This course examines Canadian society, its social institutions and processes, in historical and global context, with a focus on social inequality, social change, and current issues. The main sociological theories are employed to examine the following areas: economy and work, government and politics, First Nations and Indigenous issues, Quebec society, family, health and medicine, religion, and social change, particularly social movements, technology, urbanization, and the environment.
SOCI 1100 and SOCI 1200 can be taken concurrently or in any order.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- History of sociological theory and research methods in Canada
- Economy and work in global context
- Work and social stratification
- Government, power and politics
- Family
- Health and medicine
- Religion
- Social change: including urbanization, technology, social movements and the environment
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41613 |
January 5, 2026 to April 22, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.