Social Problems Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor
Debra Avara (Curriculum Vitae)Office Hours
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Course
SOCI-1306-001 Social Problems
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills
Course Description
Application of sociological principles and theoretical perspectives to major social problems in contemporary society such as inequality, crime and violence, substance abuse, environmental issues, deviance or family problems.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Class Type
Online Course
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Supplies
\ Students must have access to a reliable computer. Access to some word processing software, such as MS Word (preferred). Internet access is a must.
Student Performance
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
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1. Describe how the sociological imagination can be used to explain the emergence and implications of contemporary social problems.
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2. Explain the nature of social problems from at least one sociological perspective, e.g., critical, functional, interpretive, etc.
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3. Identify multidimensional aspects of social problems including the global, political, economic, and cultural dimensions of social problems.
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4. Discuss how “solutions” to social problems are often contentious due to diverse values in society.
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5. Describe how the proposed “solutions” to a social problem, including social policies, may bring rise to other social problems.
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Expected Student Behavior
\ All Students are expected to follow the Amarillo College Student Code of Conduct. Any violation of this will be dealt with appropriately.
Grading Criteria
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\\ Outlined in class online syllabus. Quizzes have equal weight and value for the course.
\\ 90% - 100% = A 510 - 459
\\ 80% - 90% = B 448 - 408
\\ 70% - 80% = C 407 - 357
\\ 60% - 70% = D 356 - 306
\\ under 60% = F 305 down
\\ None, all work is done online according to the calendar due dates.
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Attendance
\ This is an online class. All work is done online.
Calendar
FALL 2014
Each Lesson has a quiz that must be completed by a specified due date and time. Once the quiz is off, it is OFF.
It is the student's responsibility to check the Lessons and Calendar located in the class site on Blackboard.
Included in weekly quizzes. Some weeks have more than 1 quiz or assignment due, be careful with your dates. You can check quiz dates in the quiz list (under the lesson tab) or on the calendar.
Instructions:
Read the chapters specified and complete the corresponding quiz by the date listed below.
Quizzes must be completed by NOON on the due date.
| Due Date | Assignment |
| August 26 |
Class Begins |
| August 28 | Chapter 1: Sociological Perspectives on Social Problems (Quiz 1 due by Sept 4th) |
| September 45 |
Chapter 2: Problems of Health and Health Care (Quiz 1 & 2 due today) |
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September 11 |
Chapter 3: Problems of Mental Illness and Treatment Survivor Paper |
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September 18 |
Chapter 4: Alcohol and Other Drugs |
| September 25 |
Chapter 5: Crime and Violence Chapter 6: Poverty Amid Affluence |
| October 2 |
Chapter 7: Racism, Prejudice, and Discrimination |
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October 9 |
Chapter 8: Gender and Sexuality |
| October 16 |
Chapter 9: An Aging Society Chapter 10: The Changing Family |
| October 23 |
Chapter 11: Problems of Education |
| October 30 |
Chapter 12: Problems of Work and the Economy |
| November 6 |
"Just the Basics Please" Appendix Due |
| November 13 |
Chapter 13: Population and Immigration Extra Credit Assignment Due |
| November 18 |
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW |
| November 20 |
Chapter 14: Technology and the Environment |
| November 26 |
Chapter 15: War and Global Insecurity |
| November 27 |
Thanksgiving |
| December 8 |
Finals Week |
| December 13 |
COMMENCEMENT |
Additional Information
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Purpose and Goals:
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1. To gain an understanding of what causes social problems.
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2. to analyze the nature and extent of a variety of social problems.
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3. To look at possible solutions to these problems.
\ This is an online class. Students must log in and check assignments and lectures and the dates they are due.
\\ The Instructor reserves the right to change the syllabus and/or calendar if necessary.
Syllabus Created on:
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Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM