SOC 1500 - Introduction to Sociology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 07, CRN 41297,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Bahiya Cabral-Johnson
Email: bcabraljohnson@ysu.edu
Course Description
1500. Introduction to Sociology. An introduction to the science of human societies and groups: analysis of the structures, functions, and processes that bring about changes in societies, groups, communities, classes, and institutions. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Sociology in Our Times: The Essentials | Diana Kendall | 9798214147369 |
These materials are included in your course and will be available digitally when your course begins. Go to class first.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Kendall, D. (2022). Sociology in our times. Read: Chapter 1 Instructor Slides: What is Sociology? |
What is Sociology? | Non-graded Discussion: Student Introductions Cengage Activity 01 Understand: The Sociological Perspective and Research Process |
| 8/31 | Kendall, D. (2022). Sociology in our times. Read: Chapter 1 Instructor Slides: Research Methods |
Doing Sociology | Quiz 1: The Sociological Perspective |
| 9/7 | Kendall, D. (2022). Sociology in our times. Read: Chapter 2 Instructor Slides: Culture |
Culture | Group Project: Proposal Due Cengage Assignment - Understand: Culture Quiz 2: Research Methods |
| 9/14 | Kendall, D. (2022). Sociology in Our Times. Read: Chapter 3 Instructor Slides: Socialization |
Socialization | Cengage Assignment - Understand: Socialization Quiz 3: Culture |
| 9/21 | Kendall, D. (2022) Sociology in Our Times. Read: Chapters 4 and 5 Instructor slides supplemented by publisher slides from McGraw Hill and Pearson. Society and Social Interaction |
Society and Social Interaction | Cengage Assignment - Understand: Social Structure and Interaction Cengage Assignment - Understand: Groups and Organizations Quiz 4: Socialization |
| 9/28 | Kendall, D. (2022) Sociology in Our Times. Read Chapters 11, 12, and 14 Instructor Slides: Social Institutions |
Social Institutions | Group Project: Outline Due Cengage Assignment - Understand: Families and Intitmate Relationships Cengage Assignment - Understand: Education and Religion Cengage Assignment - Understand: Health, Health Care, and Disability |
| 10/5 | Kendall, D. (2022) Sociology in Our Times. Read Chapter 6 Instructor Slides: Deviance |
Deviance | Cengage Assignment - Understand: Deviance and Crime Quiz 5: Society and Social Interaction |
| 10/12 | Kendall, D. (2022) Sociology in Our Times. Read: Chapters 7 and 13 Instructor Slides: Social Stratification and the Economy Wolff, R. (2014). How Class Works [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euH3pAuLuko&t=129s |
Social Stratification | Cengage Assignment - Understand: Politics and the Economy Midterm Exam - Chapters 1-6, 11, 12, and 14 |
| 10/19 | Kendall, D. (2022) Sociology in Our Times. Read Chapter 8 Instructor Slides: Global Stratification Global Stratification & Povery: Crash Course Sociology #27 |
Global Stratification | Cengage Assignment - Understand: Global Stratification |
| 10/26 | Kendall, D. (2022) Sociology in Our Times. Read Chapter 10 Instructor Slides: Gender - Sex and Stratification |
Stratification Based on Gender | Group Project - PowerPoint Presentation Due Cengage Assignment - Understand: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality Quiz 6: Stratification and Global Stratification |
| 11/2 | Global Gender Gap Report 2025 - Key Findings Global Gender Gap Report 2025 - Shareables |
Stratification Based on Gender (cont.) | Discussion: Gender Inequality |
| 11/9 | Kendall, D. (2022) Sociology in Our Times. Read Chapter 9 Instructor Slides: Race and Ethnicity - Part 1 California News Reel [Professor Carpio]. (2017, July, 16). Race the Power of an Illusion: The House We Live In [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj1ktrWgjdw&t=165s |
Stratification Based on Race & Ethnicity | Online Activity: Race: The Power of an Illusion - Part 1 Quiz 7: Gender and Gender Stratification |
| 11/16 | Kendall, D. (2022) Sociology in Our Times. Read Chapter 9 Instructor Slides: Race and Ethnicity - Part 2 |
Stratification Based on Race and Ethnicity (cont.) | Online Activity - Race the Power of an Illusion - Part 2 Cengage Assignment - Understand: Race and Ethnicity |
| 11/23 | Kendall, D. (2022) Sociology in Our Times. Read Chapter 16 Instructor Slides: Social Change |
Social Change | Cengage Assignment - Understand: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Social Change Quiz 8: Stratification Based on Race and Ethnicity |
| 11/30 | Kendall, D. (2022) Sociology in Our Times. Read: Chapters 1-14; 16 Instructor Slides: Final Exam Review |
Course Review | Group Project - Final Paper Submission |
| 12/7 | Final Exam | Final Exam - Comprehensive |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.