Sociology

SOC101 사회학개론 (Introduction to Sociology)

This course analyzes the key features of our complex modern society based on an understanding of sociological concepts and theories. Ultimately, it explores the influence of society on organizational principles and human behavior. The course helps students build perspectives on the background, characteristics, and prospects of modern society and broaden their understanding of the relationship between people and society.

SOC1110 사회학원론1 (The principles of Sociology1)

This course offers an introduction to sociology for those who have chosen or are planning to choose sociology as their major. It analyzes the key features of our complex modern society based on an understanding of sociological concepts and theories. Ultimately, the course explores the influence of society on organizational principles and human behavior.

SOC1111 사회학원론2 (The principles of Sociology2)

This course offers an introduction to sociology to those who have chosen or are planning to choose sociology as their major. It analyzes the key features of our complex modern society based on an understanding of sociological concepts and theories. Ultimately, this course explores the influence of society on organizational principles and human behavior.

SOC211 사회학이론 (Sociological Theories)

This course provides an in-depth presentation of the theories and ideologies of sociologists who have contributed to the establishment and advancement of modern sociology. Through a balanced understanding and critical review of the basic theories of modern sociology, students will explore the latest trends and areas of interest in sociological theory.

SOC213 사회심리학 (Social Psychology)

This course uses diverse social psychology theories to help students understand the interactions between humans and social environments. It covers the following topics: conformity & adaptation in the reference groups, exchange theory & power relations, equity theory, theory of imputation, symbolic interactionism, socialization, and role theory.

SOC216 세계시민으로 살기 (Living as a Global Citizen)

More than ever, Korea needs “global citizens” who are aware of the diverse problems that arise due to globalization and have the problem-solving skills necessary to actively address international problems with the goal of realizing peaceful and sustainable growth. This course provides, through lectures by experts on international bodies and professors of sociology, economics, political science & diplomacy, and sports & leisure studies, knowledge on global issues and the values and attitudes that a global citizen should have. Students will gain an awareness of international issues and improve their problem-solving skills in relation to such issues through field trips and group projects.

SOC217 사회조사방법론 (Methods in Social Research)

In this course, students will gain the ability to do an empirical-positive approach on social phenomena based on an understanding of sociology’s empirical research method & technique.

SOC218 사회통계와 데이터분석 (Statistics of Social Science)

This course teaches the core method of statistical measurement systems to study human behavior in a social environment. It will cover an introduction to the logic and methods of descriptive statistics and inferential statistics based on probability theory. Students will learn basic statistical techniques, including making population inferences through sampling, finding the correlation between two variables, and conducting multi-regression analysis among multiple variables.

SOC221 인구분석 (Population Analysis)

This course offers a dynamic understanding of the relationship between society and the population by teaching the theories and analytical methods of the process and causes of population change, a major social phenomenon.

SOC231 사회문제분석 (Social Problems)

The goal of this course is to develop the ability to systematically analyze social problems and come up with solutions to such problems by providing an overview of the theories and methods of approach associated with the foundational problems that are arising due to rapid social change.

SOC242 사회변동과 발전 (Social Change & Development)

By introducing the theoretical grounds for the causes, processes, and outcomes of social structures, this course conducts multi-faceted analyses of society-wide change on a macroscopic level. It focuses on the developmental problems of developing (previously referred to as “third world”) countries through theories and empirical research on the causes, processes, and outcomes of development and underdevelopment as a special sub-sector of the study of social change.

SOC243 지구화와 지역현안의 사회학적 이해 (Contemporary Social Issues in Global and Local Contexts)

“Breaking news” from around the world on war, terrorism, famine, and natural disasters seems to have little or no bearing on our lives. The reality, however, is that many aspects of our lives are linked to phenomena that occur in faraway countries. This course seeks to understand global social change (as represented by globalization) and its structures through discussions on current regional & local issues. Students will read press reports by major media outlets on conflicts, and local communities’ responses to such conflicts, caused by cultural, racial, ethnic, religious, and political differences and analyze and engage in discussions on what they have read from a sociological perspective.

SOC252 현대문화분석입문 (Interpretation to Cultural Studies)

This course offers a sweeping overview of the diverse concepts and theories of cultural studies. It also explores the dynamic relationships that exist between culture and other sectors (politics, economy, etc.) as well as the role of culture in everyday life.

