SAMPLE Sociology

‭Contents‬ ‭Chapter 1:‬ ‭Introduction to Sociology‬

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‭A. What is Sociology?‬

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‭B. Why is Sociology Important?‬ ‭C. Brief History of Sociology‬ ‭D. The Creation of Sociology‬

‭E. Overview of Influential Sociological Theorists‬

‭F. Defining Theory‬

‭G. The Four Major Sociological Theories / Theoretical Perspectives‬

‭H. Sociological View of Social Structure‬

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‭Chapter 1: Review Questions‬

‭Chapter 2:‬ ‭Sociological Research‬

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‭A. Sociological Research‬ ‭B. The Scientific Method‬

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‭C. Ethnography‬

‭D. Validity and Reliability - Assessing the Quality of Research‬

‭E. Ethical Concerns in Sociological Research‬

‭Chapter 2: Review Questions‬

‭Chapter 3:‬ ‭Culture‬

‭A. What is Culture?‬

‭B. Cultural Analysis: Theoretical Approaches‬

‭C. Cultural Subsets‬

‭D. Perceptions of Culture‬ ‭E. Elements of Culture‬

‭F. Innovation: Discovery and Invention in Cultures‬

‭G. Diffusion and Globalization‬ ‭Chapter 3: Review Questions‬

‭Chapter 4:‬ ‭Society and Social Interaction‬

‭A. Types of Societies‬

‭B. Theoretical Perspectives on Society‬ ‭C. Social Constructions of Reality‬ ‭D. Status & Role within Sociology‬

‭Chapter 4: Review Questions‬

‭Chapter 5:‬ ‭Socialization‬

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‭A. Theories of Self-Development‬

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