SOC 305 - Introduction to Sociological Literature

Units: 1
This course will develop students’ basic sociological literature review skills to assist in research methods preparation. Skills include finding appropriate information sources for topics of interest, critical evaluation of sociological literature, and preparation of literature reviews.

Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid, or Online-Asynchronous, or Online-Synchronous.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Students will be able to read and analyze sociological data and, thus, be able to critically examine “knowledge” veracity by mastering appropriate research methods, including: 1) data collection, 2) sampling, and 3) data analysis.
Students will be able to critically read, interpret, integrate and synthesize abstract sociological arguments, theories, and practice methods.