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Introduction to Sociology Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Deborah Harding (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

Email me from your BLACKBOARD CLASSROOM EMAIL!  After the semester is over, you can contact me at: djharding@actx.edu

Phone

<h4><big><strong>Cell: Best way to get me: (806) 584-7569 from 9 am to 9 pm any day.&nbsp; Call me but DO NOT TEXT ME!</strong></big></h4>

Office Location

Dutton Hall 202-J

Office Hours

TO SET UP A MEETING:  CONTACT ME BY PHONE: The VERY BEST WAY TO REACH ME IS AT MY CELL PHONE AT  (806) 584-7569 between 9 AM and 9 PM, any day of the week. 

 

PLEASE...NO TEXTING: Please note that I DO NOT TEXT MY STUDENTS and I DO NOT ACCEPT TEXT MESSAGES.  If you can text me, then you can call me!  AGAIN, my cell phone is 806 584-7569!  If there is an occasion where I am traveling or cannot respond to you in a timely manner by phone, I will let you know that you can text me for that period of time.  However, outside of that, PLEASE CALL!  I enjoy talking to my students! If you text me, I will not respond to you! Sorry...I want to handle all student business over the phone or in an email!

If I'm not available when you call, I will call you back so please tell me your name, the best time to call you AND WHAT CLASS YOU ARE IN!  That way, I can better answer your questions! Thanks!  Also, we can set up a face to face conference if you want to!

 

EMAIL ME: You can also email me through the BLACKBOARD COURSE EMAIL feature!   Again, if you email me outside the CLASSROOM ONLINE EMAIL SYSTEM, your email may not get to me.  It may be treated as spam. SO, USE THE EMAIL FUNCTION IN THE ONLINE CLASS! It's in the MENU to the left of the screen and it says Send an EMAIL!   Click on that and then select SEND AN EMAIL TO THE INSTRUCTORS in the CLASS!  

 

OFFICE HOURS and APPOINTMENT TIMES: 

SPRING- II - 2021:  March 22nd through May 14th:   I will be ON CAMPUS in my office in DUTTON HALL 202J Monday and Wednesday from 10:30 to 12:00 pm. I have a 9 am to 10:15 am course, as well as a Monday-Thursday 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm course.   Please call me so we can set up an appointment time that works for you. We can meet virtually or somewhere where we can socially distance effectively (not in my office!) I have a virtual office in COLLABORATE where we can also meet face to face if you need tutoring or just to chat, if you prefer. 
If you want to meet with me outside of those hours, I'm happy to do that. Please call me and we can set up a time to meet. As well, I'm happy to meet with you  on a FACETIME CALL or in our COLLABORATE MEETING PLACE ONLINE! I am happy to tutor you in any way I can so you can succeed in this course! Please call me at 806 584-7569 to meet with me on any other day.  I appreciate you calling me first on my cell phone if you want to meet with me in my office so that I can prepare to meet you in order to protect both of us from COVID exposure.  Thank you! 
SO YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO USE COLLABORATE:  There will be a video for you to watch as to how to attend COLLABORATE MEETINGS in your COURSE MENU LIST. Go online to your BLACKBOARD CLASS and you will see it in the MENU LIST to the LEFT OF THE SCREEN. As well, please feel free to call me if you are still not sure how to use COLLABORATE for your online meeting.  I am happy to do anything I can do to assist you during this difficult semester! Please call me at 806 584-7569 and let's figure out a time to work with you!
NEED MORE HELP: Call me! I can tutor you.  If you need more help with tutoring in the class you are in, we can get you set up with the folks at the STUDENT SUCCESS TUTORING CENTER can help you. We will work online or over the phone, in COLLABORATE or we can facetime until the advisories for social distancing pass.

FOR ONLINE CLASSES or ON-CAMPUS TECHNOLOGY ASSISTED CLASSES:  THE BEST WAY TO SET UP AN INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENT is to CALL ME ON MY CELLPHONE at 806 584-7569.

