Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
CMPS-0014
Organization's ID:
GAC027
Organization:
ACT Education Solutions, Limited
Length:
Self-paced, 12 weeks (60 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 introduction to sociology
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to demonstrate an understanding of and discuss the inter-relationship between personal identity, community identity and national identity in the global context.

Learning Outcomes:

  • demonstrate an understanding of personal identity within a community and a nation, and their nation within the world
  • describe the impact of existing paradigms on interactions and behaviors in societies
  • compare primary and secondary research methods and apply them to a societal research project
  • apply initiative to create a research question, conduct an investigation, and analyze findings
  • communicate information and opinions using effective and appropriate academic format and language

General Topics:

  • The concept of identity
  • National, community, and personal identities
  • Introduction to social research
  • Primary and secondary research
  • Paradigms and research
  • Cultural paradigms
  • Women in society
  • Causes of conflict
  • Introduction to critical thinking
  • Evaluating internet sources
  • Belief systems
  • Equality and diversity
  • Government systems and operations
  • Law and legal studies
  • Education systems
  • Cultural traditions
  • Technology, communication and the media
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials