Firstly, the curriculum helps the student to acquire a broad knowledge in order to fathom the issues of society, culture and thought, thus being trained to take on the changes of the international society from a variety of perspectives. Secondly, the student learns methodology for analyzing multiple forms of data such as documents, statistics, and film, enabling deeper understanding of changes in communication, networks, and the political aspects of information in the advanced society that we live in. Thirdly, the student analyzes lifestyle developments in modern society and focuses on issues regarding family, regions and the workplace from short-term and long-term points of view, thus getting a sound grasp of how people are choosing to live in this contemporary society of ours.

Our department also places emphasis on teaching social research techniques (methodology for surveys, observation, interviewing, visual analysis, document searching, and field work). By planning and carrying out such research, students are able to capture society in its true form and thus enhance their ability to solve various issues. Furthermore, the curriculum cultivates the practical ability to articulate and share one's research done via theses, homepages, and works of film. Most of the students studying at the Department of Sociology have the goal of becoming social researchers.