Introduction to Sociology
Fall 2026 · SOC 101
Introduction to Sociology
Explore how groups, institutions, and wider social forces shape everyday life—and how people shape society in return.
Dr. Fatima Alqabandi · Kuwait University
Welcome
This will be the central home for course dates, slides, readings, assignments, and announcements. Materials will be added as the semester progresses, so check the schedule regularly.
The final examination for both sections is scheduled for Wednesday, December 23, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The room will be announced when it is confirmed. Slides, readings, and activity materials will be added to the schedule as the course progresses, and updates will be announced through Microsoft Teams.
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Course schedule
Weekly topics, due dates, slides, readings, and class resources.
Syllabus
Course expectations, assessments, policies, and a downloadable PDF.
Course at a glance
Meeting days
Mondays and Wednesdays
Meeting times
Section 21A: 9:30–10:45 a.m.
Section 20A: 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Classroom
Shadadiyah Campus
College of Arts North, 4th floor, Room 4010
Instructor
Dr. Fatima Alqabandi
Course description
Sociology studies how groups, institutions, and broader social forces influence individuals, and how individuals shape the society around them. In this course, we will use sociological concepts, theories, and evidence to examine familiar parts of life from a new angle.
Read the full course description, learning outcomes, assessments, and policies in the course syllabus.