SOCL120 Sociology: Understanding Groups
Most human beings interact with others in social relationships – very few people live in isolation. These social relationships allow us to interact with others as members of groups in society: from family to work groups, from organization to community, from nation to the globe. This introductory course brings perspectives of the social sciences to bear on understanding group dynamics and behaviors. Emphasis is placed on learning group dynamics to equip and empower individuals for effectively working in groups (in professional life and in personal life) by analyzing roles, status, dynamics, team-building, conflict, power, decision-making, and networking. The goal of the course is for learners to understand the nature of groups and teams, as well as gain insight into their own personal ways and styles of interacting socially.
Corequisite
None
Distribution
General Education