Unit 2 Goals
During this unit, you will:
- Understand macro-level sociology and the "big picture" of society;
- Examine diversity in American society and appreciate how diversity plays an important role in industrial society;
- Learn how symbols are crucial elements that unite people;
- Study the importance of values in building culture;
- Recognize how culture creates a sense of normality and stability in our lives.
Unit 2 Objectives
Upon completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Define culture precisely, and define elements of cultural diversity such as subcultures and countercultures;
- Identify the important elements that comprise culture;
- Name key values in American culture;
- Explain how culture has changed throughout human history, and identify key technological innovations and other factors that have driven cultural change.
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