Sociology 2: Canadian Society

Course code SOCI 1200

Credit 3.0

Length 60.0 hours

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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

What you will learn

  • 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

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
71457 September 8, 2026
to December 17, 2026
Lecture VCC Broadway Building B 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.

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† 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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial. Learn about VCC’s commitment to decolonization and Indigenization.