What we will do:

• Discussion - academic writing and plagiarism
• In-class exercise: What is sociology

Assignment for next week no. 1 - Essay:

Choose one of the following questions, and answer it in writing (750-1000) words:

• Do you believe that there is such a thing as human nature? If yes, describe your understanding of human nature. If no, explain why you do not believe in human nature.
• What is sociology? Based on your experience as well as your expectations, describe what you think makes sociology specific or unique among other academic disciplines, and what kind of contribution (within as well as outside academia) sociology can or cannot do.

The essay is due on Friday September 26, 18:00 by uploading here:

Assignment for next week no. 2 - Questions:

• Please post one or two questions here: (deadline: Friday September 26, 18:00)