Overview
Description
Examination of organization and structure of society. Analysis of major societal institutions in macro-comparative perspective.
Requirements
Prerequisites
SOC 101
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101.
Units
Lecture3
Learning Outcomes
- identify various forms of social organization and provide a critique of each from a variety of theoretical perspectives.
- identify and examine various societal institutions (government, industry, education, health care, and others) and understand their structure and functions in society.
- examine alternative forms of social organization and apply these to existing institutions to resolve societal problems.