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2013-2014 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
SOC 201 - Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to the fundamental questions, concepts, theories, and general principles of sociological thought. Inquiries into culture, socialization, norms, power relations, social institutions, and group interaction. Illustrates how human action transforms society, and how social and cultural forces constrain human action. Fulfills one of the Foundation - Social and Behavioral Sciences. Offered every semester.
Credits: 3