Grade 11-12 College Preparatory Grade 11-12 Honors

1 Semester 5 credits 1 Semester 5 credits

Sociology focuses on the dynamics of group behavior. This course examines the outcomes of society or cultural reactions to current problems, possible alternatives to contemporary problems, and the relationships between various societal groups. The socialization process, institutional structure of society, race relations and social change are some of the topics that are studied. Class discussion centers on culture, family, norms, societal institutions, social class, religion, large group behavior, the media and social problems, and deviant behavior. 37

Resources

Sociology, Glencoe; survey data; relevant film, documentaries, photography, art sources; related current events documents

Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, all students will be able to demonstrate mastery to:

Describe how belief systems, knowledge, technology, and behavior patterns define cultures.

Evaluate information from different media sources including, television, print materials and internet resources and connect the information to the dynamics of group behavior.

Present information from various readings on the different traditions, practices, and perspectives of other societies or cultures as it relates to our global understanding of human behavior.

Students electing the exhibition of Honors mastery will demonstrate all of the above and:

Analyze and interpret human behaviors, social groupings, and institutions to understand people and the relationships between individuals and among groups.

Compare examples of cultural elements (i.e., beliefs, customs/traditions, languages, skills, literature, the arts) of diverse groups today to those of the past, using a variety of print and non-print sources (i.e., autobiographies, biographies, documentaries, new media, artifacts).