SOC253 관광과 문화 (Tourism and Culture)

As expressed by two Chinese idioms, “better to see something once than to hear about it a thousand times” and “reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles,” travel has long occupied an important place in the lives of individuals as well as communities. Tourism, which is often referred to as “brick-and-mortar,” is now the world’s largest industry and has become a very important area of economic activity and a social phenomenon of modern society. In sociology, however, tourism has long been considered a less important social phenomenon, resulting in a relative lack of theoretical development and analysis. Today, tourism (including overseas tourism) is becoming an increasingly commonplace phenomenon due to globalization, with areas being incorporated into the scope of tourism that were previously not regarded as such, including agriculture, international conference, food, medical care, and even war and disaster. Based on this new reality, in which the entire cultural industry is now closely intertwined with tourism, there is now much more sociological research being conducted on tourism. This course will first cover the key sociological concepts and theories that have recently been developed in the field of sociology about tourism (e.g., modernity, identity, authenticity, pilgrimage), followed by an exploration of diverse examples of tourism from all over the world, including theme parks, expos, festivals, ethnic tourism, food, sex & gambling tourism, and ecological tourism. Based on this knowledge, students will have the opportunity to reflect on and design new alternatives for Korean tourism.

SOC254 미디어로 보는 한국사회 (Korean Society through Film and Media)

This course explores issues of contemporary Korean society through film and various other kinds of media culture phenomena. Starting with the question of cultural identity (What does it mean for something to be “Korean?”), this course will look into diverse sociological themes that are relevant in Korea today through the appreciation, analysis, and discussion of media representations.

SOC261 매스커뮤니케이션입문 (Introduction to Mass Communication)

This course explores the development of mass communication and its social roles in social interaction and social organizations.

SOC262 정보화사회와 미디어 (Media and Information Society)

The rapid development of technology, particularly technology for satellite communications and transportation, has greatly expanded the breadth of interpersonal relationships both quantitatively and qualitatively. This course analyzes the roles and functions of the media, the most important means by which relationships are able to transcend the limits of time and space in our new social environment.

SOC3111 데이터와 사회과학(캡스톤디자인) (Data and Social Science(Capstone Design))

The development of technologies related to the collection and processing of data has made it easy for us to access a broader and larger pool of information than ever possible before. Data opens up infinite potential in terms of our ability to understand humans and societies, from consumers’ interactions on the social network to purchasing behavior and even health-related information. One major research methodology in the social sciences is quantitative research, which aims to understand social phenomena through statistical analyses. This course uses social statistics to analyze quantitative data and derives meaningful research outcomes from such analyses. Students will learn the basic principles of social statistics and put into practice what they have learned using statistical analysis software. The objective of this course is for students to gain the ability to independently conduct sociological research by learning how to create research questions and analyze quantitative data for such questions.

SOC3112 프로젝트기획과 기업가정신 (Project Planning and Entrepreneurship)

In this course, students will study the structural and methodological aspects of and gain know-how in project & business planning, and use this knowledge as the basis for learning how to plan projects in a wide range of areas. The examples cited in this course will primarily be related to project planning in the cultural sector, but students will nevertheless simultaneously gain a basic understanding of how planning is done in non-culture sectors. This course supplements the content of most university-level courses on project planning with information on entrepreneurship to allow students to gain theoretical knowledge and methodological tools on entrepreneurship. By using such knowledge as the basis for practical sessions on various aspects of founding one’s own business (via team projects), the course aims to give students the capabilities they need to become entrepreneurs.

SOC3113 국제개발협력의 이해 (Introduction to International Development Cooperation)

In today’s world, in which diverse socioeconomic problems are quickly expanding beyond the borders of regions or countries to become global issues, international development cooperation is not only an element of solutions for humankind’s ethical problems but also regarded as a value-seeking activity that must also be considered from a business perspective. In the international community, there is often an uneasy coexistence of overlapping conflicts among diverse stakeholders: accordingly, interest in, understanding of, and execution of concrete actions on international development cooperation are now the most basic key prerequisites for human survival. This course provides theoretical and practical information on such agendas of international development cooperation as well as “real world” experiences with the long-term objective of cultivating personnel who are capable of producing substantive outcomes at the national level. A vetted curriculum (theoretically and practically) is combined with the latest data to enable students to become more aware of international socioeconomic issues. Opportunities are also provided for students to gain problem-solving skills through participation in activities related to such issues.

SOC315 문화산업론 (Culture Industry)

The culture industry, which is emerging as a major industry of the 21st century, is an amalgam of two seemingly disparate areas that have conflicting logics (culture and industry). This course aims to provide an understanding of the tension and potential that are embodied by the culture industry as well as the major structural changes that the industry is undergoing due to the advancement of datafication and culture technology, media development, and transnationalization of the culture industry market.

SOC317 질적연구실습 (Qualitative Research Practicum)

In this course, students will learn how social surveys are conducted by participating in an actual social survey that is based on the qualitative survey method, a key tool in sociological research. For this project, students will choose a research question that is conducive to a qualitative survey and design & conduct their survey. They will also submit a report based on the outcomes of their survey in addition to on-site research and analyses of collected resources (e.g., on-site content).

SOC319 사회학적 상상력과 사회학 고전읽기 (Sociological Imagination and Classic Readings in Sociology)

Sociology is an academic discipline that poses questions about society and finds answers for such questions to gain a better understanding of the societies in which we live. “Sociological imagination” refers to the ability to ask questions and be interested in society. This course was designed to improve students’ sociological imagination through diverse methods.

SOC323 가족과 생애 (Family and The Life Course)

This course explores the characteristics of family systems in modern society and their social structure & historical background to find ways to address problems that occur throughout the lives of individuals and families (and offer greater life satisfaction for all) based on an understanding of social systems.

SOC326 여가사회학 (Sociology of Leisure)

The topics covered by this course are the relationship between leisure and labor, the social role of leisure in contemporary society, leisure in everyday life, leisure as an agent of labor power reproduction, leisure and its relationship with capitalist culture, perceptions of leisure throughout Korean history, and contemporary leisure.

SOC328 사회계층과 불평등 (Social Stratification)

This course will cover the formats, processes, and outcomes of social inequality & stratification through major theories. Students will analyze and review the impact of stratification on social structures.

SOC331 환경사회학 (Environmental Sociology)

In this course, students will explore the social causes of environmental problems (pollution, ecological destruction, etc.) and analyze the human responses, environmental movements, group conflicts, and diverse social relationships that surround such problems.

SOC335 고령화사회연구 (Sociology of Aging)

This course, based on the universal phenomenon of aging, explores changes in the status and roles of seniors, the issue of senior welfare, and seniors’ socialization, health, leisure, family, kinship, etc.

Basic Courses

SSC201 데이터분석 방법과 적용 (Data Analysis and Its Application)

Students will learn how to analyze resources through Microsoft Excel, the program that is most commonly used by research centers and public/private companies. Students will also acquire knowledge and techniques for approaching & acquiring non-experimental data—the key subject of research in the social sciences. In addition, students will analyze data that they collected on the research topic of their choice and give presentations using visual resources (tables, graphs), through which they will experience first-hand the importance of data and gain practical expertise on how to utilize it.

CCMP105 데이터분석기초 (Basic Data Analysis)

Students will learn how to use Microsoft Excel, the most prevalent data processing tool for workplaces, and R, which is widely used as a statistical processing tool, to gain basic programming skills: namely, for basic data and statistical processing. This course aims to cultivate students’ ability to use tools rather than gain knowledge on statistics. Another important objective of this course is to give non-computer science majors who have no prior knowledge of programming working knowledge of data analysis programming. Based on the data analytical programming skills (and understanding of this field) gained through this course, students will have a much easier time conducting meaningful data analyses in their area of major.

CAJO113 아주인성 (Ajou Virtues)

This course encourages students to think about the virtues that are required of citizens living in a democracy, the university-graduate leaders of our future, and, most importantly, “Ajou-in” (a member of the Ajou University family) and explores how such virtues can be applied to various aspects of our lives as well as the detrimental effects that such applications can have. Students will get the opportunity to discuss the values of sacrifice, thoughtfulness, tolerance, and empathy that are required in today’s era of globalization and multiculturalism. There will also be CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) practice sessions for students to fully experience what it means to prioritize human life.

CAJO114 아주희망 (Ajou Dream)

In this course, students will gain an understanding of the educational content, activities, and career options related to their college/department, learn how to engage in self-directed learning, and plan how they will spend their years at Ajou University.

ECON111 경제원론1 (Principles of Economics 1)

The topics covered by this course are basic phenomena of everyday economics, resource distribution effect of price in a market economy, income distribution, how national income level is determined/changed, international trade, international balance of payments, economic development, and role of government in solving economic problems.

PBA111 행정학개론 (Introduction to Public Administration)

It is an introductory course and a general education course that comprehensively introduces the academic status, essence, and basic concepts/theories of public administration. Through classes on the roles and ideologies of public administration in modern society, administrative planning and policy making, administrative organization theory, human resources affairs & financial administration theory, and administrative responsibility, students will gain the ability to analyze and solve problems related to administrative phenomena.

PSY100 심리학개론 (Introduction to Psychology)

This course will cover the basic principles necessary to major in psychology and the scientific aspects of psychology. It will also help students acquire a general understanding of research procedures and areas as well as sectors to which the outcomes of such research are applied. Throughout the semester, students will have opportunities to think about two questions: 1) What does psychology, as an academic field, study? 2) What do you, as a student of psychology, wish to study?

