This course provides an introduction to some of the major issues in the discipline of sociology, for students specializing in sociology or enrolled in the Social Science platform. Topics include: research methods and problems; the major theoretical debates of classical sociology; the evolution of human societies; culture and socialization; and the structure of Canadian society. Professionally-related examples are used throughout the course. Lect: 3 hrs. Antirequisites: SOC 11B, SOC 103, SOC 104, SOC 111 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1