Non-Award
This course introduces high school leavers to basic sociological concepts and theories, focusing on understanding society and individual behavior. Topics include culture, socialization, social structure, and social change, with learning outcomes emphasizing sociological perspectives, research, and social issues.
Course Code: SOCY1013C
Synopsis: This course is targeted at high school leavers. It introduces students to some basic concepts and theories in order to understand our society and ourselves. It enables us to see how behaviour is largely shaped by the group or organization to which we belong and the society in which we live. Topics included in the course are culture, socialization, social structure, groups, deviance, stratification, social institution and social change.
Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
Delivery Mode: Face-to-face, physical
Duration of Study: 14 weeks (January and August) 7 weeks (June)