Theories of Society and Culture

          Module 1: Foundations of Society and Culture

Section 1: What Is Society?  
- Lesson 1: Defining Society – Understanding groups, communities, and cultures  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Defining Society – Understanding groups, communities, and cultures  
- Lesson 2: Components of Society – Exploring norms, values, and institutions  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Components of Society – Exploring norms, values, and institutions  

Section 2: Culture and Identity  
- Lesson 1: Exploring Culture – Traditions, symbols, and practices  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Exploring Culture – Traditions, symbols, and practices  
- Lesson 2: Identity and Socialization – How societies shape personal identity  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Identity and Socialization – How societies shape personal identity  

Section 3: Shared Beliefs and Values  
- Lesson 1: Social Norms – Rules that guide behavior in society  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Social Norms – Rules that guide behavior in society  
- Lesson 2: Collective Values – The ethical fabric of communities  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Collective Values – The ethical fabric of communities  

Section 4: Social Structures  
- Lesson 1: Institutions – The building blocks of social organization  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Institutions – The building blocks of social organization  
- Lesson 2: Stratification – Understanding class, status, and power in society  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Stratification – Understanding class, status, and power in society  

Section 5: Interpersonal Relationships and Communities  
- Lesson 1: Family and Community Dynamics – The role of relationships in society  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Family and Community Dynamics – The role of relationships in society  
- Lesson 2: Community Influence – How local interactions shape broader society  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Community Influence – How local interactions shape broader society  

Module 2: Historical Perspectives on Society

Section 1: Ancient Societies  
- Lesson 1: Early Human Communities – Origins of societal organization  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Early Human Communities – Origins of societal organization  
- Lesson 2: Lessons from Ancient Civilizations – Insights from early cultures  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Lessons from Ancient Civilizations – Insights from early cultures  

Section 2: The Medieval World  
- Lesson 1: Feudalism and Social Order – Understanding medieval society  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Feudalism and Social Order – Understanding medieval society  
- Lesson 2: Religion’s Role in Medieval Life – Spirituality and community in history  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Religion’s Role in Medieval Life – Spirituality and community in history  

Section 3: Renaissance and Enlightenment  
- Lesson 1: Transformation of Thought – Shifts in art, science, and society  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Transformation of Thought – Shifts in art, science, and society  
- Lesson 2: Rise of Individualism – How new ideas reshaped society  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Rise of Individualism – How new ideas reshaped society  

Section 4: The Industrial Revolution  
- Lesson 1: Industrialization’s Impact – Society and work in transformation  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Industrialization’s Impact – Society and work in transformation  
- Lesson 2: Urbanization and Change – Migration, growth, and social shifts  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Urbanization and Change – Migration, growth, and social shifts  

Section 5: Modern Historical Foundations  
- Lesson 1: Social Movements in the 20th Century – Struggles and progress  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Social Movements in the 20th Century – Struggles and progress  
- Lesson 2: Globalization’s Early Stages – How modern forces began reshaping society  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Globalization’s Early Stages – How modern forces began reshaping society  

Module 3: Sociological Theories and Concepts

Section 1: Introduction to Sociological Thought  
- Lesson 1: The Sociological Imagination – Linking personal experience to broader society  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: The Sociological Imagination – Linking personal experience to broader society  
- Lesson 2: Structure and Agency – How individuals both shape and are shaped by society  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Structure and Agency – How individuals both shape and are shaped by society  

Section 2: Classical Theorists  
- Lesson 1: Karl Marx – Understanding class and economic structures  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Karl Marx – Understanding class and economic structures  
- Lesson 2: Emile Durkheim – Society’s glue: solidarity and shared values  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Emile Durkheim – Society’s glue: solidarity and shared values  

Section 3: Modern Sociological Perspectives  
- Lesson 1: Symbolic Interactionism – The significance of everyday interactions  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Symbolic Interactionism – The significance of everyday interactions  
- Lesson 2: Functionalism – The role of institutions in maintaining order  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Functionalism – The role of institutions in maintaining order  

