Sociology Sogang University

Overview

The scope of sociology is exceedingly wide and varied from the analysis on momentary meetings with people passing by on the streets to the origins of Islamic fundamentalism or environmental issues of the world. Most people grasp world through familiar natures of their lives such as family, friends and work. However, sociology raise a question to that kind of familiarity. 

Learning about sociology is not a daily process to simply pick up fragmentary knowledge. Sociologists are the ones who can get away from familiar situations that are personal and take a look at objects and events in a bigger context. Sociological research is our imagination, in other words it means to develop “sociological imagination”. 

By studying sociology, students will grow as the main leaders who can actively communicate and participate with spontaneity and sincerity, not by force and heteronomy. We welcome open minded intellectuals who would like to make our society more fine and healthy.

Specialization of Education

Department of Sociology at Sogang University was established in year 1981. Regardless of its comparatively short history, Department of Sociology at Sogang was able to take place as the center of sociology field in nation because of intense study and guidance of its faculties. 

On the other hand, the master’s and doctoral degree program of Department of Sociology at Sogang University was established in year 1985 after its establishment of undergraduate program in year 1981.