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Sociology

Course Code :
SOC 101
Level :
Undergraduate
Course Hours :
2.00 Hours
Department :
University Requirments

Instructor information :

Area of Study :

This course analyses the evolution of human communities from tribal societies to modern states. It examines problems and issues related to the relationship between humans and their environment and their ability to adapt and develop. It also deals with problems of urbanization and hyper-urbanization such as tension, conflict and violence. It also touches on the role of civic society organizations, charities as well as NGOs in creating and maintaining social equilibrium and tranquility. Course Goals: • Examine the major social theoretical perspectives. • Teach the different types of culture. • Discuss the major theories of socialization. • Review the different types of statuses, social roles, groups and organizations.

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Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Sociology

This introductory course aims to give the student an understanding of the basic principles of sociology as an academic discipline and provide an analytical perspective of society and everyday life through sociological theories. This course helps the students to analyze the ways in which people interact and function in groups. It is a practical as well as theoretical study which includes such subjects as culture, values, norms, social stratification, social problems, race and ethnicity, conformity, deviance, urban living, social change, and social movements

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Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Sociology

Course outcomes:

a. Knowledge and Understanding:

1-	Define major themes in Sociology.
2-	Discuss social inequality.

b. Intellectual Skills:

1-	Analyze human behavior of different groups and their impact on society.
2-	Outline the nature of change and its effect on people and society.

c. Professional and Practical Skills:

1-	Interpret the impact of globalization on Sociology.
2-	Use a scientific, systematic approach to understand ourselves as social beings.

d. General and Transferable Skills:

1-	Synthesize and evaluate ideas and arguments.
2-	Evaluate high level discussions of issues.

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Sociology

Course topics and contents:

Topic	No. of hours	Lecture
The major social theoretical perspectives	2	1
Sociological research	2	1
Culture	2	1
Socialization and the media	2	1
Social interaction and Social Structure Groups and organizations Assignment #1	2	1
Deviance and Social control	2	1
Stratification and Social mobility	2	1
Midterm Exam		1
Global Inequality Racial and Ethnic Inequality Assignment #2	2	1
Stratification by gender The family	4	2
Religion, education, the economy and work	2	1
Government and Politics Health and Medicine Assignment # 3	2	1
Globalization	2	1
Final Exam		1

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Sociology

Teaching And Learning Methodologies:

Teaching and learning methods
Data show and computer in lectures
Demonstration videos
Group discussion
Research Paper

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Sociology

Course Assessment :

Methods of assessment	Relative weight %	Week No.	Assess What
Course Work (Attendance, Participation, Assignments, Quizzes, Research Paper…)	30.00		To assess understanding and theoretical background of the intellectual and practical skills.
Final Exam	40.00	15	To assess knowledge and intellectual skills
Midterm Exam	30.00	8	To assess professional skills