Introduction to Sociology

SOC 130 - Introduction to Sociology

Prerequisite:
English 90’s or placement into Credit English

Introduce basic sociological theories, concepts, and contributions to the modern field of sociology and prepare students to utilize these concepts to show how culture relates to the world as a whole and to the individual citizen. Using scientific methods, sociology explores the relationships between individuals, social groups, institutions, and cultures. This class teaches the core theories of sociology and how they apply to life in the Marshall Islands and around the world. Students will examine interconnectedness of human experience and the vast diversity of cultural construction and expression.