Faculty Syllabus
SOCI-1301 Introduction to Sociology
Samuel Echevarria-Cruz
Credit Spring 2026
Section(s)
SOCI-1301-007 (29144)
LEC MW 11:10am - 12:40pm MEH MEHF B208
SOCI-1301-034 (28894)
LEC MW 1:15pm - 2:45pm MEH MEHF B208
SOCI-1301-060 (28901)
LEC MW 2:50pm - 4:20pm MEH MEHF B208
SOCI-1301-063 (34070)
LEC TuTh 1:10pm - 2:40pm HEH HEH1 C103
SOCI-1301-074 (28902)
LEC TuTh 8:10am - 9:40am MNT MNT1 116
Course Requirements
1. Textbook Reading: Please read all textbook material every week as you grow in your understanding of sociological views of contemporary social problems
2. Online Learning Resources: Weekly articles and videos will help you understand the context and complexity of our current social challenges.
3. Quizzes: There will be 15 open-book, open-note, untimed quizzes consisting of 20 multiple choice questions. You may take these quizzes as many times as you wish. You will earn the score for your last attempt. Each quiz is worth four (4) points and can earn the following points for each graded assignment.
4. Short Assignments: There are six short written assignments that you will need to complete throughout the semester. Each assignment is worth five (5) points.
Course Requirements
• 60 points – Quizzes
• 30 points – Short Assignments
• 15 points – In-Class Discussions
*The overall grading scheme is as follows:
• A = 90+ points
• B = 80-89 points
• C = 70-79 points
• D = 60-69 points
• F = Less than 60 points
Course Subjects
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Lecture Topic |
Learning Resources |
Graded Tasks |
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1/25 |
Module 1: Introduction |
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2/1 |
Module 2: Sociology & Scientific Method |
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2/8 |
Module 3: Sociology of Karl Marx |
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2/15 |
Module 4: Sociology of Emile Durkheim |
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2/22 |
Module 5: Sociology of Max Weber |
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3/1 |
Module 6: Culture and Society |
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3/8 |
Module 7: Socialization & Social Groups |
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3/15 |
Module 8: Deviance & Crime |
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3/29 |
Module 9: Social & Economic Inequality |
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4/5 |
Module 10: Global Economic Inequality |
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4/12 |
Module 11: Race & Ethnic Inequality |
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4/19 |
Module 12: Sex, Gender & Inequality |
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4/26 |
Module 13: Education & Inequality |
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5/4 |
Putting it All Together! |
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Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
Welcome! Sociology is the focused study of society. This course is designed to provide the you with a better understanding of the social world in which they live. Students will learn to develop a sociological imagination and compare the major theoretical perspectives in sociology. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Compare and contrast the basic theoretical perspectives of sociology.
2. Identify the various methodological approaches to the collection and analysis of data in sociology.
3. Describe key concepts in sociology.
4. Describe the empirical findings of various subfields of sociology.
5. Explain the complex links between individual experiences and broader institutional forces.
Office Hours
M W 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Online (Zoom)
NOTE Please email Professor Cruz for a zoom link to meet at these times or to make arrangements to meet at another time, including evenings and weekends. sechevar@austincc.eduT Th 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Online (Zoom)
NOTE Please email Professor Cruz for a zoom link to meet at these times or to make arrangements to meet at another time, including evenings and weekends. sechevar@austincc.eduF 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Online (Zoom)
NOTE Please email Professor Cruz for a zoom link to meet at these times or to make arrangements to meet at another time, including evenings and weekends. sechevar@austincc.eduPublished: 01/23/2026 08:59:39