An Introduction to Sociology of HBK Heart
Home Study 4.3 CEsThis course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of sociology, exploring core concepts, key historical developments, and theoretical perspectives. Students learn about how societies function, levels of sociological analysis from micro to macro, and the contributions of foundational thinkers such as Auguste Comte and Karl Marx. The course also addresses practical applications of sociology in understanding social interactions, social structures, and societal change.
Program Objectives
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Explain concepts central to sociology
Describe the different levels of analysis in sociology: micro-sociology and macro-sociology
Understand how different sociological perspectives have developed
Explain why sociology emerged when it did
Describe the central ideas of the founders of sociology
Describe how sociology became a separate academic discipline
Explain what sociological theories are and how they are used
Describe sociology as a multi-perspectival social science, including positivist, interpretive and critical paradigms
Understand the similarities and differences between structural functionalism, critical sociology, and symbolic interactionism
Explain why it is worthwhile to study sociology
Identify ways sociology is applied in the real world
