One semester (14 weeks)

 

Classroom Hours Per Week: 4 hours lecture

 

Number of Credits: 3 credits

 

Prerequisite: C+ or higher in English 098, 099 LWA placement or equivalent external score and Sociology 110

 

A continuation of the study of human society, normally taken after Sociology 110. While the basic aim of the course remains the application of sociological perspectives in understanding group life and individual behaviour, the focus is on topics such as race and ethnicity, sex and gender, education and religion, families, and politics and government. Students are expected to have developed a “sociological imagination”, and to demonstrate familiarity with concepts and methods discussed in Sociology 110.

 

Weeks 1 - 2          Chap.  10   Ethnic Relations and Race 
Weeks 3 - 4                      11   Sex and Gender
Weeks 5 - 6                      13   The Economy and Work
Week 7                              14   Power, Politics and Government
Week 8                              15   Families & Intimate Relationships
Weeks 9 - 10                    16   Education
Week 11                            17   Religion
Week 12 - 13                    19   Population and Urbanization

 

Quizzes (multiple choice, short essay questions) 30%
Research Paper/Project 10%
Midterm Exam (essay questions) 20%
Final Exam (multiple choice or essay questions) 30%
Discussion/class participation 10%

 

Kendall et el, Sociology in Our Times (5th Canadian Edition); Tepperman et al, Small World – Readings in Sociology, 2 nd Edition

 

SFU: SA 150(3) B-Soc
UBC: Soci (3)
UVic: Soci 100 (1.5 units)

 

Ron Stuart, B.A. (McGill), M.A. ( British Columbia)
Greg Farmer, M.A. (Virginia)