FOLKS: Please, I give you my cell phone number so you can call me between 9 am and 9 pm, 7 days a week! Feel free to CALL me OR EMAIL ME SO WE CAN FIGURE OUT WHERE AND WHEN we can either visit by phone or in person!  Please do not abuse your privilege of having my cell number.  Again, please call me or email me. ....please DO NOT TEXT MESSAGE ME!  I want to communicate with you directly!

Course Information

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

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Student Withdrawal Procedures

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Course

SOCI-1301-005 Introduction to Sociology

Prerequisites

RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills

Course Description

Introductory study of sociology with special emphasis on social groups, institutions, interaction and change.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Henslin, J. Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach, Core Concepts (4th Edition)

ISBN-13: 978-0205698301

You may also be able to find this book used at Amazon.com, as well as at BARNES and NOBLE online  at

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/textbooks-college-textbooks/379002366/

Sometimes these sellers have the books for less than the AC bookstore charges, if you want to order it in advance of the class. YOU MUST HAVE THE TEXTBOOK AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS! 

As well, you can go to Textbooks Direct and find good prices on used texts, OR rent the book. Go to:

http://www.directtextbook.com/prices/9780205698301

Supplies

\ You must have access to a working computer, and/or be available to work on campus during our computer lab and library hours.  It is your responsibility to have your computer working during the duration of this course, or to be on campus to use

Student Performance

This course is an excellent and informative learning experience for all behavioral science learners, along with law, business, medicine, social work, substance abuse counseling, child care, history and political science, as well as education majors.  General sociology gives an overview of the impact of our own and others societies on human development, along with how we as individuals influence our society. 

Students will be evaluated on their performance in the following ways:

  • 3 major exams (each covering 3 or chapters, films and class lecture material, as well as handouts that are required).  Each exam is worth 100 pts.  No grade is dropped.
  • Assignments including labs over the films, a collage,a debate paper, as well as a paper over a social topic, etc..  There will be a total of 75 points for assignments.
  • Attendance points. Attendance will be taken 12 times over the semester worth 5 pts each. Some attendance points will be given for days we have in class labs, watch films, or have guest speakers. The other times, attendance will be taken randomly.  Ten out of the twelve attendance points will count towards 60 points of your final grade.  If you have perfect attendance, or are lucky enough to be here everytime attendance is taken, you would get 10 extra points on your final grade.  However, if you miss 2 classes, it won't count against you.

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

STUDENT PERFORMANCE GOALS:

1)  Learners will gain a working knowledge as to how individuals impact society, social situations, culture, institutions, and groups and how society impacts and shapes individuals in the process of socialization.

2)  Learners will gain an understanding of how scientific methodology is applied to studying sociology.

3)  Learners will analyze the major concepts and theories in the field of sociology.

4)  Once learners develop these conceptual tools, they develop the ability to apply research findings and theories to real world social situations, such as dealing with race and ethnicity, culture, groups, conformity, gender issues, and family life.

5) Specific areas of study in sociology will be considered, such as crime and deviance, gender, race and ethnicity and prejudice, groups, and family life.

6)  Students will be assigned various social topics to research and/or discuss in class, including, but not limited to, the death penalty, health reform, gay marriage, and financial and political reform, as current and relevant social issues impacting their lives.

7)      By the end of this course, students will have a greater appreciation for diversity within societies, cultures and social institutions, and are able to think critically about issues in sociology that impact them. As well, students will be able to use this knowledge to better their own social relationships and society in practical ways.

  

 

 

 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Students are expected to engage in appropriate "netiquette" within the ONLINE PORTION OF THIS CLASS, and to engage in civil behaviors in the classroom portion of this course.  Inappropriate behaviors, such as swearing, discussion of inappropriate issues NOT related to the courseroom material, or any type of intolerance or rudeness to other learners will not be tolerated and may result in failing the class, or dismissal from Amarillo College. Treat others as you like to be treated and everything should be fine!

