SOC 101-OA: Introduction to Sociology

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Course Details

  • Online | Asynchronous 
  • 5 weeks | July 13 to August 14, 2026
  • 3 credits | $2,022
  • Last day to register: July 14, 2026

Course Overview

The course is an introduction to the discipline of sociology and an overview of the main theories, basic concepts, and research methods used in the field. Using a social justice lens, the course examines the relationship between individuals and groups and their roles in society, with discussion of topics including culture, social structure and institutions, socialization, social movements and change, social class, race and ethnicity, gender, sexuality, family, crime and criminal justice, and global conflicts.

Additional Information

Faculty will contact all students after the Tuesday, July 14, registration deadline.

About the Instructor

Sameera Akella

Assistant Professor of Sociology
Assistant Professor of Sociology Sameera Akella is an interdisciplinary sociologist who studies at the intersection of gender, sexuality, race, and health. Their research utilizes storytelling and other forms of qualitative methodology to understand health and wellness-related experiences of the QTBIPOC community. As a teacher, they believe that collaborating with their students can be a beneficial way to understand the social world, since students are the ones who should be in charge of their knowledge.

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