Section 4: Social Change and Conflict  
- Lesson 1: Theories of Social Change – Mechanisms that transform society  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Theories of Social Change – Mechanisms that transform society  
- Lesson 2: Conflict Theory – Power dynamics and inequality in society  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Conflict Theory – Power dynamics and inequality in society  

Section 5: Applying Sociological Concepts  
- Lesson 1: Case Studies in Everyday Life – Real-world applications of sociological theory  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Case Studies in Everyday Life – Real-world applications of sociological theory  
- Lesson 2: Critical Thinking in Social Analysis – Evaluating societal issues  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Critical Thinking in Social Analysis – Evaluating societal issues  

Module 4: Political Dynamics and Society

Section 1: Foundations of Political Life  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Political Systems – Government structures and their roles  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Political Systems – Government structures and their roles  
- Lesson 2: Political Ideologies – Basic perspectives in understanding power  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Political Ideologies – Basic perspectives in understanding power  

Section 2: Power and Authority  
- Lesson 1: Concepts of Power – How power operates within society  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Concepts of Power – How power operates within society  
- Lesson 2: Legitimacy and Authority – Exploring accepted sources of power  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Legitimacy and Authority – Exploring accepted sources of power  

Section 3: Law, Order, and Justice  
- Lesson 1: The Role of Law – How legal systems support social order  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: The Role of Law – How legal systems support social order  
- Lesson 2: Justice in Society – Balancing fairness, rights, and social order  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Justice in Society – Balancing fairness, rights, and social order  

Section 4: Civic Participation  
- Lesson 1: Citizenship – Rights, responsibilities, and active engagement  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Citizenship – Rights, responsibilities, and active engagement  
- Lesson 2: Social Responsibility – How participation strengthens communities  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Social Responsibility – How participation strengthens communities  

Section 5: Politics in Everyday Life  
- Lesson 1: Media and Public Opinion – The interplay between information and political views  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Media and Public Opinion – The interplay between information and political views  
- Lesson 2: Youth Engagement in Politics – The role of younger generations in shaping society  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Youth Engagement in Politics – The role of younger generations in shaping society  

Module 5: Contemporary Issues in Society and Culture

Section 1: Globalization and Its Effects  
- Lesson 1: Globalization and Cultural Exchange – Understanding cross-cultural influences  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Globalization and Cultural Exchange – Understanding cross-cultural influences  
- Lesson 2: The Impact of Globalization on Local Societies – Balancing tradition and modernity  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Impact of Globalization on Local Societies – Balancing tradition and modernity  

Section 2: Technology and Society  
- Lesson 1: Digital Communication – Its role in shaping modern interactions  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Digital Communication – Its role in shaping modern interactions  
- Lesson 2: Technology’s Influence on Culture – How new media reshapes our beliefs and practices  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Technology’s Influence on Culture – How new media reshapes our beliefs and practices  

Section 3: Diversity and Inclusion  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Diversity – Exploring race, gender, ethnicity, and identity  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding Diversity – Exploring race, gender, ethnicity, and identity  
- Lesson 2: Building Inclusive Communities – Approaches to equity and social justice  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Building Inclusive Communities – Approaches to equity and social justice  

Section 4: Social Change Movements  
- Lesson 1: Contemporary Movements – Key issues shaping today’s society  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Contemporary Movements – Key issues shaping today’s society  
- Lesson 2: Activism in Action – How grassroots efforts influence policy and culture  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Activism in Action – How grassroots efforts influence policy and culture  

Section 5: Visions for the Future  
- Lesson 1: Trends Shaping Tomorrow – Examining emerging social patterns  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Trends Shaping Tomorrow – Examining emerging social patterns  
- Lesson 2: Critical Perspectives on the Future – Engaging with ideas to build a better society  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Critical Perspectives on the Future – Engaging with ideas to build a better society