Exploring Society & Structure

Examine the complex interplay between individuals, social structures, and societal institutions.

Year 2
Term 4

Course Overview

This course explores the fundamental concepts of sociology and social structure. It examines how individual behavior is shaped by social forces and how social institutions such as family, education, and economy function. Students will critically analyze social inequality, social change, and the dynamics of social interaction.

What You'll Learn

  • Introduction and Pre-cursors - Human in Society
  • In Search of a Universal Theory
  • In search of a Universal Theory - Contemporary
  • Reproduction of Power in Society

Course Content

  • Introduction to the Sociological Imagination & Classical Social Theory

    Learn about C. Wright Mills’ sociological imagination, personal troubles vs. public issues, and the origin theories of Hobbes, Rousseau, and Adam Smith.

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  • Human in Society Assessment

    Test your understanding of the foundational concepts of sociology and classical social theory.

    10 Questions
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