Introduction to Sociology Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Deborah Harding (Curriculum Vitae)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:
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!
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Course
SOCI-1301-002 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
The scientific study of human society, including ways in which groups, social institutions and individuals affect each other. Causes of social stability and social change are explored through the application of various theoretical perspectives, key concepts and related research methods of sociology. Analysis of social issues in their institutional context may include topics such as social stratification, gender, race/ethnicity and deviance.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
TEXTBOOKS and STUDY GUIDE
Henslin, J. Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach, Core Concepts (5th Edition)
ISBN-13: 978-1-256-19541-2
Supplies
STUDENT SUPPLIES AND RESOURCES
YOU MUST HAVE ACCESS TO A WORKING COMPUTER OR BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE AC COMPUTERS DURING THE TIMES THEY ARE OPEN. If you don't have your own c
Student Performance
COURSE OBJECTIVES: WHAT YOU SHOULD LEARN
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
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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
STUDENT BEHAVIOR: What is expected of you!
Students are expected to attend class, to participate in class and to prepare for class lectures and discussions by reading the text and doing homework assignments. Students are expected to turn off all electronic devices (if you have a sick child, you may bring your phone and put it on vibrate). Please do not engage in side conversations during class time, texting, reading newspapers, taking naps, and any other distracting behaviors. If you miss class, you are expected to contact the instructor and/or other students in the class to get information about the class. Since this instructor emails reminders via the AC ONLINE classroom announcement page, it's best to check into your AC ONLINE class frequently. As well, all course notes and assignments are in the AC ONLINE classroom folders, as directed by your instructor. It is your responsibility to get the information and printed materials, as well as take EXAMS in the AC Online classroom. If you don't have a computer, simply check the ones in the library. You can get onto AC ONLINE from any computer anywhere!
ACADEMIC HONESTY AND PLAGIARISM: Each student is expected to engage in academic honesty, refraining from cheating or plagiarism. YOUR EXAMS ARE MEANT TO BE TAKEN BY YOU! IF THIS INSTRUCTOR LEARNS THAT YOU ARE COLLABORATING ON EXAMS, YOU WILL FAIL THE COURSE! Plagiarism on written work will NOT be tolerated. PLAGIARISM IS USING SOMEONE ELSES MATERIAL AS IF IT WERE WRITTEN OR ORIGINATED BY YOU.If you plagiarize, you can fail the assignment and receive a 0. Plagiarism means copying off of the internet, quoting directly without giving credit to the source, or using parts of another persons work as your own. Copying and pasting material off the internet is strictly forbidden! YOU MUST CITE ALL SOURCES AND HAVE A REFERENCE SECTION WITH APA STYLE CITATIONS FOR YOUR PAPER! PLEASE DO NOT ENGAGE IN THIS BEHAVIOR. We have access to a plagiarism checker program and any paper that this instructor sees is plagiarized in part or in full, will be getting a 0 on the paper, and a letter of reprimand will be filed in your academic record. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AS TO WHETHER SOMETHING IS CONSIDERED PLAGIARISM, PLEASE ASK YOUR INSTRUCTOR BEFORE YOU ENGAGE IN QUESTIONABLE BEHAVIOR! AGAIN, I CONSIDER THIS A VERY SERIOUS OFFENSE AND WILL NOT TOLERATE IT!!!
Students are expected to engage in appropriate "netiquette" in the ONLINE PORTIONS of this class AT ALL TIMES. Inappropriate online 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 having to drop this course, 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! You are encouraged to debate others, and your instructor, in a polite BUT WELL INFORMED manner! If you want to debate a point made, all this instructor asks, is that you bring your sources and do a good job of backing up your ideas. In academics, we like well informed opinions! This is KEY to analytical and creative thinking and is the hallmark of what it means to have academic freedom! If you are not comfortable expressing your opinions in front of the class, you may obtain 10 extra credit points by WRITING a rebuttal paper. If your instructor feels that you have backed up your point of view with sources that are informed and expert on the topic, your instructor will READ your paper to the class (with your permission of course!). Let's enjoy the spirit of debate (and we will actually have a REAL DEBATE over the DEATH PENALTY in class...your instructor ONLY plays the time keeper and steering the discussion so that everyone is heard). I look forward to a REAL educational experience with you all!
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 that you think might offend others in the classroom or in the online course-room, run it by me first. Simply contact me via the AC ONLINE class email. As well, if you are aware of any student being mistreated or harassed 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 in opinions, beliefs and ideas are a critical part of adult education! You are expected to be an adult in this class! Thank you for making our class a safe place to discuss ideas and to learn! ~ Dr. Harding
Grading Criteria
GRADING CRITERIA: How to VIEW your GRADES and COMMENTS, and GRADING SCALE:
YOU CAN SEE YOUR GRADES FOR THIS COURSE AT ALL TIMES BY GOING TO THE COURSE HOMEPAGE, AND CLICKING ON the "MY GRADES" TAB in the MENU to the left of your screen. There will be a list of items so scroll down to see what you want to look at. Also, there will be a link to COMMENTS..just click on that to see what your instructor has said about your work, and VIEW RUBRIC, to see exactly HOW I HAVE GRADED YOUR WORK! You are expected to use instructor comments to improve for the next time! IF YOU THINK THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH YOUR GRADE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IMMEDIATELY, SO WE CAN GET IT CORRECTED RIGHT AWAY! THANKS!
Your final grade for this course will be based on the standard grading percentages:
- 89.45 - 100 = A
- 79.45 - 89.44 = B
- 69.45 - 79.44 = C
- 49.45 - 69.44 = D
- Below 49.5 - F
Your final grade is based on the following items:
- SYLLABUS QUIZ worth 10 points.
- EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE: You get to fill in your EXAM 1 study guide for a total of 10 points that will be ADDED to your EXAM 1 score!
- THREE UNIT EXAMS: 3 exams worth 100 points each and equal to 300 points total. You do not get to drop an exam in this course.
- Exam 1 is over chapters 1, 2, 3 and films and you get 10 extra points added for turning in your filled in STUDY GUIDE the day the exam closes. Exam 2 is over chapters 4, 5 and 6 and films.
- Exam 3 is over chapters 7, 8, 9 and **10 and films (if we have time we do Chapter 10, but if not, we drop it...it depends!).
- THE 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! NOTE: We do not drop any exams for this class! Because you have plenty of time to take the exams, you don't drop one. Exam 1 has TWO ATTEMPTS, to help those of you who may not have taken an online exam before.
- Multiple class IN CLASS LABS AND assignments that include: CULTURE COLLAGE (10 pts), the death penalty debate (10 pts), Science lab (10 points) and a FACT FINDING paper over health care reform following a film and short quiz (30 pts total)., This instructor does reserve the right to drop or add an assignment here as the course goes on (in case of bad weather, instructor absence, or other unforseen circumstances). Your in class labs and assignments are worth 60 points total.
- Finally, I will be taking roll 9 times over the semester for 5 points each and I drop your lowest score, so this counts as 40 points. . RETURNING YOUR STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET IS YOUR FIRST ATTENDANCE SCORE WORTH 5 points. You are allowed to miss ONE CLASS when I take attendance. Note that I take attendance at the beginning of class! Don't be late or you may be counted absent! As well, you need to read your ONLINE SYLLABUS THROUGH, SIGN YOUR STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET AND RETURN IT TO ME for 5 points (This is required for you to be in this class). This gives you a total of 40 ATTENDANCE pts (or 13% of your total grade) for attendance, and you get 5 extra credit points if your attendance is perfect! YEAH!!!!
- Extra Credit: You get 5 extra credit attendance points if you have perfect attendance (at least on the days I take attendance!). You get 10 points extra credit on EXAM 1 for turning in your EXAM 1 study guide, AND, we will have a COMMUNITY CLASS PROJECT that will help Amarillo College Students at some point in this semester worth 30 points.. This is optional! You can earn up to 40 extra credit points in this class.
