Sociology made interesting




Sociology made interesting

This is a course in three sections - and is current as of NOVEMBER 2021. Right up to date!

Section 1 is comprised of TWELVE lectures covering the following topics common to Sociology courses:

  • Race

  • Sleeping

  • Pregnancy and Parenting

  • Education

  • Demographics

  • Gay and Lesbian lifestyles

  • Marriage and relationships

  • Men and Women

  • Ageing and Death

  • Anger and Anxiety

  • People

  • Sociology itself

These lectures follow a particular format, heavily based on current events (the lectures will be updated over time). Articles, poetry and definitions are all discussed. Further reading and exercises are given.

Also such sub-topics as:

  • Feminism

  • Functionalism

  • Interactionism

  • Marxism

  • Postmodernism

Throughout there is a heavy emphasis in being up to date, using current materials for discussion. The Q/A is seen as an integral part of the course. You will be given ideas for discussion, articles to read, films to watch. A textbook is also included in PDF format and there is a link to an online textbook

The more you become involved, the more you will enjoy the course.

Section 2

This section is about using Poetry to teach Sociology. Examples are given and published research is referred to.

Section 3 : Five

This section is divided into three sections:

  • Images

  • Articles in the last 24 hours

  • Films

Students are asked to watch/read/listen to articles and films and then post their reactions. The films (short) feature such topics as homelessness, the family, media and murder and Artificial Intelligence.

This course has variety. It has depth. Most importantly, if you enrol AND participate: it has you.

Teaching and learning Sociology; understand society

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What you will learn
  • Sociology
  • Key areas of discussion in Sociology such as Gender, Race, Parenting, Lifestyles.
  • Everything in this course is very much up to date so...'current Sociology'!

Rating: 5

Level: All Levels

Duration: 6.5 hours

Instructor: Chris Sivewright


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