ACSW_SOCI100: Sociology Fundamentals

About Course

Sociology is the study of society through the examination of human interactions and cultural phenomena.
This course is designed to introduce you to a range of basic sociological principles focusing on key theories and research, broad concepts of race and ethnicity, the effects of these on groups and individuals and the impact on the client-counselor relationship.

After the completion of this course you will be able to delve into the following mentioned streams of Sociology Fundamentals

Human Resources Management
Social Worker
School Counselor
Consumer Relations Specialist
Criminologist
Sociologist

Demonstrate an understanding of sociological terminology, concepts, and theories.
Describe and discuss key theoretical and research approaches.
Identify the techniques sociologists use to collect and analysis data.
Apply the sociological perspective to describe social phenomena.
Identify causes of social issues through the study of social change.
Describe the role of culture in society.
Describe how individuals and society symbiotically influence and change each other.
Be able to examine how culture enables and constrains.
Examine the relationship of race, class, and gender and social change.
Describe theories of social inequity and social change.
Explain how culture, society, and health are interconnected.

Course Content

Module 1

Topic 1: Sociological Perspective

03:45
LO1: Define Key Sociological Concepts and Theories

23:35
LO2: Examine Issues of Social Inequality and Stratification

11:13
LO3: Analyze Social Phenomena Using Sociological Perspectives

13:45
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Sociological Perspective
Topic 2: Sociological Investigation

03:33
LO1: Describe the Scientific Methods in Sociology

27:53
LO2: Explain Research Questions and Hypotheses

20:31
LO3: Apply Sociological Research to Social Services

19:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Sociological Investigation
Topic 3: Culture Society

03:59
LO1: Define Culture and Its Components in Sociological Context

15:05
LO2: Understand the Process of Cultural Transmission

16:11
LO3: Evaluate the Impact of Globalization on Culture

21:06
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Culture Society
Topic 4: Socialization

03:43
LO1: Define Socialization and Its Importance

14:46
LO2: Explore the Impact of Socialization on Identity Formation

21:39
LO3: Address Socialization Issues in Social Services Practice

24:41
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Socialization
Topic 5: Groups and Organizations

03:17
LO1: Describe the Concept of Social Groups

17:44
LO2: Classify Formal Organizations and Bureaucracies

26:16
LO3: Illustrate Knowledge of Groups and Organizations in Social Services

32:54
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Groups and Organizations
Topic 6: Types of Learning

03:27
LO1: Discuss the Concept of Learning in Sociology

25:59
LO2: Analyze the Role of Socialization in Learning

39:11
LO3: Explain Promoting Inclusive and Equitable Learning Opportunities

12:35
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Types of Learning
Topic 7: Types of Memory

04:04
LO1: Describe the Concept of Memory in Sociology

17:53
LO2: Analyze the Processes of Memory Encoding, Storage, and Retrieval

17:08
LO3: Examine the Implications of Memory Research for Social Services

18:53
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Types of Memory
Topic 8: Social Stratification

03:46
LO1: Discuss the Concept of Social Stratification

13:00
LO2: Identify the Dimensions of Social Stratification

15:13
LO3: Analyze the Role of Institutions in Maintaining Stratification

14:07
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Social Stratification
Topic 9: Race and Ethnicity

03:29
LO1: Describe the Concepts of Race and Ethnicity

06:19
LO2: Explore the Social Construction of Race and Ethnicity

11:09
LO3: Demonstrate the Knowledge of Race and Ethnicity in Social Services Practice

05:39
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Race and Ethnicity
Topic 10: Aging and Elderly

03:43
LO1: Discuss the Sociological Perspectives on Aging

09:48
LO2: Explain the Social and Economic Challenges Faced by the Elderly

14:33
LO3: Classify Promoting Positive Aging and Elderly Well-Being

14:03
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Aging and Elderly
Topic 11: Family Population

