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-1301-004 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
Hybrid
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER RESOURCES REQUIRED FOR THIS COURSE:
Henslin, J. (2012). Sociology Core Concepts: A Down-to-Earth Approach (5th Ed). Pearson. ISBN 13 978-1-256-19541-2
This instructor makes up her own study guides for the exams. So the text is the only thing you need to buy for this course. You will be required to print off handouts and other materials for this course, as well as watch several FILMS ONLINE on the computer!
IT IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO PRINT OFF STUDY GUIDES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AC ONLINE CLASS. FOR EXAM 1 ONLY, you must complete the STUDY GUIDE (writing out the terms and answers to the questions) and RETURN IT the DAY EXAM 1 closes for 10 points on your first exam. You don't need to fill out the study guide for exams 2 and 3, but it will certainly help you if you do. IF YOU NEED HELP ACCESSING AC CONNECT, GO TO THE 1st FLOOR OF THE LIBRARY where it says CTL AND THEY WILL GET YOU SET UP.
You will have all EXAMS, ASSIGNMENTS and EXAM STUDY GUIDES, as well as a few of the films you will need to watch for this course (two we may watch in class), and they will be posted in your AC CONNECT BLACBOARD CLASSROOM for this course. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO GET ALL ASSIGNMENTS, STUDY GUIDES, AND, IF YOU LIKE, you can print off THE POWER POINT NOTES as handout to take notes in the lectures. (Power point NOTES ARE OPTIONAL, however, the EXAMS, STUDY GUIDES, and ASSIGNMENTS ARE REQUIRED!). If you do not have your OWN COMPUTER in order to access AC CONNECT, be sure and familiarize yourself with the computers available to you at the AC Library.
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.&nbs
Student Performance
STUDENT PERFORMANCE and COURSE OBJECTIVES:
HYBRID SOCIOLOGY THROUGH FILMS AND DISCUSSION
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. 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
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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!
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:
YOU CAN SEE YOUR GRADES FOR THIS COURSE AT ALL TIMES BY GOING TO THE COURSE HOMEPAGE, on the TABBED MENU to the LEFT OF YOUR SCREEN, you'll see the tab that says MY GRADES. CLICK HERE TO SEE YOUR GRADES". Please, 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:
1 SYLLABUS QUIZ worth 10 points
3 UNIT Exams (you do NOT get to drop an exam in this course) worth 100 pts each = 300 points
EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE POINTS (you get 10 points added to exam 1 for filling out and returning your study guide for exam 1)
3 Unit discussions (worth 15 points each) plus 1 INTRODUCE YOURSELF DISCUSSION (worth 5 points) = 50 points
8 class attendances (count 7, worth 5 points each = 35 pts) + Return Student Information SHEET TO INSTRUCTOR (worth 5 attendance pts) = 40 points
EXTRA CREDIT:
1 EXTRA CREDIT SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Class Project (OPTIONAL) worth up to 30 POINTS EXTRA CREDIT
TOTAL = 400 POINTS (WITH a possible 30 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS)
REMINDER: There are a total of 400 points for this course. YOU MUST TAKE all 3 EXAMS! Because the exams are given ONLINE and are open for 1 week, you will only be allowed to make up an exam for the most SERIOUS REASONS. If you miss an exam, please contact or see your instructor IMMEDIATELY! Again, forgetting to take the exam is NOT a SERIOUS EXCUSE!
You also can opt to paraticipate in extra credit: This class will have the opportunity to engage in a SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMUNITY CLASS PROJECT that will help AC STUDENTS, and you can earn up to 30 extra credit points for that. Also, on exam 1, you get to fill out your study guide and return it completed to your instructor for 10 points added to EXAM 1.
