SOCI 1311 1st Edition Lecture 1Outline of Current Lecture I. What is Sociology?II. Sociological ImaginationIII. Two Branches of ScienceA.NaturalB.SocialIV. Social StructureA. Micro- vs. Macro-sociology Current Lecture- Discovering Sociology I. Sociology A. The systematic and scientific study of human behavior, social groups, and society.B. Getting passed own opinions and finding patterns (systematic/science ways). II. Sociological ImaginationA. A way of understanding the world and ourselves within the context of a largersociety.B. C. Wright Mills believes to understand Sociological Imagination one must understandthe relationship between history and biography. III. Branches of ScienceA. Natural Science1. Considered “hard” sciences (physics, chemistry, biology, etc).2. Less room for debate, clear cut answersB. Social Science1. Considered “soft” sciences (psychology, sociology).2. Can have more than one answer IV. Social StructureA. The emphasis of sociology B. Structures are hierarchical These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.C. Micro-sociology1. Researchers study small groups of people (2-50) 2. Gives great amount of detail3. May lack diversityD. Macro-sociology1. Researchers study large groups (100-1000)2. Data can indicate trends3. May be tedious, lacks
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