Explore how society shapes your world through the lens of social media in this engaging introductory Sociology course. Examine race, gender, class, and identity; discuss classical and contemporary theories; and develop your “sociological imagination.” Through interactive lectures, discussions, and a final reflection project, you’ll gain new tools to critically understand digital spaces and everyday life.
This introductory Sociology course gives high school students an exciting entry point into sociology as both a discipline and a way of thinking about the world. Because social media plays a central role in teen life, it serves as the main lens through which students will apply key sociological ideas and frameworks. Together, we’ll explore questions such as:
- What is sociology—discipline, practice, or both?
- How do sociological processes and relationships play out in digital spaces?
- How can we analyze race, gender, class, and sexuality through a sociological lens?
- How do sociologists conduct research and apply classical and contemporary theories to everyday life?
Each day features interactive lectures and collaborative discussions designed to help students develop their “sociological imagination,” the ability to connect personal experiences to larger social and historical forces. Students will examine their own lives and perspectives while engaging in collective conversations that value diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
The course culminates in a social media reflection project, where students select a platform to critically analyze how they perform, navigate, and produce or consume culture online. By the end of the course, students will not only understand core sociological concepts but also apply them meaningfully to their own digital and social worlds.
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