- TOTAL NUMBER OF POINTS for your grade = 410 pts = 100% plus up to 40 extra credit points. NOTE: This may change as we might have to drop an assignment due to unforseen circumstances including time constraints, weather, school closing, or instructor illness.
- To see your grade, go to "MY GRADES TAB in the MENU to the LEFT OF YOUR SCREEN on the COURSE HOMEPAGE. You can view the list of your grades, along with your averages for exams, assignments, attendance and extra credit. You can see comments made by your instructor by clicking on COMMENTS and VIEW RUBRIC.
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
STUDENT ATTENDANCE:
90% of success is SHOWING UP! ~ Woody Allen
While it may be tempting to skip classes, know that the #1 factor linked with good grades IS class attendance.I will be taking attendance at the beginning of the class, Each student will be allowed to miss one 3 hour class or two 1 and 1/2 hour classes (that's one week of classes) with NO PENALTY to their grade. IF YOU ARE LATE, SEE ME AFTER CLASS. You get some credit, but not full credit! PLEASE BE ON TIME. Since attendance points are given at the beginning of class, tardiness will result in a loss of points. Everybody gets to miss 2 attendance points and, if you have perfect attendance or missed only 1 class you will end up with 5 to 10 extra credit points at the end of the semester. This can help offset a poor test grade. PLEASE...BE THERE AND BE ON TIME! IT'S DISRUPTIVE TO OTHERS TO SHOW UP LATE! IT'S DISRUPTIVE TO YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE TOPIC TO NOT BE IN CLASS! ~THANKS! DR. HARDING
Calendar
CALENDAR AND LESSONS
CALENDAR SPRING 2014: General Sociology 1301 TRADITIONAL Sec 2 ~ MW 1:30-2:45 pm
DURING THIS COURSE, WE MEET TWICE A WEEK FOR 1 HOUR AND 15 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, THeory handout, WHY WE NEED SCIENCE LECTURE NOTES, and Big Fat Greek Wedding & Wild CHild films (WORTH 100 POINTS)
Exam 2 covers chapters 4, 5 6 and film and African Americans in Criminal Justice system handout (WORTH 100 POINTS)
Exam 3 covers chapters 7, 8, 9 and 10**, (WORTH 100 POINTS), as well as the films including THE PEOPLE BOMB. WE MAY not be able to cover CHAPTER 10. We will decide whether to include Chapter 10 or not.
Your exams are ONLINE, AND ARE OPEN FOR ONE WEEK, SO DON't MISS THEM! No makes- ups will be given if you miss that one week window EXCEPT IN THE MOST SERIOUS OF SITUATIONS! "I forgot we had a test" is not a serious situation or I missed this exam because I was hungover for a week! Sorry! Don't wait until the last minute to take EXAMS This is a dangerous strategy! EXAM 1 is the ONLY exam you get to TAKE TWICE!The other two exams only have 1 attempt. It will help you if you fill out ALL STUDY GUIDES, but EXAM 1 study guide is required!
NOTE: THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY PORTION OF THIS CALENDAR, DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, INSTRUCTORS'S ABSENCE OR OTHER UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES! THIS CALENDAR IS NOT SET IN STONE. IT IS MEANT AS A GENERAL OUTLINE OF THE COURSE. THINGS CAN CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER CLOSINGS, INSTRUCTOR ILLNESS AND GUEST LECTURERS. BE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR AC CONNECT ANNOUNCEMENTS and your AC EMAIL ACCOUNT for UPDATES and any changes made to our course schedule!
UNIT 1: WEEKS 1, 2, 3, 4 from Tuesday, January 21st to February 23rd: Chapters 1, 2, 3, My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Wild Child Films
M JAN 20th: HOLIDAY...Martin Luther King...we remember!
W JAN 22nd
- Introduction to course, handouts, BLACKBOARD, short Syllabus and Overview of ONLINE component of class; Ch 1 Introduction to Sociology ~! GET STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET
- For next class, Read SYLLABUS, Fill out and sign STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET and return it to your instructor for 5 attendance points, and TAKE SYLLABUS QUIZ (quiz closes by MONDAY, FEB 3rd at 1:30 pm classtime).
