Introduction to Sociology

🏆 Award-Winning Teaching

Recipient of the Donald J. White Teaching Excellence Award, which honors outstanding graduate student instructors at Boston College. This award recognized the course’s excellence in content delivery, inclusive pedagogy, and student-centered learning.

Course Description

• Created and taught an engaging and comprehensive undergraduate course across five semesters, focusing on foundational sociological concepts.
• Students developed a strong foundation in classical and contemporary sociological theory and research methods.
• They were trained to critically analyze pressing social issues, including inequality, race, gender, globalization, and institutional power structures, across both U.S. and international contexts.
• The course emphasized analytical thinking, academic writing, and the application of sociological insight to real-world challenges.

📣 Student Testimonials

“Professor Khani is one of the best professors I’ve had. He cares so much about his students and about sociology. He made every topic interesting and engaging.”

“He made me fall in love with sociology. His lectures were so well-prepared, and the way he connected abstract concepts to real-world issues made it all click.”

“I never thought I’d enjoy a sociology class, but Professor Khani’s teaching style completely changed that. He made complex topics digestible and relevant.”

“He goes out of his way to make sure everyone understands the material. His feedback on papers was thoughtful and helped me improve my writing.”

“Professor Khani genuinely wants students to succeed—not just in class, but in life. I wish I could take another class with him.”

📊 Course Evaluation Summary

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