The Way We Live is a comprehensive introduction to Sociology distance learning course that blends all the attributes of video with the best-selling textbooks Sociology and Society: The Basics; a course study guide; a faculty guide with exam bank; and an optional online component.

Course Components

• 22 half-hour video lessons address core topics, correlate directly to the course textbooks, and provide the context for learning.  Real-world examples in each video, called Slice of Life, focus on real people and issues, and foster better understanding of key concepts.
  
  
• Two textbooks have been selected for the course - Sociology and Society: The Basics (John Macionis).
  
  
• The Study Guide, authored by Stephen Light, Ph.D., SUNY Plattsburgh, provides important lesson information and learning aids to enhance the distance learning experience for students.
  
  
• A faculty guide and exam bank are available to all institutions that license The Way We Live.
  
  
• An optional online component, developed by Richard Sweeney, Modesto Junior College , includes learning modules for each lesson; interactive exercises; expanded analysis questions for use with online discussion groups; and audio clips. Available in HTML and WebCT ready formats.

Flexible Delivery

The extensive rights that INTELECOM grants in its distance learning license provide institutions maximum flexibility for offering The Way We Live.

• Telecourse - Course delivery using established methods of television, video/DVD check-out, and supporting print materials.
  
  
• Web-enhanced - Web-based technology is used to enhance or augment traditional telecourse delivery.
  
  
• Hybrid/Blended (Distance Learning) - Delivery of course content using an effective blend of campus delivery methods (e.g. Online, DVD, CD, streamed media delivery).
  
  
• Online - Course content is delivered entirely online, utilizing campus LMS and streamed media delivery.

Experience The Way We Live

Let your students explore the rich tapestry, diversity, and commonality of the human experience; learn to think critically about the challenging issues of our time; and develop a solid understanding of the groups, organizations, and societies which form the contexts for . the way we live.

For more information contact us at (800) 576-2988. Or request a free preview online.