About this Course Pack

This fully asynchronous online course is designed for community college students with college-level reading and writing skills. It introduces the development and application of foundational sociological concepts and perspectives concerning human groups. Topics include socialization, culture, organization, stratification, and societies. This course also engages in research methodology. 

Included in this course are a syllabus, instructor guide, course map, weekly assignments, and final exam questions. The course readings include an open textbook for each topic.

Accessibility Statement: This course pack includes the following known accessibility issues:

• Some videos use auto-generated captions which do not meet accessibility standards.

Attribution and Licensing:

Creator: Curated and Designed by Sonya James (Linn-Benton Community College)

Published: Sept 29 2025

Relevance: Course based on SOC 204 Introduction to Sociology at Linn-Benton Community College

Level: Undergraduate

License: CC BY 4.0 

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a sociological understanding of historical and cultural contexts of social events. 

2. Describe core sociological theories and processes. 

3. Use the scientific method to examine our social world. 

4. Find applications for sociological theories and concepts in their own lives. 

5. Demonstrate a critical perspective of social conditions.

Instructor Materials

• SOC 204 Course Map

• SOC 204 Syllabus

• SOC 204 Instructor Guide

• Open textbook: Sociology in Everyday Life

Assessments

• SOC 204 Research Teaching Project Assignment

• SOC 204 Teaching Project + Peer Review Rubric

Weekly Course Materials