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Chapter 5. Socialization
Learning Objectives 5.1. Theories of Self Development Understand the difference between psychological and sociological theories of self development Explain the process of moral development 5.2. Why Socialization Matters Understand the importance of socialization both for individuals and society Explain the nature versus nurture debate 5.3. Agents of Socialization Learn the roles of families and peer Read more »
Chapter 4. Society and Social Interaction
Learning Objectives 4.1. Types of Societies Describe the difference between preindustrial, industrial, and postindustrial societies Understand the role of environment on preindustrial societies Understand how technology impacts societal development 4.2. Theoretical Perspectives on Society Describe Durkheim’s functionalist view of modern society Understand the critical sociology view of modern society Explain the difference between Marx’s concept Read more »
Chapter 2. Sociological Research
Learning Objectives 2.1. Approaches to Sociological Research Define and describe the scientific method Explain how the scientific method is used in sociological research Understand the difference between positivist and interpretive approaches to the scientific method in sociology Define what reliability and validity mean in a research study 2.2. Research Methods Differentiate between four kinds of Read more »
Chapter 3. Culture
Learning Objectives 3.1. What Is Culture? Differentiate between culture and society Explain material versus nonmaterial culture Discuss the concept of cultural universalism as it relates to society Compare and contrast ethnocentrism and xenocentrism 3.2. Elements of Culture Understand how values and beliefs differ from norms Explain the significance of symbols and language to a culture Read more »
Chapter 1. An Introduction to Sociology
Learning Objectives 1.1. What Is Sociology? Explain concepts central to sociology Describe the different levels of analysis in sociology: micro-sociology and macro-sociology Understand how different sociological perspectives have developed 1.2. The History of Sociology Explain why sociology emerged when it did Describe the central ideas of the founders of sociology Describe how sociology became a Read more »