Now, having said that, please remember that this is an COLLEGE LEVEL COURSE, and we will be discussing controversial issues in an ADULT MANNER!  You are expected to act like an adult in these discussions and realize that others may think and feel differently than you on a host of issues related to sociology!  Diversity is a GREAT THING and to be APPRECIATED in this instructors opinion.  If you find something offensive that is said by another student OR your instructor, please don't hesitate to contact me and discuss this with me.  However, it's important to remember that this course is not designed to CONFIRM YOUR OWN POLITICAL or RELIGIOUS BELIEFS, but rather to get you to think about sociology, society, and people in a bigger way than you may have already been exposed to. IN THAT, YOU MAY FIND YOURSELF UNCOMFORTABLE AT TIMES, AS YOU ARE BEING REQUIRED TO STRETCH OUTSIDE OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE! This is a part of what it means to get an education!  Obviously, learning to see the world in a different light is the goal of this course! 

If you have a complaint about this course, please contact me first.  If you are uncomfortable doing that, you may contact my supervisor, Mr. Jerry Moller at DURR 212A, 371-5297

If you have a concern that something you want to say or write could offend others in the classroom or in the AC ONLINE courseroom, run it by me first. Simply contact me via the courseroom email. As well, if you are aware of any student being mistreated or harrassed in this course (including yourself), please bring it to my immediate attention.  We have zero tolerance for any student being mistreated here at Amarillo College. This will be a SAFE place for the expression of ideas and exchanges! Remember, you are an adult and differences of opinion, beliefs, and ideas are a critical part of adult education! Thanks! Dr. Harding

Grading Criteria

The grading criteria for the course will be based on standard percentages of work done with 89.5 to 100% being an A, 79.5 to 89.4% being a B, 69.5-79.4% being a C, 49.5 to 69.4% being a D and below 49.5 being an F. 

Grades include the following: 

  • 3 exams worth 100 points each.  Because exams are online and open for 1 week at a time, no make ups will be allowed.  Don't miss an exam AND YOU HAVE ONE FULL WEEK TO TAKE IT!   300 points total.
  • Multiple class assignments that include several FILM LABS worth 5 points each, 2 study guides (for exam 1 and exam 2 study guide) worth 10 points each, a collage (10 pts), the death penalty paper and debate (15 pts), and a paper over health care reform following a film and short quiz (25 pts).  You get to use your highest 10 scores towards your grade, which amounts to 21% of your total grade and a total of 95 possible points.  So, if you get a low score on one OR if you miss one, that will be your lowest score that gets dropped. 
  • Finally, I will be taking roll 12 times over the semester for 5 points each.  You are allowed to miss one time that I take attendance.  You may earn a total of 60 pts (or 13% of your total grade) for attendance, if your attendance is perfect! YEAH!!!!
  • TOTAL NUMBER OF POINTS for your grade = 455 pts = 100%. 
  • To see your grade, go to "ABOUT THIS CLASS" section on the COURSE HOMEPAGE BELOW the ANNOUNCEMENTS and NEXT TO THE SYLLABUS LINK.  CLICK WHERE it says "SEE YOUR GRADE" on THe COURSE HOMEPAGE.

I work hard to get your grades posted in a timely manner so you can view them and keep updated on your percentage, as I know your grades are important to you. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SEE YOUR GRADES OR YOU THINK THERE IS A PROBLEM!!!! IT'S VERY IMPORTANT TO CONTACT ME RIGHT THEN AND NOT WAIT!

Attendance

90% of success is SHOWING UP!  ~ Woody Allen

While it may be tempting to skip classes and wait until the last minute to do your homework assignments for this course, know that the #1 factor linked with good grades IS class attendance and consistent participation.  BE PREPARED FOR CLASS AND DO NOT MISS CLASS.  Attendance will be taken 12 times over the semester and this will also count towards your grade!  As well, you will have several films to watch, both online and in class, a classroom introduction of yourself as a member of your culture, a debate, and mutlipe class discussions regarding the material.  As well, you will be doing a couple of longer papers, and several short written LABS OVER THE FILMS we watch. Finally, another way to get points is to turn in your first two of your 3 exam study guides for points, to encourage you to study the material in a more thorough manner.    MISSING ANY OF THESE classes, or any of the film labs and study guide assignments IS HIGHLY DISCOURAGED!

