Nail the fundamental principles of sociology and some of its key theories with this free online course. This free online course is designed to help you build a solid foundation in sociology. You will learn how to define society, groups, cultures and different theoretical perspectives. You will also learn how to conduct sociological research and the various research methods that exist. Lastly, you will learn about deviant behaviours and the state of technology in today's world. Start learning today.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 201754 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 5-6 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Explain concepts central to sociology • Explain why it is worthwhile to study sociology • Define and describe the scientific method • Explain how the scientific method is used in sociological research • Distinguish between subculture and counterculture • Describe the difference between preindustrial, industrial, and postindustrial societies • Define the role of the environment in preindustrial societies • Discuss primary and secondary groups as the two sociological groups • Distinguish the styles of leadership • Define deviance, and explain the nature of deviant behaviour • Discuss the three branches of the U.S. criminal justice system • Define technology and describe its evolution and globalization |
| Course Code | 3863 |
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