Sociology
Sociology is the study of social life, social change and the causes and consequences of human behaviour. Sociologists investigate the structure of groups organizations and societies and how people interact within these contexts. Few fields have such broad scope and relevance for research, theory and the application of knowledge
An undergraduate degree in sociology provides strong liberal arts preparation for entry level positions in business, social service and government as well as an excellent foundation for advanced study in professions such as:
- Law
- Politics
- Teaching
- Business
There are no prerequisites for declaring a sociology major or minor.
First-year students may enrol in the core introductory course (Sociology 1000 or 2000, as listed below). You are also welcome to enrol as a first-year student in 2000 level sociology courses that have no prerequisite. A sampling of 2000-level courses open to first-year students is listed below.
Sociology 1000
Introduction to Sociology is an introduction to the concepts, principles and topics of sociology. This course is a prerequisite to most departmental courses.
Lectures: Three hours per week
Prerequisite: None
Sociology 2000
Principles of Sociology (available only at Grenfell Campus) is an introduction to the concepts, principles and topics of sociology. The course is a prerequisite to most departmental courses.
Lectures: Three hours per week
Prerequisite: None
Note: Credit may not be obtained for both Sociology 1000 and 2000.
Sociology 2100
Social Inequality introduces the subject of social inequality and stratification, examines social inequality in historical perspective, reviews major theories about social inequality, and considers key social developments in contemporary societies in the area of social inequality.
Lectures: Three hours per week
Prerequisite: None
Sociology 2120
Technology and Society is an examination of the role of technology in society. Topics may include the emergence of modern technological society, the impact of new technologies on social organization and culture, and the institutionalization of science and the production of scientific knowledge. The course also explores the ideological functions of science and technology in advanced industrial societies as well as the question of the domination of nature.
Lectures: Three hours per week
Prerequisite: None
Sociology 2230
Newfoundland Society and Culture: the focus is on social and cultural aspects of contemporary island Newfoundland.
Lectures: Three hours per week
Prerequisite: None
Sociology 2240
Canadian Society and Culture is a descriptive and analytic approach to the development of Canadian society and culture.
Lectures: Three hours per week
Prerequisite: None
Sociology 2250
Changing World is a sociological analysis of contemporary world issues and social problems.
Lectures: Three hours per week
Prerequisite: None
Sociology 2270
Families is a comparative and historical perspective on the family as a social institution, the range of variation in its structure and the determinants of its development.
Lectures: Three hours per week
Prerequisite: None