WE may discuss the films in class as they relate to the lecture, AND you will have a couple of questions over each film on the EXAM. However, on most of the films, you will have an ONLINE DISCUSSION to participate in. Consider your discussions a COLLEGE LEVEL WRITING ASSIGNMENT! Note that you will be graded on your writing (excellent grammar and writing mechanics, as well as spelling are important), along with making a response to at least ONE OTHER STUDENT in the class. ABSOLUTELY NO TEXTING LANGUAGE MAY BE USED IN THE WRITING ASSIGNMENTS FOR THIS CLASS. TEXTING LANGUAGE WILL GET YOU a BIG FAT ZERO on your discussion! This is a college course, not a text message to your friend!
You can find your grades online in your AC CONNECT Blackboard CLASSROOM for this course, click on the link on our COURSE HOMEPAGE MENU TAB AT THE LEFT OF YOUR SCREEN that says MY GRADES. It can take me up to a week to get your grades in the gradebook. However, pPlease let me know immediately if you don't see a grade that you believe you have earned or there is a problem and the gradebook is not working properly! I do 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 BELIEVE THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH YOUR GRADE! I'M HUMAN AND OUR AC CONNECT BLACKBOARD SYSTEM and I are FALLIBLE, SO THERE COULD BE A PROBLEM! LET ME KNOW SO WE CAN FIX IT TOGETHER! I want you to get every point you have earned!
Attendance
STUDENT ATTENDANCE:
90% of success is SHOWING UP! ~ Woody Allen
This class only meets a total of 16 times (ONLY ONCE A WEEK FOR ONE AND 1/2 HOURS!) and. as sucH, all students are expected to make every effort in attending every class. Each student will be expected to complete all assignments online, to do their reading, watch the films, engage in online discussions. Classtime is only meant as time to answer questions, discuss the high points of each of these chapters, and to assist students in their efforts to understand and master the material. Attendance will be taken 10 times over the semester...be sure you are there each time.
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, 10 times during the semester, worth 5 points each time. Some of those times, we have an in-class lab. Each student will be allowed to miss only ONE class over these 15 weeks of classes, with NO PENALTY to their grade. Since attendance points are given at the beginning of class, tardiness will result in a loss of points. PLEASE...BE READY FOR CLASS, READ YOUR CHAPTER before class AND PRINT OFF YOUR POWER POINT NOTES! BE THERE, BE CONSCIOUS, 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
COURSE CALENDAR: What's happening in our course!
CALENDAR SPRING 2014: General Sociology 1301 HYBRID: Sec 04 ~ MONDAY: 7:00 to 8:15 PLUS ONLINE ASSIGNMENTS
DURING THIS COURSE, WE MEET TWICE ONCE A WEEK FOR 1 HOUR AND 20 MINUTES! A hybrid course means that you do 50% of all 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, SCIENCE Lab, and the BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING and WILD CHILD films (WORTH 100 POINTS)
Exam 2 covers chapters 4, 5 6 and film and African Americans in Criminal Justice system handout, and the HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS film (WORTH 100 POINTS)
Exam 3 covers chapters 7, 8, 9 and 10****, (WORTH 100 POINTS), as well as the PEOPLE BOMB AND CLASS DIVIDED films. **** In case of inclement weather or other issues, we may drop chapter 10 from the final.
You have 3 exams, each covering about 1/3 of the class material. ALL three exams are ONLINE, AND ARE OPEN FOR ONE WEEK, SO DON't MISS THEM! No makes- ups will be given 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 your exams. This is a dangerous strategy! EXAM 1 is the ONLY exam you get to TAKE TWICE! In case you haven't had an online exam before, I will allow you 2 attempts.
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. We may have the opportunity for two guest speakers this semester, so be SURE YOU CHECK YOUR AC ONLINE CALENDAR AND ANNOUNCEMENT AND EMAIL UPDATES!
UNIT 1: JANUARY 20th to MONDAY, MARCH 3rd at classtime 7:00 pm when EXAM 1 is due:
WEEK 1: M 20th is a holiday: NO CLASS
WEEK 2: M 27th: Intros, Syllabus & Syllabus Quiz, Student Info sheet, Chapter 1 and Theories of Sociology, Introduce Self online
- Short form Syllabus and Overview of ONLINE component of class; Beginning discussion of Ch 1 Introduction to Sociology
- FOR THIS WEEK: Go ONLINE to AC CONNECT, go into our course and CLICK ON LESSONS-CONTENT. CLick on the READ SYLLABUS and TAKE SYLLABUS QUIZ LINK. Read through the official course syllabus (that's what you are doing now!), and then FILL OUT AND SIGN the STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET you got in the FIRST CLASS, and RETURN IT NEXT WEEK to your instructor! Then, TAKE THE SYLLABUS QUIZ for 10 points.
