Introduction to Sociology
Junction Sociology provides a broad overview of sociology by exploring how key concepts apply to everyday life. Engaging videos, texts and activities help students view peoples’ lives and events in broader social contexts by understanding how political, economic, and cultural forces impact social life. Junction Sociology explores both microsociology and macrosociology, specifically covering topics such as socialization, culture, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class stratification, deviance and crime, economic and global inequality, marriage and families, education, religion, and globalization.
Engaging Content
Topics are introduced with short, engaging videos. Text readings and practice activities provide detail and enable applied learning.
Meaningful Analytics
You’ll know how much time your students are spending learning, what material they’re working with, and when they lose engagement, so you can keep them on-track.
Easy to Use
All material is loaded and ready-to-go, including video, textbook, discussion boards, in-class presentation, quizzes and practice activities.
Affordable
Junction courses are 80+% less expensive than alternatives. No extras needed. Honest.
Meet the Subject Matter Expert
Josh Packard, Ph.D is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Northern Colorado, where he also serves as the Director of the Social Research Lab. He has 10+ years experience teaching in-person and online courses. He has a Ph.D. and M.A. from Vanderbilt University, and a B.A. from Texas Lutheran University.
Course Details
Suitable for: Introduction to Sociology courses at 2-year and 4-year Institutions
Great for: In-person, online or blended learning.
- Developed by a Professor of Sociology and an expert in the field
- Lessons are built around the way students learn today – video first, reinforced by content and assessment
- 15 lessons with curated and sequenced activities
- Each lesson contains introductory video, textbook readings from OpenStax, one discussion -board, one in-class presentation and one quiz
- Students can take notes and message classmates right in the application
- Web-based and accessible through our iPad app
- Professor grade book and student engagement reports
- Student notifications about upcoming quizzes
- All-in-one design means no pop-ups, plug-ins, installing components or extra windows
- Instructor resources are incorporated into the instructors course- no need for CD’s, DVD’s or downloads
Accessible: Available on the web, iPad app or as a direct link from your LMS. No downloads, plug-ins or pop-ups necessary.
Onboarding Support: Training videos and access to actual humans to get your course launched smoothly.
Easy to Purchase: Students simply register and buy, and we can work with your bookstore as needed.
Lessons
Lesson 1 — Introduction to Sociology
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concepts central to sociology as a discipline, especially the sociological imagination.
- Explain how sociology emerged.
- Describe the basic theoretical perspectives in sociology.
Lesson 2 — Sociological Research
Learning Objectives
- Understand sociology as a scientific discipline.
- Differentiate among important sociological research methods.
- Demonstrate awareness of ethical concerns in research.
Lesson 3 — Culture
Learning Objectives
- Describe the elements of culture.
- Apply theoretical understandings of culture.
- Analyze how culture impacts societal change.
Lesson 4 — Society and Social Interaction
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate an understanding of how society has evolved over time.
- Explain theoretical perspectives on society in depth.
- Explain society as a social construction.
Lesson 5 — Socialization
Learning Objectives
- Explain differences between psychological and sociological theories of self-development.
- Evaluate the role socialization plays in society
- Articulate how socialization works across the life course.
Lesson 6 — Groups and Organizations
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and define various types of groups
- Assess the importance of group size and structure.
- Understand importance and structure of modern organizations.
Lesson 7 — Deviance, Crime and Social Control
Learning Objectives
- Define deviance as socially constructed.
- Apply theoretical perspectives to understand deviance.
- Understand the criminal justice system.
Lesson 8 — Social Stratification
Learning Objectives
- Define social stratification and social class.
- Evaluate and apply theoretical perspectives to stratification.
- Describe global inequality.
Lesson 9 — Race and Ethnicity
Learning Objectives
- Understand the difference between race and ethnicity.
- Explain how race is socially constructed.
- Explain how patterns of intergroup relationships create racial and ethnic stratification.
Lesson 10 — Gender, Sex and Sexuality
Learning Objectives
- Define and differentiate among sex, gender, and sexuality.
- Identify the process of gender socialization.
- Apply theoretical perspectives on sex and sexuality.
Lesson 11 — Marriage and Family
Learning Objectives
- Articulate the sociological understandings of marriage and family.
- Understand variations in family life.
- Recognize patterns in family life in the U.S.
Lesson 12 — Religion and Education
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the role of religion in society.
- Explain how education and religion play socializing roles.
- Apply the theoretical perspectives to understand the importance of education in society.
Lesson 13 — Social Movements and Social Change
Learning Objectives
- Understand different forms of collective behavior.
- Distinguish between different types of social movements.
- Explain how social change occurs.