This course will introduce you to the study of human social behavior and its origins, development, organization, and institutions. We will examine how human societies are formed and what contributions have been made by sociologists to the study of human life. We will learn about various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis. We will learn to apply different sociological approaches to the study of real life in the world around us, as well as our own personal experiences. We will analyze the roles of culture, gender, race, age, class, and sexuality in shaping societies and the experiences of individuals. We will re-examine and challenge the common assumptions that we make about everyday life and about the organization of our society.
- Teacher: Gulhanim Caliskan