Sociology (SOC*1100)

Code and section: SOC*1100*01

Term: Winter 2026

Instructor: Linda Hunter

Details

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

Department of Sociology and Anthropology

SOC*1100  Introduction to Sociology Section 01                                                    

Winter 2026

Monday Evening  7 to 10 p.m.             

Instructor:  Dr. Linda Hunter                                   

Email:  lehunter@uoguelph.ca       

Office Hours: TBA                                

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BRIEF COURSE OUTLINE

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the major areas of sociological analysis with an emphasis on Canadian society and Canadian social problems. The course introduces you to the theoretical foundations of sociology and the various research methodologies that sociologists use to conduct research on the social world.  It is intended that the course fosters, in you, the student, a critical understanding of the social behaviors of individuals and groups as they occur in the societal context. 

In this introductory course you will be given an opportunity to develop your skills in social scientific inquiry. Emphasis will be placed on understanding key concepts, definitions, ideas, theoretical perspectives, and research methods within the discipline of sociology. This course will help you to:

• use your sociological imagination
• understand the meanings and applications of various sociological concepts
• look beyond and critically analyze what we often see as common-sense understandings of social events and relationships in order to recognize how social forces influence and shape the choices we make, our beliefs, and broad patterns of behaviour across societies.

Please be advised that you should consult the Course Outline for details on course content, readings, quiz information, assignment, and due dates.

REQUIRED TEXT:

REVEL/eText for Sociology by Macionis/Gerber et al.

10th edition ©2021   

ISBN 9780135461563

$85.00 + HST (avail. in digital format only). Price is subject to change.

The above has been selected to help you stay on track with the required course content. Revel provides you the content for the course with embedded videos, interactives, and other resources to help you succeed. These additional resources and practice questions are a fun and engaging way to study!

Purchase digital Revel/eText on the University Bookstore website (via credit card), or in-store (via debit, credit, or student textbook plan).

NOTE: FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE, THE LOOSELEAF CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGH THE REVEL PLATFORM ONCE REGISTERED

FORM OF EVALUATION:

Percent of

Final Grade               Form of Evaluation

20%                            A total of 4 Quizzes (each will be a selection of 15 randomized questions worth 4%) to be completed during Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 10

30%                            Mid-Term Examination I                       

20%                            Term Paper

30%                            Mid-Term Examination II: 

No Final Examination