Introduction to Sociology
Price: $35 for 6 months
Through 15 interconnected and interactive modules, Introduction to Sociology helps students build a cohesive understanding of sociology from the ground up. By beginning with core theories and methods before exploring specific social phenomena, this package fosters strong sociological thinking foundations and helps students understand sociology’s relevance in their everyday lives.
Author: Nora Mortimer
ISBN: 979-8-89184-425-4
Price: $35 for 6 months
Discover sociology and unlock your sociological imagination in the Introduction to Sociology Engagement Package. With interactive text and multimodal activities, this package allows students to dive beyond the surface into what behaviors, patterns, and frameworks shape our individual lives and the world around us.
Author: Nora Mortimer
ISBN: 979-8-89184-425-4
Foster a Strong Sociological Thinking Foundation
In the Introduction to Sociology Engagement Package, students build a cohesive understanding of sociology from the ground up, starting with core theories and methodologies before exploring specific social institutions and phenomena. Through 15 interconnected modules, each topic balances theoretical knowledge with practical applications, helping students make connections between sociology and the world around them.
Developed by sociology educators with adaptability in mind, our Engagement Packages offer the perfect balance of structure and flexibility. The Introduction to Sociology Engagement Package can be used on its own as a low-cost course material, or can be paired with a textbook.
Table of Contents: Introduction to Sociology
- Topic 1: Theories and Perspectives
- Topic 2: Research Methods
- Topic 3: Culture
- Topic 4: Socialization
- Topic 5: Social Stratification
- Topic 6: Group Structure and Organization
- Topic 7: Deviance and Crime
- Topic 8: Sex, Sexuality, and Gender
- Topic 9: Race and Ethnicity
- Topic 10: Religion and Education
- Topic 11: Marriage and Family
- Topic 12: Economics and Politics
- Topic 13: Health and Illness
- Topic 14: Population and the Environment
- Topic 15: Social Change and Social Movement
Engage Every Learner with Multimodal, Accessible Materials
Each Engagement Package delivers sociology through multiple formats to support diverse learning styles and accessibility needs. Students explore concepts through interactive text, visual materials, audio components, and hands-on activities — all designed to be fully accessible across devices and learning differences.
The Student Experience
- Interactive Learning: Points to Ponder and Connecting Theory Overviews that connect abstract concepts to real-world situations
- Multimodal Content: Text, visuals, audio, and interactive elements that accommodate different learning preferences
- Current Connections: Topic-based In the News Blog posts provide relevant and timely sociological connections
- Enhanced Understanding: Expanded Key Terms and Supplementary Readings and Videos provide comprehensive definitions and deeper exploration
The Instructor Experience
- Diverse Assessment Options: Writing Assignments, Application Assignments, Sociologist in the Spotlight Analysis, Blog About It Exercises, and Topic-based Quizzes
- Flexible Implementation: Use standalone or alongside existing textbooks
- Time-Saving Resources: Ready-to-use assignments and supplementary materials for immediate classroom integration
- Accessible Design: Materials optimized for digital accessibility and all learning modalities