I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Honors Introduction to Sociology
2. Course Prefix & Number:
SOCL 1403
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This foundation Honors course is highly recommended as the starting point from which students may logically proceed to further study of sociology. Students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of the sociological perspective, including culture, socialization, organization, authority, deviance and inequality.
Students in the honors course will be required to write papers reflecting a substantial understanding of the principle concepts of the sociological perspective.
5. Placement Tests Required:
| Accuplacer (specify test): |
TBD |
Score: |
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| Other (specify test): |
TBD |
Score: |
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6. Prerequisite Courses:
SOCL 1403 - Honors Introduction to Sociology
There are no prerequisites for this course.
7. Other Prerequisites
Admission to the Honors program
8. Prerequisite (Entry) Skills:
Reading and writing skills at high school levels
9. Co-requisite Courses:
SOCL 1403 - Honors Introduction to Sociology
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
|
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
|
St. Cloud State University
|
Soc 160 Principles of Sociology
|
3
|
|
Bemidji State University
|
Soc 1104 Introduction to Sociology
|
3
|
|
University of Minnesota, Crookston
|
Honors Introduction to Sociology
|
3
|
III. Course Purpose
MN Transfer Curriculum (General Education) Courses - This course fulfills the following goal area(s) of the MN Transfer Curriculum:
- Goal 5 – History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Goal 8 – Global Perspective
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate written communication skills |
Analyzing three readings of sociological importance. |
| Demonstrate reading and listening skills |
Preparing written critiques of these two readings of sociological importance. |
| Assess alternative solutions to a problem |
Class discussions, readings, written papers, computer projected statistical analysis, appropriate videos. |
| Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations |
Class discussions, readings, written papers, computer projected statistical analysis, appropriate videos. |
| Discuss/compare characteristics of diverse cultures and environments |
Class discussions, readings, written papers, computer projected statistical analysis, appropriate videos. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome |
MnTC
Goal Area |
|
Examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods and cultures. |
5 |
|
Use and critique alternative explanatory systems or theories. |
5 |
|
Demonstrate knowledge of cultural social religious and and linguistic differences. |
8 |
|
Analyze specific international problems, illustrate cultural, economic and political differences that affect their solution. |
8 |
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
Lecture Content Outline
|
|
History of sociology: noted sociologists; noted theories
|
|
The circle of culture: ethnocentrism vs. relativism; values & norms, language and symbols, the functionalist/conflict approaches to social phenomena.
|
|
The Six Societies: Humanity’s ancient origins, institutions, status & role; environmental challenges to global survival.
|
|
Socialization: nature vs. nurture; re-socialization in “total institutions.” The agents of socialization.
|
|
Social Interaction: symbols; the social construction of reality in interactive contexts; Stanley Milgram’s experiments on obedience to authority.
|
|
Social organization: groups; informal groups, bureaucracy; dysfunctions of bureaucracy, secret orgs.
|
|
Social deviance as social construction: medicalization; white collar vs. street crime; racism in the CJ system.
|
|
Stratification: social mobility; life chances, inequality; Marx & Weber; Microcase statistical correlation of social variables.
|
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Honors Introduction to Sociology
2. Course Prefix & Number:
SOCL 1403
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This foundation Honors course is highly recommended as the starting point from which students may logically proceed to further study of sociology. Students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of the sociological perspective, including culture, socialization, organization, authority, deviance and inequality.
Students in the honors course will be required to write papers reflecting a substantial understanding of the principle concepts of the sociological perspective.
5. Placement Tests Required:
| Accuplacer (specify test): |
TBD |
Score: |
|
| Other (specify test): |
TBD |
Score: |
|
6. Prerequisite Courses:
SOCL 1403 - Honors Introduction to Sociology
There are no prerequisites for this course.
7. Other Prerequisites
Admission to the Honors program
8. Prerequisite (Entry) Skills:
Reading and writing skills at high school levels
9. Co-requisite Courses:
SOCL 1403 - Honors Introduction to Sociology
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
|
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
|
St. Cloud State University
|
Soc 160 Principles of Sociology
|
3
|
|
Bemidji State University
|
Soc 1104 Introduction to Sociology
|
3
|
|
University of Minnesota, Crookston
|
Honors Introduction to Sociology
|
3
|
III. Course Purpose
2. MN Transfer Curriculum (General Education) Courses - This course fulfills the following goal area(s) of the MN Transfer Curriculum:
- Goal 5 – History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Goal 8 – Global Perspective
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate written communication skills |
Analyzing three readings of sociological importance. |
| Demonstrate reading and listening skills |
Preparing written critiques of these two readings of sociological importance. |
| Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations |
Class discussions, readings, written papers, computer projected statistical analysis, appropriate videos. |
| Discuss/compare characteristics of diverse cultures and environments |
Class discussions, readings, written papers, computer projected statistical analysis, appropriate videos. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome |
MnTC
Goal Area |
|
Examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods and cultures. |
5 |
|
Use and critique alternative explanatory systems or theories. |
5 |
|
Demonstrate knowledge of cultural social religious and and linguistic differences. |
8 |
|
Analyze specific international problems, illustrate cultural, economic and political differences that affect their solution. |
8 |
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
Lecture Content Outline
|
|
History of sociology: noted sociologists; noted theories
|
|
The circle of culture: ethnocentrism vs. relativism; values & norms, language and symbols, the functionalist/conflict approaches to social phenomena.
|
|
The Six Societies: Humanity’s ancient origins, institutions, status & role; environmental challenges to global survival.
|
|
Socialization: nature vs. nurture; re-socialization in “total institutions.” The agents of socialization.
|
|
Social Interaction: symbols; the social construction of reality in interactive contexts; Stanley Milgram’s experiments on obedience to authority.
|
|
Social organization: groups; informal groups, bureaucracy; dysfunctions of bureaucracy, secret orgs.
|
|
Social deviance as social construction: medicalization; white collar vs. street crime; racism in the CJ system.
|
|
Stratification: social mobility; life chances, inequality; Marx & Weber; Microcase statistical correlation of social variables.
|