Sociology

Course summary

At its simplest Sociology can be defined as the study of human society and social behaviour. The majority of us live in family groups, experience school from an early age, use the media and know parts of a wider community so we are familiar with some of the subject areas which are the concern of the sociologist. August 2011 saw major riots in English cities. The sociologist is challenged to explain such events and provide answers to questions such as: who was involved, how did society react, did the media fuel the riots and how can similar behaviour be prevented? To appreciate the nature of society and to understand human behaviour, we need to acquire sociological knowledge and develop the specialist skills of sociological enquiry. Course Content: - Family and Households - Education - Research Methods - Crime and Deviance - Sociological Theory - The Media