Course Description Sociology provides insight into human dynamics of our diverse society. This course is designed for high school students. The course covers such topics as; cultural diversity and conformity, basic structures of society, individuals and socialization, stages of human development as they relate to sociology, deviance from social norms, racial and ethnic interactions, gender roles, family structure, the economic and political aspects of sociology, the sociology of public institutions, and collective human behavior; both historically and in modern times.
Course Objectives Identify factors that account for variations among and within cultures Outline the basic values that form the foundation of American culture Describe how the composition of the labor force in the United States has changed throughout history Identify the principal types of crime in the United States Explain how different motivations and cultural values influence the American class system Describe the characteristics that distinguishes minority groups from one another Describe the characteristics of the capitalist and the socialist economic system Compare and contrast the views of the sociologists concerning education Identify some of the current issues in American Education
Lesson Topics The Sociological Point of View Cultural Diversity Cultural Conformity and Adaptation Social Structure Socializing the Individual The Adolescent in Society The Adult in Society Deviance and Social Control
Materials Notebook (provided by the teacher) Pencil or erasable pen