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    Sociology 201 introduces students to the field of sociology by covering its meaning, emergence and relationship to other social sciences. The course discusses how sociology differs from economics, psychology and anthropology in its use of empirical data and scientific method to study human society and social interactions. It also explores how sociology is relevant to understanding management and business administration.

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    Sociology 201 introduces students to the field of sociology by covering its meaning, emergence and relationship to other social sciences. The course discusses how sociology differs from economics, psychology and anthropology in its use of empirical data and scientific method to study human society and social interactions. It also explores how sociology is relevant to understanding management and business administration.

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    Sociology 201 - Unit 1: Introduction to Sociology

    Learning objectives

    Meaning, nature, subject matter, and emergence of sociology

    Relationship of sociology with economics, psychology, and anthropology

    Relevance of sociology in management and business administration

    Key terms
    Sociology
    Scientific Method:

    Observation
    Empirical data
    Theoretical data
    August Comte
    Philosophy of positivism:
    Herbert Spencer
    Social Darwinism

    How is sociology dierent than:


    Economics
    Psychology
    Anthropology

    Relevance of sociology to management?

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