SOC 1500 - Introduction to Sociology
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 31125,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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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
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.
Assignments/Assessments
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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.