Calendar

DURING THIS COURSE, WE MEET TWICE A WEEK FOR 1 HOUR AND 20 MINUTES each time!  WE HAVE A LOT TO COVER so be sure you come ON TIME, ready to work, having read the material.  I will be touching on the high points of the chapters, and we will have lots of class discussions, interactive demonstrations and exercises, as well as a debate. I expect you to do the reading, the work, and come to class with questions!

Exam 1 covers chapters 1, 2 , 3 and films

Exam 2 covers chapters 4, 5  6 and film

Exam 3 covers chapters  7, 8, 9 and MOST LIKELY 10**, as well as the films (BECAUSE WE HAVE two holidays this semester including Labor Day on Monday, and the Wednesday BEFORE THANKSGIVING, WE MAY not be able to cover CHAPTER 10. YOU WILL NOT BE TESTED ON CHAPTER 10 if we don't go over itin class. 

There is no final or comprehensive exam for this class.  You have 3 exams, each covering about 1/3 of the class material.  Because your exams are ONLINE, we do not drop an exam. You will have one week to take your exams online!  No makes- ups will be given if you miss that one week window! Sorry!

NOTE: THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY PORTION OF THIS CALENDAR, DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, INSTRUCTORS'S ABSENCE OR OTHER UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES!

CALENDAR FALL 2011: General Sociology 1301 Sec 5 ~ MW 10:30 am

 

August:

M 22nd             Syllabus and Overview of ONLINE component of class; Ch 1 Introduction to Sociology

·        For next class, read chapters 1 & 2, and PRINT OFF THEORIES HANDOUT

·        Work on CULTURE COLLAGE to introduce yourself

·        DO THE FLYING SPAGHETTI MONSTER ASSIGNMENT (5 pts). Bring to class for discussion.

·        Print off WHY WE NEED SCIENCE powerpoint notes: REQUIRED for lecture.

 

W 24th             Ch 1 FOREFATHERS and MOTHERS of SOC and THEORIES HANDOUT (REQUIRED)

·        DO THE FLYING SPAGHETTI MONSTER ASSIGNMENT (5 pts). Bring to class for discussion.

·        Print off WHY WE NEED SCIENCE powerpoint notes: REQUIRED for lecture and the SCIENCE LAB for in class lab!

 

M 29th             WHY WE NEED SCIENCE LECTURE and LAB:  Discussion on FSM assignment ( 5 pts)

                        Short film clip in class

·        Read chapter 2 and work on CULTURE COLLAGE.  Collage is due Monday Sept 12th in class!

 

W 31st             SCIENCE LAB: IN CLASS DUE TODAY!  IN CLASS GROUP WORK LAB.

·        For next time: Read chapter 2 and do culture collage.  It’s due Monday, Sept 12th.

·        Watch MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING ONLINE (in Exam 1 folder, Chp 2 Content) and do lab. Lab is due online in DROP BOX in EXAM 1 FOLDER,  Wed, Sept 14th by 10:30 am.

 

September:

M 5th (HOLIDAY)  No class

 

W 7th               Ch 2: Culture: The Water the Fish Swims in

·        Work on Culture Collage for Wed. the 31st (worth 10 pts)

·        Watch MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING ONLINE (in exam 1 folder) and do lab. Lab is due online in DROP BOX in EXAM 1 FOLDER,  Wed, Sept 14th by 10:30 am.

