About this course
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the field of sociology, examining the structure and dynamics of societies, social institutions, and interpersonal behaviors. By exploring key sociological theories and concepts, students will gain a deeper understanding of social phenomena and the forces that shape our world. Ideal for beginners, this course lays the foundation for further study i...
What you'll learn
- Explain major sociological theories and key concepts (functionalism, conflict, symbolic interactionism).
- Describe how social institutions (family, education, media, religion) shape individual and group behavior.
- Apply basic qualitative and quantitative research methods to evaluate social questions.
- Analyze patterns of socialization, identity formation, and role performance across contexts.
- Assess causes and consequences of social stratification, inequality, race, ethnicity, and gender.
- Evaluate mechanisms of social control, deviance, and processes of social change and development.
- Interpret the social determinants of health, education, and family outcomes.
- Communicate sociological arguments clearly using evidence from research and theory.
Prerequisites
No prior sociology required; high-school level reading and critical thinking skills recommended.
- Level
- Beginner· Level
- Duration
- 10 weeks· Duration
- Language
- English· Language
- Modules
- 15· Modules
Skills you'll gain
- Sociological theory
- Research methods
- Critical thinking
- Qualitative analysis
- Basic quantitative literacy
- Data interpretation
- Cultural competency
- Inequality analysis
- Academic writing and argumentation
What you'll study
15 modules — work at your own pace.
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