Sociology Topic 2 Culture, Society, Socialzation, and the Life Cycle

Objectives

After completing this chapter you will be able to:

  • Know what a culture consists of and how it differs from society.
  • Learn how societies have changed over time.
  • Recognize the effect of globalization on your own life.
  • Learn about the most important agents of socialization.
  • Learn the stages of the life course.

Material

Read: Chapters 3 and 4

Assignments

  • Term Paper Topic
    Identify a topic for your term paper. This assignment is worth 10 points.     
    For this assignment you will need to submit a Word document to the drop box that includes the following:

    • Properly formatted title page
    • A one page description of the topic that includes
      • Topic description
      • Your reasons for selecting this topic
      • The theoretical perspective from which you will approach this topic and your reasons for selecting this perspective
    • Properly formatted reference page to include 2 references to outside sources
    • APA guidelines are required

    Term Paper Topic SubmissionAssignment

Assessments

Chapters 3 & 4 Quiz