 

M 12th             Ch 2: DUE Culture Collages and Introductions (2 min. each!) (10 pts)

·        Your BFGW lab is due online in drop box in EXAM 1 FOLDER on WED., Sept 14th by 10:30 am

·        For next time, Read Ch 3 on Socialization

 

W 14th             BFG Wedding lab is due TODAY by 10:30 am in online drop box. Bring copy to class

Finish Ch 2 intros, Finish discussing Ch 2, discuss BFGW lab

Begin discussing Ch 3 on Socialization

 

M  19th            WATCH SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD about GENIE in class and discuss NATURE-NURTURE

·        Do your GENIE lab at home.  Lab is due WED, Sept 21st by 10:30 am in online drop box.

·        Ch 3 Socialization.  Discuss GENIE

 

W  21st                        Discuss Chapter 3 on Socialization.      

·        Complete Exam 1 Study guide.  Due in class on Monday, OCT 3rd at 10:30 am!  NO LATE STUDY GUIDES ACCEPTED!

·        SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD LAB OVER GENIE IS DUE TODAY, SEPT 21ST BY 10:30 AM IN ONLINE DROP BOX

 

M  26th                        Watch FOSTER CLINE VIDEO on PARENTING WITH LOVE AND LOGIC. 

·        Print off powerpoint notes and bring to class.

Finish discussing chapter 3 over socialization, and over discipline/teaching children.

·        READ Chapter 4 on Social Structure and Social Interaction for next class.

 

EXAM ONE is OPEN beginning 12:00 pm today and closes on Monday, OCT 3rd at 10:30 am

·        You have 50 questions (they are random so each student has a different exam) and you have 90 minutes to take the exam.  You get ONE ATTEMPT, so be ready with your study guide.

·        Remember, your study guide is due in class, completed, at the day & time the exam closes!

 

W  28th                        Ch 4 discussion on Social Structure and Social Interaction

·        Read Ch 5  on Societies and Social Networks for next class

·        Your exam closes on Monday, Oct 3rd by 10:30 am, and your study guide is due.  It needs to be complete. Worth 10 points!

·        DO THE ABU GHRAIB ASSIGNMENT IN EXAM 2 FOLDER, DUE Mon., Oct 10th IN CLASS

 

October:

M 3rd               EXAM ONE CLOSES and STUDY GUIDE ONE IS DUEAT BEGINNING OF CLASS TODAY!

                        Finish Discussing chapter 4 and start discussing chapter 5 on Societies and Social Networks

·        DO THE ABU GHRAIB ASSIGNMENT. DUE in class, Monday Oct 10th!

 

W  5th              Discuss Ch 5 on Societies and Social Networks.

·        Work on Exam 2 Study guide. 

·        DO THE ABU GHRAIB ASSIGNMENT. DUE IN NEXT CLASS, Monday Oct 10th! (5 pts)

 

M  10th                                        WATCH HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS in CLASS. 

                        Your ABU GHRAIB PAPER IS DUE AT BEGINNING OF CLASS for DISCUSSION.

·        Read chapter 6 on Deviance

·        Work on Death Penalty debate paper.  You’ll find that assignment in Exam 2 folder.

 

W  12th                        Finish discussing ch 5 and start discussing ch 6 on Deviance.

·        Work on Death Penalty paper and EXAM 2 study guide

 

M  17th                        Finish discussing ch 6.  Death Penalty paper and debate DUE next class, Wed, Oct 19th!

 

W  19th                        DEATH PENALTY DEBATE in CLASS.  PAPER DUE in CLASS.

·        Read chapter 7 on Social Stratification and Poverty.

·        Work on study guide for exam 2, due on Wed. Oct 26th at 10:30 am in class!

 

EXAM TWO OVER CHAPTER 4, 5 AND 6 IS OPEN TODAY, OCT 19TH AT 12:00 NOON, AND WILL CLOSE IN ONE WEEK, WED. OCT 26TH AT 10:30 AM.  Your study guide is due at that time as well!~

 

M  24th                        Discuss CH 7 on Social Stratification.

 

W  26th                        EXAM TWO closes at 10:30 am, class time and STUDY GUIDE 2 is due!