- Read chapters 1 & 2, and PRINT OFF THEORIES HANDOUT (IF YOU DIDN'T GET IT IN CLASS)
- Go over the CULTURE COLLAGE assignment to introduce yourself (in week 3)
- Print off WHY WE NEED SCIENCE powerpoint notes: REQUIRED for lecture.
- Print off the EXAM 1 study guide and bring it to class...be fillling it in during the lecture! It's due the day EXAM 1 CLOSES and is worth 10 points on your first exam (like extra credit!0)
WEEK 2: Mon JAN 27th:
- Discuss Ch 1 FOREFATHERS and MOTHERS of SOC and THEORIES HANDOUT (REQUIRED)
- Print off WHY WE NEED SCIENCE powerpoint notes: REQUIRED for lecture and the SCIENCE LAB for in class lab next class!
WED JAN 29th:
- Finish discussing Ch 1 Forefathers and mothers and theories. Begin discussing WHY WE NEED SCIENCE LECTURE and LAB: BE SURE YOU BRING THE SCIENCE LAB TO THE NEXT CLASS! We do it in class. It's worth 10 in class lab points.
- Read chapter 2 and begin working on your CULTURE COLLAGE.
- Print off the EXAM 1 study guide and bring it to class...be fillling it in during the lecture!
WEEK 3 MON Feb 3rd
- Discuss Ch 1 on Science and begin SCIENCE LAB: IN CLASS DUE TODAY! IN CLASS GROUP WORK LAB worth 10pts.
- For next time: Read chapter 2 and get your culture collage. BE READY FOR FEB 12th in class
- Watch MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING ONLINE (in Exam 1 folder, Chp 2 Content) and answer questions on the short study guide to study for questions on the exam.
Wed FEB 5th
- Finish up Discussion and lab on Science
- Discussion and Lecture Chapter 2 on CULTURE and MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING
- Finish up collage and bring to class for next week, WEDNESDAY FEB 12th...we'll start introducing ourselves
WEEK 4: Mon FEB 10th:
- Finish discussing chapter 2 and start culture collages in class:
- Print off the EXAM 1 study guide and bring it to class...be fillling it in during the lecture!
- Be ready to introduce yourself and share your collage next time!
- READ CHAPTER 3 on Socialization and watch SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD ONLINE FOR NEXT TIME! There will be questions on the exam over this film!
WED FEB 12th:
- CULTURE COLLAGES AND introductions in class: IN CLASS LAB worth 10 points.
- Read chapter 3 for next class over socialization
- Watch SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD for class next time. DO THE QUESTIONS on the STUDY GUIDE to help you study for exam 1!
- Look at questions on FILM lab, study for exam. You need to fill in your study guide, and turn it in the DAY EXAM 1 closes for 10 points! REQUIRED!
WEEK 5: Mon FEB 17th:
- Finish introductions
- Lecture and discussion over Chapter 3 Socialization and the WILD CHILD video. There is a study guide lab for this film...you will want to answer the questions.
- Finish chapter 3 for next time.
- Work on Study guide for exam. TURN IN the DAY EXAM 1 CLOSES for 10 points (REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT).
- Chapter 3 exam is opens MONDAY, SEPT 30th and CLOSES 1 week later on MONDAY, OCT 7th at classtime. TURN IN STUDY GUIDE THEN!
Wed FEB 19th:
- FINISH discussing chapter 3 on socialization, watch LOVE AND LOGIC film ( Print off powerpoint notes over Love Logic film and bring to class.) Attendance points for film day! BE SURE YOU WATCH SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD!
- Complete exam 1 study guide to turn in Wed., Oct 3rd!
- Read chapter 4 for Monday, SEPT 30th (we may or may not get to it!)
WEEK 6: Mon FEB 24th
- EXAM ONE OPENS TODAY, FEB 24th at 3:00 pm and CLOSES on MONDAY., MARCH 3rd at 1:30 PM. EXAM 1 study guide due at that time as well! FOR 10 extra POINTS on EXAM 1!
