Section outline

  • Welcome to Introduction to Sociology!

    Introduction to Sociology adheres to the scope and sequence of a typical, one-semester introductory sociology course. It offers comprehensive coverage of core concepts, foundational scholars, and emerging theories. The textbook presents section reviews with rich questions, discussions that help students apply their knowledge, and features that draw learners into the discipline in meaningful ways. 

    This text was adapted from Introduction to Sociology 2e published by OpenStax second edition which had been updated significantly to reflect the latest research and current, relevant examples.

    Changes made in Introduction to Sociology are described in the preface to help instructors transition to the adaption of the second edition. The second edition of Introduction to Sociology 2e by OpenStax is available in web view.

    This course and its contents are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License by LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network, except where otherwise noted



    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Define sociology as a discipline and explain its history, and how it is distinct from and related to other disciplines (CLO 1),
    • Explain how sociology is a science and become familiar with the research methods used by sociologists (CLO 2), 
    • Differentiate the theoretical perspectives, understand their history, their values, and the importance of each one in society (CLO 3), 
    • Demonstrate knowledge of culture, social structures, and social institutions (CLO 4), 
    • Demonstrate an understanding of how change can begin in society and the effects of social policies (CLO 5), and
    • Recognize cultural and individual differences that underlie the complexities of human behavior and social interaction (CLO 6). 

    • Demonstrate an understanding of the history, development, and definition of Sociology.
    • Identify and discuss the major theoretical perspectives used in Sociology.
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the roles of culture, social structure, media, government, and religion in society.
    • Demonstrate an understanding of how and why societies change and discuss what precipitates such changes.
    • Demonstrate an understanding of how social policies affect society.

    Navigating the Course
    Adopting institutions should provide learners with information on how to navigate the course. Consider adding an introductory navigation video. Text description could include, for example:
    This course is set up in Modules covering various topics which may be accessed from the course navigation menu on the left or by scrolling below. Modules may be collapsed in the menu and in the body of the course to minimize scrolling. Each module includes the relevant chapters followed by various activities, which may include discussion forums, listening activities and quizzes, practice quizzes, module tests, and other relevant activities as appropriate for each module. Many items are required and may be marked as completed automatically when the activity has been submitted (the broken check box), but others will be marked as done by the student (the solid check box). 

    Please move through the items below and continue through the Learner Support and Getting Started modules before moving on to Module 1. Be sure to check for announcements and due dates to stay on track.

    Creative Commons attribution license This course and its contents are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License by LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network, except where otherwise noted. 
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