SOC 1500 01: Introduction to Sociology

SOC 1500 - Introduction to Sociology

Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 31125,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

James Tague

Professional Qualifications:
M.A., Sociology, St. John’s University, 2018
B.S., International Relations, Seton Hall University, 2017
B.A, Philosophy, Seton Hall University, 2017

Instructor

Email: jetague@ysu.edu

Office: Online

Office Phone: 6106126448

Additional Contact Methods:
Feel free to contact me through Blackboard or my YSU email. If you email me please include SOC 1500 in the subject line.

Preferred Contact Method: Blackboard

How to Refer to me:
James

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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 Kendall, Diana, and Laura Atkins 9798214578194

This textbook is free

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
5/11 Topic 1: pgs 1-61
5/18 Topic 2: pgs 62-150
5/25 Topic 3: pgs 151-219
6/1 Topic 4: pgs 246-281
6/8 Topic 5: pgs 284-319
6/15 Topic 6: pgs 350-386
6/22 Topic 7: pgs 459-523

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.