- Finish discussing Discuss 3, and start Chapter 4 on Social Interaction, if time.
- Watch HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS for NEXT WEEK.
- Read Chapter 4 and 5 for next week. Print off EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE, bring it to class and be filling it in during lecture to study for your exam!
UNIT 2: Weeks 6, 7, 8 (SPRING BREAK, NO WORK DUE), 9, 10 & 11: WEDNESDAY, FEB 26th to
Remember, your exam 1 study guide is due in class, completed, at the day & time the exam closes! THIS IS REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTand will add 10 points on your first exam.
WEEK 6 : WED FEB 26th
- EXAM ONE AND STUDY GUIDE OVER EXAM ONE DUE MONDAY, MARCH 3rd!
- Discuss chapter 4 on social interaction
- READ Chapter 5 on Social Networks
WEEK 7: MON, March 3rd:
- EXAM ONE DUE at 12:00 noon classtime: be sure you bring your study guide completed to class! IT'S WORTH 10 POINTS on your exam 1! You may not turn it in late!!
- Finish discussing ch 4
- Finish reading and work on chapter 5 SOCIAL NETWORKING, for next time. READ NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE ON ABU GHRAIB.
- Print off your EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE and fill it in during lecture!
WED MARCH 5th
- Discuss first part of CHAPTER 5. Read ABU GHRAIB ARTICLE and write your paragraph for MONDAY, MARCH 17th class to turn in for attendance.
- Read chapter 6 over Deviance and Social Control for next time
- PRINT OFF THE AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM HANDOUT AND READ! REQUIRED FOR EXAM!
- Work on Death Penalty debate paper.
WEEK 8: MARCH 10th through 16th: SPRING BREAK: NOTHING DUE but READ ABU GHRAIB ARTICLE ON LINE OVER BREAK FOR MONDAY.
WEEK 9: MON March 17th
- Finish discussing chapter 5, part 2.
- WATCH HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS film in class.
- Turn in Abu Ghraib paragraph for 5 attendance points in class.
WED MARCH 19th
- Finish up chapter 5
- Start discussing chapter 6 on deviance. IN CLASS EXERCISE on DEVIANCE.
- Work on DEATH PENALTY PAPER due MONDAY, WED MARCH 31st
- Read African Americans in the Criminal Justice System handout ONLINE!
- Lecture and discussion ch 6 on Deviance and social control .
- Work on Death Penalty paper due next class/// We'll have the debate either next class or the 23rd!!
WEEK 10: MON MARCH 24th:
- Finish discussing chapter 6
- PRINT OFF THE AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM HANDOUT AND READ! REQUIRED FOR EXAM!
- Death penalty debate! DUE next class, MARCH 26th.
- Read chapter 7 on Social Stratification and Poverty for UNIT 3 for next week.
- Be filling out EXAM 2 study guide in class to prepare for EXAM 2.
WED MARCH 26th
- Finish Ch 6 discussion
- Death Penalty DEBATE and PAPER DUE (5 pts paper, 5 pts debate participation)!
- READ CH 7 on Social Stratification fpr next week.
- EXAM 2 OPEN TODAY, WED, MARCH 26th at 3:00 and CLOSES NEXT WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2nd at 1:30 pm, classtime! YOU ONLY GET 1 ATTEMPT ON THIS EXAM! Highly suggested that you fill out your study guide and have it ready for the exam!
WEEK 11: MON MARCH 31st
- Read and discuss CH 7 on Social Stratification
- FILL OUT STUDY GUIDE to prepare for last exam.
- Be sure you print out PEOPLE BOMB HANDOUT for EXAM 3!
WED April 2nd
- Read and discuss CH 7 on Social Stratification
WEEK 12: MONDAY APRIL7th
- Watch PEOPLE BOMB in class. ATTENDANCE POINTS given today!
- Finish discussing Chapter 7 and do POPULATION DEMO.
