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William R Seaburg
BISSEB 333
Bothell Campus

The Individual and Society

Socialization is the process by which individuals develop into social beings. Examines various theories of socialization and human development. Explores the role played by social structure and institutions in the integration of the individual into society.

Class description

This course combines both humanistic (philosophical) and social science (sociological, social-psychological, and anthropological) perspectives on the social nature of human individuals as persons. Our primary focus will be the nature of humans as they are shaped by history, family, and the surrounding cultural/social environment(s) as well as how people as individual agents negotiate and modify the world around them, up-close and from a distance.

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The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.
Last Update by Lindsey M Mc Carthy
Date: 02/02/2009