03:16
LO1: Define Key Concepts Related to Family and Population

10:01
LO2: Explore Theories of Family and Population

11:42
LO3: Examine the Role of Family in Socialization and Development

07:10
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Family Population
Topic 12: Environment

03:29
LO1: Describe the Sociological Perspective on the Environment

06:10
LO2: Explain the Social Movements and Advocacy Related to Environmental Issues

07:27
LO3: Analyze the Impact of Environmental Issues on Society

07:11
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Environment
Topic 13: Social Movements

03:38
LO1: Define Social Movements and Their Characteristics

08:18
LO2: Examine the Role of Media and Technology in Social Movements

07:14
LO3: Evaluate the Effectiveness of Social Movements

09:38
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Social Movements
Topic 14: Social Change

03:21
LO1: Explain the Theories of Social Change

12:05
LO2: Describe the Role of Social Institutions in Social Change

12:47
LO3: Evaluate the Effectiveness of Social Change Efforts

08:23
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Social Change
Module Based Quiz

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 1

Topic 1: Sociological Perspective

LO1: Define Key Sociological Concepts and Theories

LO2: Examine Issues of Social Inequality and Stratification

LO3: Analyze Social Phenomena Using Sociological Perspectives

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Sociological Perspective

Topic 2: Sociological Investigation

LO1: Describe the Scientific Methods in Sociology

LO2: Explain Research Questions and Hypotheses

LO3: Apply Sociological Research to Social Services

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Sociological Investigation

Topic 3: Culture Society

LO1: Define Culture and Its Components in Sociological Context

LO2: Understand the Process of Cultural Transmission

LO3: Evaluate the Impact of Globalization on Culture

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Culture Society

Topic 4: Socialization

LO1: Define Socialization and Its Importance

LO2: Explore the Impact of Socialization on Identity Formation

LO3: Address Socialization Issues in Social Services Practice

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Socialization

Topic 5: Groups and Organizations

LO1: Describe the Concept of Social Groups

LO2: Classify Formal Organizations and Bureaucracies

LO3: Illustrate Knowledge of Groups and Organizations in Social Services

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Groups and Organizations

Topic 6: Types of Learning

LO1: Discuss the Concept of Learning in Sociology

LO2: Analyze the Role of Socialization in Learning

LO3: Explain Promoting Inclusive and Equitable Learning Opportunities

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Types of Learning

Topic 7: Types of Memory

LO1: Describe the Concept of Memory in Sociology

LO2: Analyze the Processes of Memory Encoding, Storage, and Retrieval

LO3: Examine the Implications of Memory Research for Social Services

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Types of Memory

Topic 8: Social Stratification

LO1: Discuss the Concept of Social Stratification

LO2: Identify the Dimensions of Social Stratification

LO3: Analyze the Role of Institutions in Maintaining Stratification

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Social Stratification

Topic 9: Race and Ethnicity

LO1: Describe the Concepts of Race and Ethnicity

LO2: Explore the Social Construction of Race and Ethnicity

LO3: Demonstrate the Knowledge of Race and Ethnicity in Social Services Practice

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Race and Ethnicity

Topic 10: Aging and Elderly

LO1: Discuss the Sociological Perspectives on Aging

LO2: Explain the Social and Economic Challenges Faced by the Elderly

LO3: Classify Promoting Positive Aging and Elderly Well-Being

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Aging and Elderly

Topic 11: Family Population

LO1: Define Key Concepts Related to Family and Population

LO2: Explore Theories of Family and Population

LO3: Examine the Role of Family in Socialization and Development

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Family Population

Topic 12: Environment

LO1: Describe the Sociological Perspective on the Environment

LO2: Explain the Social Movements and Advocacy Related to Environmental Issues

LO3: Analyze the Impact of Environmental Issues on Society

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Environment

Topic 13: Social Movements

LO1: Define Social Movements and Their Characteristics

LO2: Examine the Role of Media and Technology in Social Movements

LO3: Evaluate the Effectiveness of Social Movements