- DO THE INTRODUCE YOURSELF (worth 5 points) and WHERE DO I COME FROM DISCUSSION for 15 POINTS ...go to AC CONNEcT BLACKBOARD and CLICK ON DISCUSSIONS!
- For next class, read chapters 1 & 2, and PRINT OFF THEORIES HANDOUT (IF YOU DIDN'T GET IT IN CLASS)
- PRINT OFF and do the SCIENCE LAB in order to study for exam 1. The answers can be found ONLINE, as well
- Print off the STUDY GUIDE for exam 1. Complete it in class as we discuss these issues! That will really cut down on your study time! Your study guide for EXAM 1 (only exam 1) must be completed, filled out, and returned to your instructor the day exam 1 closes and you will get 10 extra points on EXAM 1!
- FOR WEEK 3 and 4: Watch MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING film in CHAPTER 2 folder. Do the lab questions to help you study for exam (not due in class).
WEEK 3: M FEB 3rd
- YOUR STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET and your SYLLABUS QUIZ ARE DUE TODAY. Be sure you return the Student Info Sheet to your instructor (worth 5 points) and the Syllabus quiz is ONLINE and is worth 10 points!
- Finish discussing Ch 1 and science in Sociology
- We will start discussing CH 2 CULTURE and MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING !
- Keep working on that EXAM 1 study guide! Remember, it's worth 10 extra points, if you fill it out, on Exam 1.
- For next week: Discussion and Lecture Chapter 2 on CULTURE
- For next weeks from tonight: Read Chapter 3 and Watch SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD VIDEO online in Chapter 3 folder. Do study guide questions to study for exam (not due in class..it's just for your benefit).
WEEK 4: M FEB10th:
- Finish discussing Chapter 2
- Read chapter 3 for next time. WATCH THE WILD CHILD FILM. Also PRINT OFF THE LOVE AND LOGIC NOTES for our discussion/film
- Work on Study guide for exam. TURN IN the day EXAM 1 CLOSES for 10 points extra on EXAM 1 (REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT). It's worth 10 extra points on exam 1 for being completed!
- Chapter 3 exam opens in two weeks, Monday, Feb 17th and closes one week later, MONDAY, FEB 24th at classtime.
WEEK 5: FEB 17th:
- Discuss chapter 3 on socialization, watch LOVE AND LOGIC film if time in class OR WATCH IT ONLINE, if there isn't time!) Attendance points for film day!
- Read chapter 4 for MONDAY, FEB 24th, as we may start that chapter if there is time.
WEEK 6: FEB 24TH:
- Finish our discussion on chapter 3. We may watch the LOVE & LOGIC film in class. Begin Unit 4 Discuss Chapter 4 on Social Interaction if time.
- Read Ch 4 and 5 for next week.
- FINISH UNIT 1 EXAM STUDY GUIDE! Remember to turn it in next week, when EXAM 1 closes for 10 points on your exam. Print off exam 2 study guide! Bring it to class and fill it in during the lecture! It will help you prepare for the exam, but you don't get points for this study guide..sorry!
UNIT 2: Monday, March 3rd through Monday, APRIL 7th at 7:00 pm, classtime when EXAM 2 is due
WEEK 7: MARCH 3rd
- TONIGHT: EXAM ONE is due and closes at 7:00 pm class time AND your study guide is due for 10 extra points on your exam.
- Discuss chapter 4 on social interaction.
- Read Ch 5 for next week.
