Introduction to Sociology

Sociology 101-003
Spring, 2002
M/W/F: 9:00-9:50; Kiva, Rm 104
Instructor: Jason Ben-Meir
G.A.: Thomas Maestas

Course Objectives:

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts, theoretical perspectives, and social themes in contemporary sociology. We will be looking at sociological insights into the structure of human society. The primary goal of this course is to introduce the students to the realities of human society such as socialization, group behavior, crime and deviance, evolution of social structures, political organization, stratification, community mobilization, and methods for reconciliation. The emphasis will be on learning to think about, identify, and consciously affect the structure of our social surrounding.

Course Documents:

• Syllabus

Discussion Topics:

• Defining Sociology
• Culture
• The Utility of Social Theory
• Auguste Comte
• Emile Durkheim
• Kark Marx

Assigned Quote Readings:

• Auguste Comte
• Emile Durkheim
• Karl Marx
• Participatory Community Development
• Race and Ethnicity
• Gender and Development
• Education

Additional Quote Readings:

• Research Methods
• Development & Nature Conservation
• Student Journals from the Past
• Jean-Paul Sartre
• Principles of Negotiation

Community Service Information:

• Non-profit Organizations that Need Volunteers

Favorite Links:

• Course Textbook Webpage

Contact Information:

Jason Ben-Meir's E-mail address:  soc101@unm.edu
Web address:                                    www.unm.edu/~soc101/
Office phone:                                    (505) 277-0471
Address:                                            Department of Sociology
                                                           University of New Mexico
                                                           1915 Roma NE
                                                           Albuquerque, NM 87131-1166

Thomas Maestas’ E-mail address: tm76@unm.edu
Web address:                                 www.unm.edu/~tm76
Office phone:                                    (505) 277-8992
Address:                                            Department of Sociology
                                                           University of New Mexico
                                                           1915 Roma NE
                                                           Albuquerque, NM 87131-1166

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Last revised:  01/18/2002