There are several  general topics that we will try to cover in this course.  I use the term "cover" loosely.  These topics are fascinating and important, but they are broad and, in a sense, too complex to cover thoroughly in the time we have.  Probably I should say that I will do my best to "introduce"  you to these topics.  Reckon that's why they call it an "introductory" course?

Some of the topics we will discuss:

1. Just what is "sociology"?  And why take sociology courses?

Please click here and let me elaborate!

Having to do with the coming together of three powerful forces - industrialism, urbanization, and capitalism -  around the 1600-1800s.  All of which we will talk about.

These forces brought on the Great Transformation (great changes) in the way people lived their lives, in the way people lived together and related to each other in society, in the way peoples worked and got their living, and in where they  lived.

Trying to understand these awesome changes is what got sociology started.

Let me explain!

Just what are we talking about when we refer to or talk about a "society"?

Basically a group of people who live in a specific geographic area and who interact with one another more than they do with individuals from other areas.

See #2 above for significance of "society"  to, and in, your life.  Something that  important, one should try to understand and appreciate!

It's probably not what you are thinking.  It's much more important than that!

Another absolutely important concept to understand if you want to understand something about human behavior.

This page describing my Soc 1301 course is not yet finished.

This is where it ends for now.  Please bear with me.

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