Sociology 101, Section 1



Sociology 101, Section 1

Introduction to Sociology

Fall 2005

9-9:50am MWF

405 CHVEZ

Instructor: Monika Ulrich

Office: Social Sciences 416

Office Hours: MW 10-11:30am or by appointment

Email: mjulrich@u.arizona.edu

Phone: (520) 621-5765

Course Objectives and Goals

Welcome to Introduction to Sociology! This class is designed to explore what sociology is, what sociologists do, and how sociology impacts your life. Specifically, we will examine five major questions:

1. What is Sociology?

* How does it differ from psychology, journalism, social work, social studies, and other social sciences?

* What are the major variations within sociology?

2. What are sociologists’ goals?

* How can I use sociology to understand and create change in my social world?

3. What is a social theory?

* How can social theories be useful to me?

4. How do sociologists do research?

* How can I evaluate research done by sociologists and determine if it’s worthwhile? How can I use research done by sociologists?

5. What do sociologists study?

* What does sociology have to say about Culture, Groups, Crime and Deviance, Social Class, Race, Gender, Religion, Medicine, Education, and Social Movements?

We will begin the course by looking at answers to the first four questions in the above list. The remainder of the class will look at several social institutions. At the end of the course we will briefly look at what is required for a major or career in sociology. Along the way, we will also work on developing critical thinking, writing, group cooperation, and public speaking skills.

By the end of this course, it is my hope that you will:

1. See how sociology applies to your life right now in important ways

2. See how sociology can apply to your future career, relationships, and civic duties

3. Know if you want to take more classes and/or major in sociology

Instructor

Your instructor is a Ph.D. student in the Sociology department. You can refer to me as “Monika,” “Ms. Ulrich” or “Master Ulrich” (since I hold a Master’s degree). ( I encourage students to come and speak with me if they have concerns about the course, want advice on studying, need a letter of recommendation, are seeking advice about a career in Sociology, or just want to chat about Sociology in general. The best way to contact me for an appointment is by email.

Course Materials

Reading materials from this course will come from three sources. All readings are required:

1. Schaefer, Richard T. 2006. Sociology Matters 2nd Edition. McGraw Hill: New York. (schaefersm2) The website supplements the textbook, but does not substitute for it.

2. Ferguson, Susan J. 2005. Mapping the Social Landscape 4th Edition. McGraw Hill: New York. (ferguson4)

3. Materials will be found on the Electronic Reserves System at The password for the electronic reserves reading is: Weber

Course Grades

A 90-100%

B 80-89%

C 70-79%

D 60-69%

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