Course Descriptions

Sociology

Please find below a selection of the courses associated with the Sociology program. For a complete list of courses, please consult the Academic Calendar. 

223.11 – SOC: Introduction to Sociology I: People in Culture
An introduction to the scientific study of the structure of society, primarily from the perspectives of micro-sociology. The foci of this course include the nature of sociology in general, the rela tions of individuals to society, and the systematic differences between people. Special attention will be given to Canadian society.

223.21 – SOC: Self and Society: Social Psychology
A sociological study of social psychology, primarily from the theoretical perspective of symbolic interactionism. Interrelations between the individual, group, and society will be examined, with emphasis on interaction as a process that gives form, direction, and meaning to the everyday lives of people. (Cross-credited with Psychology)

223.22 – SOC: Men, Women, and Society
An interdisciplinary study of meanings attached to being male or female, the process of becoming masculine or feminine as defined by contemporary society, and various Christian perspectives of gender. An examination of gender similarities and differences in both the public work place and private, intimate relationships is included.

223.23 – SOC: Leisure and Sport
An examination of the nature of leisure and its correlates in Canadian society, including related social and ethical issues. Special attention is given to sport as one form of leisure.

223.24 – SOC: Marriage and Family
An examination of the current status of the social institutions of marriage and the family in their historical-cultural context. Special attention is given to premarital relations, marital roles and interaction, and family function ing and experience.

223.25 – SOC: Human Sexuality
An interdisciplinary exploration of the physical, psychological, social, and theological origins, dimensions, factors, and problems of human sexual experience. (Cross-credited with the Theology Department for Psychology and Sociology minors)

223.26 – SOC: Media and Society
An interpretive and critical examination of the media’s role in society, that gives particular atten tion to media dimensions, processes, institutions, and texts — their content, production, circulation, and consumption. (Cross-credited with the Department of Communications and Media)