Module 15: [Social Change]

Welcome to Module 15

Hello! This week we will be reviewing the key theories and concepts we have discussed all semester.

Module Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

  1. Explain and discuss the sociological perspective, its theory and methodologies (CLO 1)
  2. Explain what is meant by “culture”, describe its components, and debate the dilemmas of ethnocentrism (CLO 2)
  3. Discuss socialization and contribute to the nature/nurture (CLO 3)
  4. Understand social interaction, the nature of groups and the dynamics of organizations (CLO 4)
  5. Discuss the sociological meaning of sexuality and identify the processes of normalization of “deviant” behaviors. (CLO 5)
  6. Understand and critique social, global, and gender stratification (CLO 6)
  7. Define and discuss race and ethnicity (CLO 7)
  8. Describe and analyze the shifts in economic and political forms from the pre-modern to the post- modern era. (CLO 8)
  9. Understand the roles of major societal institutions such as the family, religion, education and medicine (CLO 9)
  10. Explain how demographics, urbanization, and environmental trends have contributed to new social forms (CLO 10)

(CLO = Course Learning Outcome)

To Do

Please read/watch all of the module learning materials (readings, presentations, videos, etc.) and complete all assignments/assessments listed below. If you have questions, please contact the course instructor or ask in the Questions About This Course forum.

 

Readings and Presentations:

  • Reading: Review posted power points/class lectures

Videos:

Assignments/Assessments:

  • Submit final research paper
  • Study for final exam

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