Phil 022 Introduction to Sociology (2 Credits)

Lecturer: Francis LEE

Description:

Sociology is basically the study of people and their behaviour. What aspects of and how our lives are shaped by different social influences are explored in this discipline of social sciences. Sociology does not deny or diminish the value of individual experiences. It is through reflecting these experiences our sensitivity towards the wider context of the universe of social activity is developed. The topics covered in this course include: objectivity of Sociology, Social Structure and Human Behaviour, Culture and Society, Culture and Norms, Socialization, Social Interaction, Conformity and Deviance, Class Stratification, Ethnicity and Race, Groups and Organizations, Politics and Government, Social Institutions, Social Change and Methods and Theories in Sociology.

Reference

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2. Giddens A. (ed.), Human Societies: an introductory reader in Sociology (Cambridge: Polity Press, 1992)

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5. 紀登斯，《批判的社會學導論》。台北：唐山出版社，1992。

6. GOODMAN N.著，盧嵐蘭譯，《社會學導論》。台北：冠桂，1996。