Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Hello!!! If you are reading this, you may be wondering if “Introduction to Sociology” is the right class for you. Here’s some information that may help you decide...

• Sociology is a social science that focuses on society, the institutions that humans create and the social causes and consequences of our behavior. In this class, we will explore some of the topics that sociologists study and consider the ways in which sociological research compares and contrasts with our own lived experiences. 
• My goal as a teacher is to create an inclusive learning environment in which everyone feels welcome and supported. I value the diverse perspectives and experiences that students have to share. Your input is encouraged and appreciated. 

You may be wondering about the participation requirements for my class. Here’s some information on that: 

• This class has required meetings that take place at the SE Campus twice per week.
• You will need to access D2L Brightspace each week to check your grades and submit assignments.
• All materials for this class are available free of charge online. We are using an online textbook that you can view here: https://openstax.org/details/books/introduction-sociology-3e
• You do not need to purchase a physical copy of the textbook but if this is your preference, they are available at the PCC SE Campus bookstore

I hope to see you in class. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact me at: colin.gilmore1@pcc.edu

Some things you will need to participate in the class: 

• Internet service to access D2L Brightspace each week.