Free course on Sociology @University of Western Sydney

What’s it about?

Sociology examines individuals in their social contexts and provides insights into factors such as class, gender and age shape societies at the individual and institutional levels. This introductory course introduces you to key concepts and theories used in examination of and for understanding social action, social institutions, social structure and social change.

MODULE 1THE SOCIOLOGICAL IMAGINATION	9 videos, 8 quizzes, 1 assessment	20 Oct – 26 Oct
MODULE 2INEQUALITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY: LOCAL AND GLOBAL STRATIFICATION	10 videos, 9 quizzes, 1 assessment	27 Oct – 2 Nov
MODULE 3SOCIAL STRUCTURES	10 videos, 9 quizzes, 1 assessment	3 Nov – 9 Nov
MODULE 4FROM THE CONCRETE TO THE ELASTIC	10 videos, 9 quizzes, 1 assessment	10 Nov – 16 Nov

What will I learn?

What is the sociological imagination
How to connect your biography with society
What is social inequality
How inequality impacts on both the individual and the society
The institutions of our society and how they impact the individual
The social changes that are happening around us

This course requires approximately 2 – 4 hours of study per week, but can vary depending on the student. This includes watching videos, and taking quizzes and assessments. The total video time for this course is approximately 4 hours 51 minutes.

If you pass this course you’ll receive a Certificate of Achievement. While this certificate isn’t a formal qualification or credit, you can use it to demonstrate your interest in learning about this area to potential employers or educational institutions.