- Read chapter 8 for next week.
- THE EXTRA CREDIT SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROJECT BEGINS THIS MONTH! DUE BY LAST CLASS, WED MAY 7th ! Last day to get it in! BE IN CLASS FOR DETAILS. WORTH a possible 30 extra credit points and this can help you with a low exam score.
WED APRIL 9th
- Discuss Ch 8 Gender: In class demos
- Read Ch 9 on Race and Ethnicity for next week.
- For Chapter 9, watch CLASS DIVIDED FILM online. Do lab (bring to class for attendance points) and remember there will be questions on the exam over this film.
WEEK 13: MON, April 14th
- Finish up Ch 8 * We may have a guest speaker, but not sure. If not, we may watch a movie!
- BEGIN discussion and lecture on chapter 9 on Race and Ethnicity and watch CLASS DIVIDED FILM!
WED, APRIL 16th
- Continue discussion on Race and Ethnicity. In class demo. Discuss Class Divided film and prejudice.
- Read chapter 10 on Family for next week.
- WORK ON HEALTH CARE PAPER! DUE MONDAY, MAY 5th at the beginniing of class.
WEEK 14: Mon, April 21st
- Finish discussing chapter 9.
- In class demo about the American Family…what is it? What is yours like?
- Work on health care paper, and fill in study guide to prepare for EXAM 3.
WED APRIL 23rd
- Discuss CH 10 over THE FAMILY.
- Health Care paper due Monday, MAY 5th at beginning of class!
WEEK 15: MON, APRIL 28th
- Discuss Ch 10 over Family
- Work on Health care paper, due next MONDAY, May 5th IN CLASS: NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED!
WED APRIL 30th:
- Finish discussing chapter 10!
- Health care paper due next MONDAY. We will watch a film over HEALTH CARE IN CLASS and you will be given a short quiz over that film on WED, MAY 7th at the end of the film.
- EXAM THREE over chapters 7, 8, 9 and *10 as well as films opens today, APRIL 30th and is open until SUNDAY, MAY 11th at 10:55 pm. Don't wait until the last minute to take it!
WEEK 16: MON MAY 5th:
- Turn in health care paper at beginning of class
- Watch Part 1 of film
WED MAY 7th:
- Health care paper turned back
- Watch Part 2 of film and take short quiz: Paper and Quiz are worth 30 points.
- REMINDER: EXAM 3 is due this upcoming SUNDAY by 10:55 pm.
EXAM 3 will be over chapters 7, 8, 9 and 10***
EXAM 3 OPENS on WED. APRIL 30th AT 3:000 PM. IT CLOSES SUNDAY NIGHT on MAY 11th by 11:55 pm. GRADES WILL BE POSTEDat some point the next day.
Reminder: This calendar is not set in stone and may change, due to unforseen circumstances. Please be advised that you are responsible for checking your AC CONNECT ONLINE announcements and your AC EMAIL account for messages as to changes (weather closings, instructor illnes, etc). THANKS! We try to adhere to our timeline, but LIFE HAPPENS! ~ Dr. Harding
Additional Information
HOW TO SEE YOUR GRADES, and VIEW COMMENTS AND RUBRICS FOR YOUR PAPERS, AND GRADED WORK:
In order to see your grades for your film labs and exams, discussions and paper,
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·GO TO MY GRADES in the TAB MENU at the LEFT OF YOUR SCREEN, and click.
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·Scroll down the list to find the item you want to view.
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·Click on that and you will see a place that says VIEW RUBRIC and COMMENTS. Click on comments to see anything your instructor has said, and click on RUBRIC to view the rubric grading system and how your instructor graded you.
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·PLEASE...this instructor SPENDS A LOT OF TIME to give you CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK...USE IT and make corrections accordingly! If you keep making the same error time and again, YOUR GRADES WILL CONTINUE TO GO DOWN! I expect you to USE THE FEEDBACK I GIVE YOU TO BECOME A BETTER STUDENT and to IMPROVE IN YOUR SCHOOL WORK!
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.
Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM