Module 1: Foundations of Sociology<\/h2>\r\nDefine sociology and explain how empirical research is used to study the social world<\/h3>\r\n\r\n \t- Define sociology and describe the historical and social context from which it emerged<\/li>\r\n \t
- Explain the sociological imagination and the relationship between the individual and the broader workings of society<\/li>\r\n \t
- Differentiate between the three main theoretical paradigms\/perspectives in sociology<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe and apply the scientific method to sociology<\/li>\r\n \t
- Identify and differentiate between types of research methods, discussing the benefits and limitations of each<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 2: Culture and Society<\/h2>\r\nDifferentiate between culture and society, describe the basic elements of culture, and compare types of societies<\/h3>\r\n\r\n \t- Define culture, society, cultural universals, and cultural relativism<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe the basic elements of culture<\/li>\r\n \t
- Examine pop culture, subculture, and cultural change<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe of the evolution of societies<\/li>\r\n \t
- Contrast the various theoretical perspectives on culture society<\/li>\r\n \t
- Explain how society shapes reality<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 3: Socialization and Interaction<\/h2>\r\nDescribe socialization throughout the life course and understand how groups structure society.<\/h3>\r\n\r\n \t- Describe theories of self-development<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe the roles that agents of socialization play in the socialization process and describe how socialization develops across the life course<\/li>\r\n \t
- Define types of groups and describe how group dynamics are impacted by leadership, size, and conformity<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe characteristics of formal organizations<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 4: Deviance and Crime<\/h2>\r\nDefine deviance and describe the sociological theories that account for deviance, conformity and social control<\/h3>\r\n\r\n \t- Define deviance and methods of social control<\/li>\r\n \t
- Contrast the varying theoretical perspectives on deviance<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe the criminal justice system and types of crimes<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 5: Social Stratification and Inequality<\/h2>\r\nDescribe various measures of social stratification in the US and globally, with an emphasis on social class and poverty<\/h3>\r\n\r\n \t- Provide examples of social stratification<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe social stratification and mobility in the United States<\/li>\r\n \t
- Explain global stratification and classification systems<\/li>\r\n \t
- Compare poverty throughout the world and explain its consequences<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe theoretical perspectives on social stratification<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 6: Race and Ethnicity<\/h2>\r\nCompare relative experiences of ethnic groups in the United States while demonstrating an understanding of race, ethnicity, majority and minority groups, stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, and racism.<\/h3>\r\n\r\n \t- Define and differentiate between race, ethnicity, majority groups\/minority groups, stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination<\/li>\r\n \t
- Summarize the key ideas behind the three theoretical perspectives on racial inequality<\/li>\r\n \t
- Compare and contrast the experiences of ethnic groups in the United States<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 7: Gender, Sex, and Sexuality<\/h2>\r\nDiscuss gender and gender identity, feminism, and sexuality<\/h3>\r\n\r\n \t- Differentiate between sex and gender, define sexual orientation, and understand gender identity<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe the socialization of gender and gender inequality<\/li>\r\n \t
- Explain sexual attitudes and practices<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 8: Marriage and Family<\/h2>\r\nDiscuss family, marriage and the variations in family life, including marriage, divorce and family abuse<\/h3>\r\n\r\n \t- Define and describe marriage and family<\/li>\r\n \t
- Recognize variations in family life<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe the social and interpersonal impacts of family challenges<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 9: Religion and Education<\/h2>\r\nDescribe the role that religion and education play in shaping values and beliefs, and compare various religions and educational practices around the world.<\/h3>\r\n\r\n \t- Explain how major sociological perspectives view religion<\/li>\r\n \t
- Explain the basic tenets of major world religions<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe religion in the United States<\/li>\r\n \t
- Examine educational differences around the world<\/li>\r\n \t
- Examine the major theoretical perspectives on education<\/li>\r\n \t
- Identify and discuss historical and contemporary issues in education<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 10: Health and Aging<\/h2>\r\nDemonstrate an understanding of the social construction of health, and describe the processes and challenges associated with growing old<\/h3>\r\n\r\n \t- Describe the social construction of health and the theoretical perspectives on health and medicine<\/li>\r\n \t
- Compare and contrast health care in the United States and abroad and describe major health disparities and issues within the United States<\/li>\r\n \t
- Evaluate the aging of society and summarize the theoretical perspectives on aging<\/li>\r\n \t
- Examine the process of aging and the biological, social, and psychological changes and perceptions associated with growing old<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe and give examples of challenges facing the elderly<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 11: Government and Politics<\/h2>\r\nAnalyze types of power and authority and explore the political process in the United States<\/h3>\r\n\r\n \t- Define and differentiate between power and authority<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe forms of government and explain politics in the United States<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe the varying theoretical Perspectives on Government and Power<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 12: Work and the Economy<\/h2>\r\nDiscuss the historical development of the types of economic systems and describe modern economies and globalization<\/h3>\r\n\r\n \t- Differentiate between economic systems and discuss theoretical views of economics<\/li>\r\n \t
- Define globalization and describe its manifestation in modern society<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe working conditions in the United States<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 13: Population, Urbanization, and the Environment<\/h2>\r\nDescribe the nature and growth of population and the resultant impacts on the environment<\/h3>\r\n\r\n \t- Describe demographic measurements, read population graphs, and describe demographic theories<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe the growth of cities and the process of urbanization<\/li>\r\n \t
- Understand the impact of climate change and pollution on the environment and society<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 14: Social Movements, Media, and Technology<\/h2>\r\nSummarize the nature and influence of collective behavior and social movements, and assess the impact of the media and technology on social change<\/h3>\r\n\r\n \t- Describe the causes and development of collective behavior, social movements, and social change<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe technology in a sociological context<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe the evolution and role of the media in society<\/li>\r\n \t
- Understand and discuss how we analyze media and technology through various sociological perspectives<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rendered":"
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The content and assessments for this course I are aligned to the following learning outcomes. A full list of course learning outcomes can be viewed here: Course Learning Objectives for Sociology<\/a>.<\/p>\nModule 1: Foundations of Sociology<\/h2>\nDefine sociology and explain how empirical research is used to study the social world<\/h3>\n\n- Define sociology and describe the historical and social context from which it emerged<\/li>\n
- Explain the sociological imagination and the relationship between the individual and the broader workings of society<\/li>\n
- Differentiate between the three main theoretical paradigms\/perspectives in sociology<\/li>\n
- Describe and apply the scientific method to sociology<\/li>\n
- Identify and differentiate between types of research methods, discussing the benefits and limitations of each<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 2: Culture and Society<\/h2>\nDifferentiate between culture and society, describe the basic elements of culture, and compare types of societies<\/h3>\n\n- Define culture, society, cultural universals, and cultural relativism<\/li>\n
- Describe the basic elements of culture<\/li>\n
- Examine pop culture, subculture, and cultural change<\/li>\n
- Describe of the evolution of societies<\/li>\n
- Contrast the various theoretical perspectives on culture society<\/li>\n
- Explain how society shapes reality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 3: Socialization and Interaction<\/h2>\nDescribe socialization throughout the life course and understand how groups structure society.<\/h3>\n\n- Describe theories of self-development<\/li>\n
- Describe the roles that agents of socialization play in the socialization process and describe how socialization develops across the life course<\/li>\n
- Define types of groups and describe how group dynamics are impacted by leadership, size, and conformity<\/li>\n
- Describe characteristics of formal organizations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 4: Deviance and Crime<\/h2>\nDefine deviance and describe the sociological theories that account for deviance, conformity and social control<\/h3>\n\n- Define deviance and methods of social control<\/li>\n
- Contrast the varying theoretical perspectives on deviance<\/li>\n
- Describe the criminal justice system and types of crimes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 5: Social Stratification and Inequality<\/h2>\nDescribe various measures of social stratification in the US and globally, with an emphasis on social class and poverty<\/h3>\n\n- Provide examples of social stratification<\/li>\n
- Describe social stratification and mobility in the United States<\/li>\n
- Explain global stratification and classification systems<\/li>\n
- Compare poverty throughout the world and explain its consequences<\/li>\n
- Describe theoretical perspectives on social stratification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 6: Race and Ethnicity<\/h2>\nCompare relative experiences of ethnic groups in the United States while demonstrating an understanding of race, ethnicity, majority and minority groups, stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, and racism.<\/h3>\n\n- Define and differentiate between race, ethnicity, majority groups\/minority groups, stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination<\/li>\n
- Summarize the key ideas behind the three theoretical perspectives on racial inequality<\/li>\n
- Compare and contrast the experiences of ethnic groups in the United States<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 7: Gender, Sex, and Sexuality<\/h2>\nDiscuss gender and gender identity, feminism, and sexuality<\/h3>\n\n- Differentiate between sex and gender, define sexual orientation, and understand gender identity<\/li>\n
- Describe the socialization of gender and gender inequality<\/li>\n
- Explain sexual attitudes and practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 8: Marriage and Family<\/h2>\nDiscuss family, marriage and the variations in family life, including marriage, divorce and family abuse<\/h3>\n\n- Define and describe marriage and family<\/li>\n
- Recognize variations in family life<\/li>\n
- Describe the social and interpersonal impacts of family challenges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 9: Religion and Education<\/h2>\nDescribe the role that religion and education play in shaping values and beliefs, and compare various religions and educational practices around the world.<\/h3>\n\n- Explain how major sociological perspectives view religion<\/li>\n
- Explain the basic tenets of major world religions<\/li>\n
- Describe religion in the United States<\/li>\n
- Examine educational differences around the world<\/li>\n
- Examine the major theoretical perspectives on education<\/li>\n
- Identify and discuss historical and contemporary issues in education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 10: Health and Aging<\/h2>\nDemonstrate an understanding of the social construction of health, and describe the processes and challenges associated with growing old<\/h3>\n\n- Describe the social construction of health and the theoretical perspectives on health and medicine<\/li>\n
- Compare and contrast health care in the United States and abroad and describe major health disparities and issues within the United States<\/li>\n
- Evaluate the aging of society and summarize the theoretical perspectives on aging<\/li>\n
- Examine the process of aging and the biological, social, and psychological changes and perceptions associated with growing old<\/li>\n
- Describe and give examples of challenges facing the elderly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 11: Government and Politics<\/h2>\nAnalyze types of power and authority and explore the political process in the United States<\/h3>\n\n- Define and differentiate between power and authority<\/li>\n
- Describe forms of government and explain politics in the United States<\/li>\n
- Describe the varying theoretical Perspectives on Government and Power<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 12: Work and the Economy<\/h2>\nDiscuss the historical development of the types of economic systems and describe modern economies and globalization<\/h3>\n\n- Differentiate between economic systems and discuss theoretical views of economics<\/li>\n
- Define globalization and describe its manifestation in modern society<\/li>\n
- Describe working conditions in the United States<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 13: Population, Urbanization, and the Environment<\/h2>\nDescribe the nature and growth of population and the resultant impacts on the environment<\/h3>\n\n- Describe demographic measurements, read population graphs, and describe demographic theories<\/li>\n
- Describe the growth of cities and the process of urbanization<\/li>\n
- Understand the impact of climate change and pollution on the environment and society<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 14: Social Movements, Media, and Technology<\/h2>\nSummarize the nature and influence of collective behavior and social movements, and assess the impact of the media and technology on social change<\/h3>\n\n- Describe the causes and development of collective behavior, social movements, and social change<\/li>\n
- Describe technology in a sociological context<\/li>\n
- Describe the evolution and role of the media in society<\/li>\n
- Understand and discuss how we analyze media and technology through various sociological perspectives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t
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- Define sociology and describe the historical and social context from which it emerged<\/li>\r\n \t
- Explain the sociological imagination and the relationship between the individual and the broader workings of society<\/li>\r\n \t
- Differentiate between the three main theoretical paradigms\/perspectives in sociology<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe and apply the scientific method to sociology<\/li>\r\n \t
- Identify and differentiate between types of research methods, discussing the benefits and limitations of each<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 2: Culture and Society<\/h2>\r\n
Differentiate between culture and society, describe the basic elements of culture, and compare types of societies<\/h3>\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Define culture, society, cultural universals, and cultural relativism<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe the basic elements of culture<\/li>\r\n \t
- Examine pop culture, subculture, and cultural change<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe of the evolution of societies<\/li>\r\n \t
- Contrast the various theoretical perspectives on culture society<\/li>\r\n \t
- Explain how society shapes reality<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 3: Socialization and Interaction<\/h2>\r\n
Describe socialization throughout the life course and understand how groups structure society.<\/h3>\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Describe theories of self-development<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe the roles that agents of socialization play in the socialization process and describe how socialization develops across the life course<\/li>\r\n \t
- Define types of groups and describe how group dynamics are impacted by leadership, size, and conformity<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe characteristics of formal organizations<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 4: Deviance and Crime<\/h2>\r\n
Define deviance and describe the sociological theories that account for deviance, conformity and social control<\/h3>\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Define deviance and methods of social control<\/li>\r\n \t
- Contrast the varying theoretical perspectives on deviance<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe the criminal justice system and types of crimes<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 5: Social Stratification and Inequality<\/h2>\r\n
Describe various measures of social stratification in the US and globally, with an emphasis on social class and poverty<\/h3>\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Provide examples of social stratification<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe social stratification and mobility in the United States<\/li>\r\n \t
- Explain global stratification and classification systems<\/li>\r\n \t
- Compare poverty throughout the world and explain its consequences<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe theoretical perspectives on social stratification<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 6: Race and Ethnicity<\/h2>\r\n
Compare relative experiences of ethnic groups in the United States while demonstrating an understanding of race, ethnicity, majority and minority groups, stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, and racism.<\/h3>\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Define and differentiate between race, ethnicity, majority groups\/minority groups, stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination<\/li>\r\n \t
- Summarize the key ideas behind the three theoretical perspectives on racial inequality<\/li>\r\n \t
- Compare and contrast the experiences of ethnic groups in the United States<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 7: Gender, Sex, and Sexuality<\/h2>\r\n
Discuss gender and gender identity, feminism, and sexuality<\/h3>\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Differentiate between sex and gender, define sexual orientation, and understand gender identity<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe the socialization of gender and gender inequality<\/li>\r\n \t
- Explain sexual attitudes and practices<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 8: Marriage and Family<\/h2>\r\n
Discuss family, marriage and the variations in family life, including marriage, divorce and family abuse<\/h3>\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Define and describe marriage and family<\/li>\r\n \t
- Recognize variations in family life<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe the social and interpersonal impacts of family challenges<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 9: Religion and Education<\/h2>\r\n
Describe the role that religion and education play in shaping values and beliefs, and compare various religions and educational practices around the world.<\/h3>\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Explain how major sociological perspectives view religion<\/li>\r\n \t
- Explain the basic tenets of major world religions<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe religion in the United States<\/li>\r\n \t
- Examine educational differences around the world<\/li>\r\n \t
- Examine the major theoretical perspectives on education<\/li>\r\n \t
- Identify and discuss historical and contemporary issues in education<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 10: Health and Aging<\/h2>\r\n
Demonstrate an understanding of the social construction of health, and describe the processes and challenges associated with growing old<\/h3>\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Describe the social construction of health and the theoretical perspectives on health and medicine<\/li>\r\n \t
- Compare and contrast health care in the United States and abroad and describe major health disparities and issues within the United States<\/li>\r\n \t
- Evaluate the aging of society and summarize the theoretical perspectives on aging<\/li>\r\n \t
- Examine the process of aging and the biological, social, and psychological changes and perceptions associated with growing old<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe and give examples of challenges facing the elderly<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 11: Government and Politics<\/h2>\r\n
Analyze types of power and authority and explore the political process in the United States<\/h3>\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Define and differentiate between power and authority<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe forms of government and explain politics in the United States<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe the varying theoretical Perspectives on Government and Power<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 12: Work and the Economy<\/h2>\r\n
Discuss the historical development of the types of economic systems and describe modern economies and globalization<\/h3>\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Differentiate between economic systems and discuss theoretical views of economics<\/li>\r\n \t
- Define globalization and describe its manifestation in modern society<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe working conditions in the United States<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 13: Population, Urbanization, and the Environment<\/h2>\r\n
Describe the nature and growth of population and the resultant impacts on the environment<\/h3>\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Describe demographic measurements, read population graphs, and describe demographic theories<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe the growth of cities and the process of urbanization<\/li>\r\n \t
- Understand the impact of climate change and pollution on the environment and society<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Module 14: Social Movements, Media, and Technology<\/h2>\r\n
Summarize the nature and influence of collective behavior and social movements, and assess the impact of the media and technology on social change<\/h3>\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Describe the causes and development of collective behavior, social movements, and social change<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe technology in a sociological context<\/li>\r\n \t
- Describe the evolution and role of the media in society<\/li>\r\n \t
- Understand and discuss how we analyze media and technology through various sociological perspectives<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rendered":"<\/p>\n
The content and assessments for this course I are aligned to the following learning outcomes. A full list of course learning outcomes can be viewed here: Course Learning Objectives for Sociology<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Module 1: Foundations of Sociology<\/h2>\n
Define sociology and explain how empirical research is used to study the social world<\/h3>\n
- \n
- Define sociology and describe the historical and social context from which it emerged<\/li>\n
- Explain the sociological imagination and the relationship between the individual and the broader workings of society<\/li>\n
- Differentiate between the three main theoretical paradigms\/perspectives in sociology<\/li>\n
- Describe and apply the scientific method to sociology<\/li>\n
- Identify and differentiate between types of research methods, discussing the benefits and limitations of each<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 2: Culture and Society<\/h2>\n
Differentiate between culture and society, describe the basic elements of culture, and compare types of societies<\/h3>\n
- \n
- Define culture, society, cultural universals, and cultural relativism<\/li>\n
- Describe the basic elements of culture<\/li>\n
- Examine pop culture, subculture, and cultural change<\/li>\n
- Describe of the evolution of societies<\/li>\n
- Contrast the various theoretical perspectives on culture society<\/li>\n
- Explain how society shapes reality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 3: Socialization and Interaction<\/h2>\n
Describe socialization throughout the life course and understand how groups structure society.<\/h3>\n
- \n
- Describe theories of self-development<\/li>\n
- Describe the roles that agents of socialization play in the socialization process and describe how socialization develops across the life course<\/li>\n
- Define types of groups and describe how group dynamics are impacted by leadership, size, and conformity<\/li>\n
- Describe characteristics of formal organizations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 4: Deviance and Crime<\/h2>\n
Define deviance and describe the sociological theories that account for deviance, conformity and social control<\/h3>\n
- \n
- Define deviance and methods of social control<\/li>\n
- Contrast the varying theoretical perspectives on deviance<\/li>\n
- Describe the criminal justice system and types of crimes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 5: Social Stratification and Inequality<\/h2>\n
Describe various measures of social stratification in the US and globally, with an emphasis on social class and poverty<\/h3>\n
- \n
- Provide examples of social stratification<\/li>\n
- Describe social stratification and mobility in the United States<\/li>\n
- Explain global stratification and classification systems<\/li>\n
- Compare poverty throughout the world and explain its consequences<\/li>\n
- Describe theoretical perspectives on social stratification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 6: Race and Ethnicity<\/h2>\n
Compare relative experiences of ethnic groups in the United States while demonstrating an understanding of race, ethnicity, majority and minority groups, stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, and racism.<\/h3>\n
- \n
- Define and differentiate between race, ethnicity, majority groups\/minority groups, stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination<\/li>\n
- Summarize the key ideas behind the three theoretical perspectives on racial inequality<\/li>\n
- Compare and contrast the experiences of ethnic groups in the United States<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 7: Gender, Sex, and Sexuality<\/h2>\n
Discuss gender and gender identity, feminism, and sexuality<\/h3>\n
- \n
- Differentiate between sex and gender, define sexual orientation, and understand gender identity<\/li>\n
- Describe the socialization of gender and gender inequality<\/li>\n
- Explain sexual attitudes and practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 8: Marriage and Family<\/h2>\n
Discuss family, marriage and the variations in family life, including marriage, divorce and family abuse<\/h3>\n
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- Define and describe marriage and family<\/li>\n
- Recognize variations in family life<\/li>\n
- Describe the social and interpersonal impacts of family challenges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 9: Religion and Education<\/h2>\n
Describe the role that religion and education play in shaping values and beliefs, and compare various religions and educational practices around the world.<\/h3>\n
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- Explain how major sociological perspectives view religion<\/li>\n
- Explain the basic tenets of major world religions<\/li>\n
- Describe religion in the United States<\/li>\n
- Examine educational differences around the world<\/li>\n
- Examine the major theoretical perspectives on education<\/li>\n
- Identify and discuss historical and contemporary issues in education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 10: Health and Aging<\/h2>\n
Demonstrate an understanding of the social construction of health, and describe the processes and challenges associated with growing old<\/h3>\n
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- Describe the social construction of health and the theoretical perspectives on health and medicine<\/li>\n
- Compare and contrast health care in the United States and abroad and describe major health disparities and issues within the United States<\/li>\n
- Evaluate the aging of society and summarize the theoretical perspectives on aging<\/li>\n
- Examine the process of aging and the biological, social, and psychological changes and perceptions associated with growing old<\/li>\n
- Describe and give examples of challenges facing the elderly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 11: Government and Politics<\/h2>\n
Analyze types of power and authority and explore the political process in the United States<\/h3>\n
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- Define and differentiate between power and authority<\/li>\n
- Describe forms of government and explain politics in the United States<\/li>\n
- Describe the varying theoretical Perspectives on Government and Power<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 12: Work and the Economy<\/h2>\n
Discuss the historical development of the types of economic systems and describe modern economies and globalization<\/h3>\n
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- Differentiate between economic systems and discuss theoretical views of economics<\/li>\n
- Define globalization and describe its manifestation in modern society<\/li>\n
- Describe working conditions in the United States<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 13: Population, Urbanization, and the Environment<\/h2>\n
Describe the nature and growth of population and the resultant impacts on the environment<\/h3>\n
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- Describe demographic measurements, read population graphs, and describe demographic theories<\/li>\n
- Describe the growth of cities and the process of urbanization<\/li>\n
- Understand the impact of climate change and pollution on the environment and society<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Module 14: Social Movements, Media, and Technology<\/h2>\n
Summarize the nature and influence of collective behavior and social movements, and assess the impact of the media and technology on social change<\/h3>\n
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- Describe the causes and development of collective behavior, social movements, and social change<\/li>\n
- Describe technology in a sociological context<\/li>\n
- Describe the evolution and role of the media in society<\/li>\n
- Understand and discuss how we analyze media and technology through various sociological perspectives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t
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