WELCOME TO SOCIOLOGY ONLINE!
SPRING 2026
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You have many choices when selecting your college courses. I am very intentional in being transparent about what I offer as an instructor, while also recognizing that different students may need different approaches or pedagogies. By choosing to remain enrolled in this class, you are taking responsibility for understanding and engaging with the course expectations, assignments, and grading system outlined in the syllabus.
This course is designed for students who are willing to fully participate in the course as it is structured, and it may not be a good fit for those who anticipate ongoing resistance to the course's design and delivery. |
COURSE ORIENTATION VIDEO
"Finding a course that is the 'right fit' is important in your educational journey."
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Here is a short video sharing the new pages and enhancements recently added to this website, including a "Quick Reference" and "FAQs" page.
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This comprehensive course orientation video offers a clear overview of the class, guiding you through course navigation, where to find key resources such as assignment instructions, and expert tips on how to film yourself, record your voice, and write effective discussion posts. The grading rubric and grading system are also covered.
Don't just take it from me, check out this fantastic video from a former student. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> |
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REQUIRED TEXTBOOK FOR YOUR CLASS
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SOCI 101:
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SOCI 102:
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SOCI 104:
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SOCI 113:
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meet THE professor
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"There are times when it feels like society is crumbling around us. This means we must make intentional efforts to learn and grow both as individuals and as a members of a larger society. By employing a sociological mindset, one can better cultivate empathy and increase self-awareness through study, observation, and conscious effort." |
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I've been teaching sociology since 2001, after having worked in both the non-profit and corporate worlds. I've been a professor at El Camino since 2004 and have been teaching online courses since 2010.
WHAT IS SOCIOLOGY? Sociology is the study of human social behavior, society, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and the culture that surrounds everyday life. While some sociologists conduct research that informs policy, others focus primarily on applying the theoretical understanding of social processes to everyday life. Subject matter can range from micro-level analyses of society (i.e., of individual interaction and agency) to macro-level analyses (i.e., institutional systems and social structure). |
Many students take sociology to fulfill a general education requirement but there are some who intend to major or minor in sociology.
There are many interesting subfields within the umbrella of sociology including the sociology of education, religion, sports, the media, sex & gender, social stratification, race & ethnicity, and marriage & family to name a few. Whatever your reason for taking a sociology course, you will find that what you learn is highly valuable and applicable to all aspects of one's life. I am most interested in observing the social construction of reality and working towards gaining a more expansive understanding of the human experience in all of its various, modern forms including social media, film, art, & television. |
HOT TOPICS
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WHO ARE YOU?
YOU are an EXCEPTIONALLY UNIQUE
combination of the "I" and the "Me"
population pyramids are fascinating
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SOCIOLOGY VIDEO COLLECTIONS:
Created and/OR curated
by the professor
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The Micro-Macro Influence of Families
BY PROFESSOR STONE
INTERACTIONAL DYNAMICS IN SMALL GROUPS
a closer look at a group of seven
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Are we really communicating effectively?:
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