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Intro to Sociology

Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-809-196

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Course Description

10-809-196 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY ...the nature and variety of groups; inequality, race and ethnicity; family, population, social integration, and change; collective behavior; politics, economics, religion, education, and the effects of technology. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 16 AND English greater/equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a B or better)

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

Credit for Prior Learning

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This course is associated with the following programs:

What will I learn?

  1. Describe sociological perspectives related to current issues, problems, and/or institutions
  2. Analyze the importance of culture within societies
  3. Summarize the influence of socialization on human behavior
  4. Apply deviance theories
  5. Analyze the power of groups to influence behavior
  6. Assess the consequences of social, racial, ethnic, gender, age, sexual orientation, and other inequities
  7. Examine the effects of globalization on societies
  8. Analyze how social institutions function in society
  9. Assess the impact of social stratification

Class Details

Class Number:
21936
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
Spring 2025
Session:
8W1
Instructors:
Paul Schnorr
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$496.55 *

Class Notes

  • Your textbook for this class is available free online! It can be found in your Canvas class shell one day prior to the class start date. Based on your preference, printed versions are available for purchase through the NWTC Bookstore. To learn more, please visit: https://nwtc.libguides.com/oer.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
01/22/25 - 03/17/25 M, W
8:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Green Bay Campus Room SC319

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