100 minutes)
Module 3: Lesson 4: Groups and Organizations
Types of Groups
Group Size and Structure
Formal Organizations
Society and Social Interaction
Socialization
Discussion Forum 3 (100 minutes)
Quiz: Module 3
Module 4: Lesson 1: Education
Issues in Education
Theoretical Perspectives on Education
Theoretical Perspectives on Education
Module 4: Lesson 2: Family
Marriage and Family
Marriage and Family
Changing family structures and their impact on the care of older people.
Marriage and Family
Scenario Discussion 2 (100 minutes)
Module 4: Lesson 3: Religion
What is Religious Identity?
Religion
Religion
Module 4: Lesson 4: Government and Economy
Power and Authority
Forms of Government
Theoretical Perspectives on Government and Power
Discussion Forum 4 (100 minutes)
Module 4: Lesson 5: Health and Medicine
The Social Construction of Health
Health in the United States
Health and Medicine
Health and Medicine
Health and Medicine
Health and Medicine
Relationships, Marriage and Family
Religion
Education
Government and Politics
Health and Medicine
Discussion Forum 5 (100 minutes)
Quiz: Module 4
Module 5: Lesson 1: Introduction to Culture
Elements of Culture
Cultural, Values, and Beliefs
Culture
Culture Shock
Module 5: Lesson 2: Changing Dynamics in Culture
Assimilation
Multiculturalism
High, Low, Pop, Sub, Counter-culture and Cultural Change
High, Low, Pop, Sub, Counter-culture and Cultural Change
Theoretical Perspectives on Culture
Culture
Scenario Discussion 3 (100 minutes)
Quiz: Module 5
Module 6: Lesson 1: Demographic Characteristics
Demographic Characteristics
The Process of Aging
Sex, Gender, Identity, and Expression
Gender and Gender Inequality
Racial, Ethnic, and Minority Groups
Demography and Population Growth
Demography and Population
Module 6: Lesson 2: Population Growth and Urbanization
Globalization and the Economy
Social Change
Urbanization
Sociological Perspectives on Urbanization
Urbanization
Race and Ethnicity
Gender, Sex and Sexuality
Aging and the Elderly
Population, Urbanization, and the Environment
Social Movements and Social Change
Discussion Forum 6 (100 minutes)
Quiz: Module 6
Module 7: Lesson 1: Social Stratification of Society
What Is Social Stratification?
Theoretical Perspectives on Society
Socialization and Culture
The Social Reproduction of Inequality
Social Stratification and Intersectionality
Social Stratification and Intersectionality
Chapter 10. Global Inequality
Social Stratification and Mobility in the United States
What Is Social Stratification?
Social Stratification in the United States
Global Inequality
Work and the Economy
Quiz: Module 7
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What is Sociology?
What is Sociology?
Why Study Sociology?
The History of Sociology
Levels of Analysis- Micro and Macro
Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology
An Introduction to Sociology
Quiz: Module 1
The Social Self: The Role of the Social Situation
Sex, Gender, Identity, and Expression
Culture and Identity
The Social Self: The Role of the Social Situation
Reference Groups
The Social Self: The Role of the Social Situation
Communicating the Self
Dramaturgy
Self-Concept
Self-Concept
Self-Concept
The Social Self: The Role of the Social Situation
Theories of Self-Development
Quiz: Module 2
Types of Societies
Technology Use and Impacts in Children, Youth and Young Adults
Discussion Forum 1 (100 minutes)
Theoretical Perspectives on Society
Theoretical Perspectives on Society
Social Constructions of Reality
Discussion Forum 2 (100 minutes)
Why Socialization Matters
Self-presentation
Socialization Across the Life Course
Scenario Discussion 1 (100 minutes)
Types of Groups
Group Size and Structure
Formal Organizations
Society and Social Interaction
Socialization
Discussion Forum 3 (100 minutes)
Quiz: Module 3
Issues in Education
Theoretical Perspectives on Education
Theoretical Perspectives on Education
Marriage and Family
Marriage and Family
Changing family structures and their impact on the care of older people.
Marriage and Family
Scenario Discussion 2 (100 minutes)
What is Religious Identity?
Religion
Religion
Forms of Government
Theoretical Perspectives on Government and Power
Discussion Forum 4 (100 minutes)
The Social Construction of Health
Health in the United States
Health and Medicine
Health and Medicine
Health and Medicine
Health and Medicine
Relationships, Marriage and Family
Religion
Education
Government and Politics
Health and Medicine
Discussion Forum 5 (100 minutes)
Quiz: Module 4
Elements of Culture
Cultural, Values, and Beliefs
Culture
Culture Shock
Assimilation
Multiculturalism
High, Low, Pop, Sub, Counter-culture and Cultural Change
High, Low, Pop, Sub, Counter-culture and Cultural Change
Theoretical Perspectives on Culture
Culture
Scenario Discussion 3 (100 minutes)
Quiz: Module 5
Demographic Characteristics
The Process of Aging
Sex, Gender, Identity, and Expression
Gender and Gender Inequality
Racial, Ethnic, and Minority Groups
Demography and Population Growth
Demography and Population
Globalization and the Economy
Social Change
Urbanization
Sociological Perspectives on Urbanization
Urbanization
Race and Ethnicity
Gender, Sex and Sexuality
Aging and the Elderly
Population, Urbanization, and the Environment
Social Movements and Social Change
Discussion Forum 6 (100 minutes)
Quiz: Module 6
What Is Social Stratification?
Theoretical Perspectives on Society
Socialization and Culture
The Social Reproduction of Inequality
Social Stratification and Intersectionality
Social Stratification and Intersectionality
Chapter 10. Global Inequality
Social Stratification and Mobility in the United States
What Is Social Stratification?
Social Stratification in the United States
Global Inequality
Work and the Economy
Quiz: Module 7
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