- ASSIGNMENT DUE FOR NEXT CLASS: WATCH HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS ONLINE! Write a short paper (2 paragraphs max) over WHAT HAPPENED AT ABU GHRAIB and bring to class in two weeks for 5 attendance points. We will be discussing this in class. There will be questions over this film on your exam and material in your discussion on it as well!
WEEK 8: M MARCH 10th: SPRING BREAK: NO CLASS and NOTHING DUE!
WEEK 9: M MARCH 17th:
- Discuss Chapter 5 and the HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS film that you have watched ONLINE.
- Complete chapter 5 discussion and discuss ABU GHRAIB.
- Read chapter 6 over Deviance and Social Control for next time
- Read African Americans in the Criminal Justice System handout ONLINE!
- DO THE ONLINE DISCUSSION over the film and what would you do! Worth 15 points. Respond to at least ONE OTHER LEARNER! DUE THE DAY THE
WEEK 10: M MARCH 24th
- Finish discussion on Chapter 5 and begin discussion ch 6 on Deviance and social control .
- This instructor highly recommends that you complete the Exam 2 study guide on your own even though it's not due!!
WEEK 11: M MARCH 31st:
- Finish discussing chapter 6
- EXAM TWO opens 8:30 pm over chapters 4, 5 and 6, and African Americans in Criminal Justice System handout and Human Behavior Experiment film. CLOSES MONDAY, APRIL 7th at 7:00 pm, classtime! **NOTE: It is highly recommended that you do EXAM 2 study guide if you want to do well on this exam! However, you do not get graded on it this time!
- Read chapter 7 on Social Stratification and Poverty for Monday, April 7th class.
UNIT 3: APRIL 7th through Monday, MAY 12th at 11:55 pm, when the last exam, EXAM 3 is due. Our class is closed at this time and you will be able to see your final grades at some point on TUESDAY, MAY 13th. Thanks!
WEEK 12: M APRIL 7th
- EXAM TWO closes at 7:00 pm TODAY, class time!
- Discuss CH 7 on Social Stratification
- Print off and work on EXAM 3 study guide to help you prepare for the last exam.
WEEK 13: M NOV 14th
- Finish discussion on Ch 7 and POPULATION
- Watch PEOPLE BOMB in class. ATTENDANCE POINTS given today! ALSO, print off the PEOPLE BOMB FACT SHEET FOR THE EXAM@!
- Read Ch 8 on GENDER for next class.
WEEK 14: M APRIL 21st
- Finish discussion on Ch 7 and start Discussion over Ch 8 on Gender.
- Read Ch 9 on RACE and ETHNICITY for next week.
- WATCH CLASS DIVIDED FILM ONLINE for next week. Do lab questions to study for exam.
- Be filling out the UNIT 3 study guide!
WEEK 15: M APRIL 28th
- Finish discussion over chapter 8 on Gender and begin Discussion over Ch 9 Race and Ethnicity.
- Discuss CLASS DIVIDED FILM and STEREOTYPE THREAT
- Fill out Exam 3 study guide!
- Read Chapter 10 over FAMILY** If we have time, we will cover chapter 10, if not, we will skip it and finish up CH 9 next week!
WEEK 16: M MAY 5th
- Finish Ch 9 over Race and Ethnicity
- Discuss CH 10 and FAMILY** IF TIME
- EXAM 3 OPENS TONIGHT AT 8:30 PM at the close of class AND CLOSES NEXT MONDAY MAY 12th at 11:55 pm.
- CLASS IS CLOSED at 11:55 pm, MONDAY, MAY 12th and your FINAL GRADES WILL BE POSTED TUESDAY, MAY 13th at some point during the day. THANKS and I appreciate having been your instructor for this course! BEST OF LUCK and have a great summer!
Additional Information
HOW TO VIEW YOUR GRADES, INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS AND GRADING RUBRICS FOR YOUR GRADED WORK!
In order to see your grades and the instructor's comments on your work (such as your discussions), GO TO "MY GRADES" tab in the menu to the left of your BLACKBOARD CLASSROOM SCREEN. Find the item you want to look at in the LIST (they are not necessarily in order...sorry!). 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. 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!
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