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
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- 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
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71457 |
September 8, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40884 |
January 6, 2027 to April 23, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.