SOCI 1211: Introduction to Sociology II
SOCI 1211 is the second part of a two-part introduction to the discipline of sociology, the study of society. This course continues in its aim to familiarize you with the central ideas of the discipline, with a focus on the organization of the major aspects of present-day Canadian society―the economy, urban life, environment, ethnicity, race, gender, state, and religion―and outcomes such as social inequality and social change.
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate what it means to think sociologically.
- Approach the study of society from a systematic critical and historical perspective.
- Determine which research methodologies are appropriate for different research topics.
- Describe the transformation of society from foraging, agrarian, and feudal societies to modern capitalist societies.
- Outline the relationship between population growth, urbanization, industrial development, and the environmental carrying capacity of the earth.
- Analyze wealth, and racial and gender inequality in Canadian society.
- Analyze the role of the state in modern capitalist society.
- Describe the changing role and experience of religion in Canada.
Course topics
Unit 1: Introduction to Sociology and the Critical Tradition
Unit 2: Capitalism and Modern Society
Unit 3: Social Inequity in Canada
Unit 4: Politics and Religion in Contemporary Life
Required text and materials
The following Open Education Resources (OER) textbook, free of charge, is required for this course:
- Little, W. (Ed.) (2016).
Introduction to Sociology
(2nd Canadian ed.). BC Campus.
Type: E-Textbook. ISBN: 978-1-77420-021-6
https://opentextbc.ca/introductiontosociology2ndedition/
Assessments
Please be aware that should your course have a final exam, you are responsible for the fee to the online proctoring service, ProctorU, or to the in-person approved Testing Centre. Please contact exams@tru.ca with any questions about this.
To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on the overall course, and 50% or higher on the final mandatory exam.
| Assignment1 - Unit 1: Introduction to Sociology and the Critical Tradition | 15% |
| Assignment2 - Unit 2: Capitalism and Modern Society | 15% |
| Assignment 3 - Unit 3: Social Inequality in Canada | 15% |
| Assignment 4 - Unit 4: Politics and Religion in Contemporary Life | 15% |
| Final exam (mandatory) | 40% |
| Total | 100% |
Open Learning Faculty Member Information
An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.