PSY213 발달심리학 (Developmental Psychology)

This course explores the factors and mechanisms that determine the development and maturation of our actions. Students will study the behavioral characteristics of each developmental stage and gain an understanding of personality formation. The course will also cover issues related to speech and cognitive developmental delays.

PSY291 스포츠심리학 (Sports Psychology)

As its name suggests, sports psychology is an interdisciplinary field that involves the scientific exploration of human behavior in sports/tournament situations and the application of psychological theory to the sites of sports activities. This course has two objectives: 1) understanding the psychological elements that influence the execution of exercise or sports at the individual level and 2) understanding the impact of participating in sports on an individual’s psychological development. Students will learn theories on diverse psychological factors (personality, motivation, feedback, anxiety/stress, competition and cooperation, group dynamics, leadership, morality, etc.), and how they interact with sub-areas of sports as well as various real-world cases.

PSY461 건강심리학 (Health Psychology)

This course deals with the psychological factors that affect physical health. Students will learn about studies in physiological psychology, clinical psychology, and social psychology that have been done on the effect of psychological factors on disease and health. Discussions will also be held on such studies as well as on proposals for how to prevent and/or treat diseases.

POL101 정치학개론 (Introduction to Political Science)

By studying foundational theories in each area of political science, students will gain a basic understanding of political science as a whole. This course will cover the research objectives, methods, political processes, and basic theories about international relations in politics.

SLEZ191 스포츠사회학 (Sociology of Sports)

This course teaches the social science theories and research methodologies required to understand and analyze the sports industry, which is becoming increasingly important in modern society, as well as everyday sports activities. Focus is given to the social, economic, and political aspects of sports phenomena, through which students will build up a personal perspective on sports and leisure activities that can improve people’s quality of life.

SLEZ205 여가와 삶 (Leisure and Life)

This course focuses on understanding key themes in leisure research: the meaning of leisure for people nowadays, the process by which individuals pursue leisure, and characteristics of leisure in modern society. It also looks at the academic basis for leisure studies, motivations for pursuing leisure, leisure experiences, and theoretical exploration of the socio-cultural impact of leisure. It aims for students to gain an understanding of modern citizens’ problems with leisure and thereby acquire the qualities necessary to become leisure experts.

SLEZ397 스포츠레저와 복지 (Sports and Leisure for Welfare)

This course helps students understand the traits of socially-underprivileged groups (seniors, people with disabilities, women, teenagers, immigrants, etc.) in contemporary Korea, which are gaining attention from an anthropological and sociocultural perspective, and imparts knowledge on the services that can be provided in areas related to sports and leisure to improve their quality of life.

SLEZ3910 레크리에이션론 (Introduction to Recreation)

This course will teach students the basic theories of recreation studies, types and histories of games and recreational activities, life stages, and how work/family and work/leisure patterns change over a person’s life cycle. Students will learn the essentials of and problems related to leisure and recreation as well as how to effectively and creatively satisfy leisure-related demands. The course aims to help students gain the skills required to become recreation instructors and enjoy leisure activities (individually) in a safe and healthy way.

SLEZ491 현대사회의 축제와 이벤트 (Modern Society and Festival)

In the course of our daily lives, we seek out various types of events and festivals or come across such events by chance. In either case, we aim to have fun and create lasting memories that can fuel us through the mundaneness and hardships of life. This course provides an understanding of the socio-cultural significance and functions of festivals and events in modern society. Students will also gain practical knowledge on the tasks and processes required to host a festival or event and have opportunities to hear from experts in related fields about their real-world experiences, ultimately gaining a well-rounded understanding of the concepts and characteristics of the festival and event industry, a sector that has virtually unlimited growth potential in the 21st century. This course will give students an introduction to a wide range of vocations and tasks related to diverse events, including festivals, sports events, expos, conventions, corporate events, cultural performances, and private events.

노인간호학 (Gerontological Nursing)

In this course, students will gain an understanding of seniors’ developmental stages and characteristics and acquire the theoretical knowledge and nursing skills necessary to address the health problems commonly experienced by seniors. The course will also provide an understanding of the long-term senior care system and the role of nurses at senior care facilities.

간호정보학 (Nursing Informatics)

By taking this course, students will learn theories on database design and application, in preparation for the datafication age, and draw up concrete examples of managerial problems that may occur in their nursing area of interest. Students will also learn how to distinguish and categorize the information they need and then design a database for managing such information.