                        Watch PEOPLE BOMB in class. ATTENDANCE POINTS given today!

·        Read Ch 8 on GENDER for next class.

 

M  31st            Finish discussing Chapter 7 and do POPULATION DEMO.

                        Begin discussing Ch 8 on Gender.

·        Read Ch 9 on Race and Ethnicity

·        Work on study guide (this study guide is not going to be turned in for pts, however)

 

NOVEMBER:

W 2nd:                        Ch 8 Gender

·        Read Ch 9 on Race and Ethnicity.

·        Watch CLASS DIVIDED FILM online. DO LAB. Due in ONLINE DROP BOX, and bring a copy to class for discussion on Monday, Nov 14th

 

 

M  7th              Ch 8* We may have a guest speaker, but not sure. If not, we’ll watch a movie!

·        Read chapter 9 on Race and Ethnicity.

                               

W  9th              FINISH WATCHING FILM.

DISCUSS Ch 9: Race and Ethnicity

·        Watch CLASS DIVIDED film and Lab is due online in drop box for Monday, Nov 14th

                                                                               

 

M  14th                        Ch 9: Discuss Class Divided film and prejudice.  LAB IS DUE TODAY at 10:30 am

·        Read chapter 10 on Family

·        WORK ON HEALTH CARE PAPER! DUE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH.

 

W  16th                        Finish discussing chapter 9. 

                        Discussion on Ch 10, the American Family…what is it?  What is yours like?       

 

M  21st            Ch 10 Family

·        Health Care paper due IN ONE WEEK: Monday, Nov 28th at beginning of class!

 

EXAM 3 IS OPEN FROM MON, NOV. 21ST AT 12:00 NOON, THROUGH SUNDAY, DEC 4th AT 10:55 pm.

 

W 23rd (HOLIDAY): NO CLASS! Have a great holiday!

 

M  28th            WATCH PART 1 OF FILM ON HEALTH CARE. 

YOUR HEALTH CARE PAPER PAPER IS DUE TODAY BEGINNING OF CLASS IN CLASS!  15 PTS.

DISCUSSION ON HEALTH CARE BEFORE FILM.

FINAL QUIZ OVER FILM ON WED. NOV 30TH.

           

W 30th             WATCH PART 2 OF FILM ON HEALTH CARE. PAPERS RETURNED!

                        DISCUSSION AFTER we finish watching the film! 

                        FINAL QUIZ OVER FILM IMMEDIATELY AFTER FILM!  10 PTS.

 

December:

 

SUNDAY,

DEC 4TH           EXAM 3 IS CLOSED at 10:55 pm!  The class is over. 

Your grades will be posted in WEBADVISOR over the next few days.   

 

 

Additional Information

SOCIOLOGY THROUGH LECTURE, FILMS AND DISCUSSION

Dr. Harding's General Sociology course is designed to give students an opportunity to learn about, think about and discuss the dynamics of the human social situation.  For this course, which is A TRADITIONAL ON CAMPUS COURSE OFFERING, we HAVE 15 WEEKS TOl cover ALL 10 chapters in the text.  We will have two days off, including Labor Day, which falls on a Monday, and the day before Thanksgiving, which falls on a Wednesday.  If need be, we will drop the last chapter due to the missed classes. Students will be responsible for reading the chapters BEFORE the lecture, watching films and completing labs over some of those films. We will be watching movies that include My Big Fat Greek Wedding, The Secret of the Wild Child, and THE CLASS DIVIDED online, as well as the PEOPLE BOMB and the Human Behavior Experiments in class.  Again, some films will be seen on the computer and other will be seen in class.  As well, students will be responsible for coming to class to engage in discussions, debate and lecture formats regarding the material from the films and chapters.  We will be discussing culture, prejudice, group influence, leadership styles, human development, conformity, society and how it has evolved over the centuries, race and gender, to name a few items.

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  • AMARILLO COLLEGE LIBRARY:  http://www.actx.edu/library/
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