This introductory course provides students with the skills to analyze society from a sociological perspective. It examines a number of pressing social problems within contemporary society and offers a comprehensive introduction to the discipline of sociology and its foundational theories. It aims to provide students with the skills to understand examine and explain broad social trends and their impact on the individual. Key sociological concepts covered include class/socioeconomic status, gender, youth, ethnicity, family, work, consumption and location.

Course Objectives The objectives of the course are summarized below. While the syllabus states these objectives differently, the following categories help to focus the discussion for this study. Students in the course will:

1. Develop a sociological perspective: sociological imagination, understanding of structure.

2. Learn content: concepts, facts, persons, theories, knowledge of sociology.

3.Apply sociology to social issues: social policy, social change, social action.

System of Evaluation

Mid Term          30 Marks

Final                 50 Marks

Sessional         20 Marks

Total                 100 Marks