Ch. 1 Lecture - Introduction to Sociology

Chapter 1: Introduction

• What is Sociology?
o Explain concepts central to sociology o Understand how different sociological perspectives have developed

• History of Sociology
o Explain why sociology emerged when it did o Describe how sociology became a separate academic discipline

• Theoretical Perspectives
o Explain what sociological theories are and how they are used o Understand the similarities and differences between structural functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism

• Why Study Sociology?
o Explain why it is worthwhile to study sociology o Identify ways sociology is applied in the real world