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Introduction toSociology
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course:
Introduction to Sociology
Text:
Anderson, Margaret L. & Howard F. Taylor. © 2013. Sociology: The Essentials, 7e. Belmont, CA: Cengage.
Course Description:
This course is a study of major concepts and theoretical approaches of sociology with emphasis on culture, socialization, social organization, and social stratification.
Prerequisites: None.
Competencies:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
  1. Compare the main theoretical traditions and theorists in sociology and describe how the sociological perspective contributes to an understanding of social life and the social origin of beliefs, values, and behaviors;
  2. Define and explain the characteristics and concepts used to analyze culture and the role of diversity in society;
  3. Analyze the research process and research methods, emphasizing their strengths and weakness;
  4. Explain deviance as a social construct and the perspectives used to analyze crime in the U.S;
  5. Explain the concepts and perspectives used to analyze socialization, society, social groups, bureaucracy, social structure, and social institutions and the processes that hold them together;
  6. Analyze religion, families, health, and education as primary social institutions;
  7. Explain the ways society is stratified around the social constructs of class, race, sexual orientation, and gender;
  8. Identify how global stratification is measured and perspectives on population, development, and the state;
  9. Explain the implications of societies on the environment and identify the characteristics and processes of the social change and social movements.

Delivery Modes:
Lecture, Electronic Presentation, Demonstrations, Video/Audio Presentations, Case Studies, Field Trips, Website(s), Course books, Articles; In the event of the inability of the Institution to deliver ground material web material will be made available;
Assessment:
Quizzes and Tests, Papers and Group Presentations, Discussion
Communication:
Lecture, Collaborative Discussion, Group Projects, Electronic Communication, Course Website
Student Responsibilities:
Regular class attendance is a student’s obligation. If for some reason a student misses class, it is his or her responsibility to see the instructor regarding missed assignments and/or activities and to be prepared for the next class. Excessive absences may substantially lower the semester grade. The college requires the instructor to keep accurate records and to report when students are not attending class.

Attendance is part of the course grade. Excused absences are to be documented by the proper authorities. (Coach, Teacher, Doctor, Clinic, Court). Unexcused tests constitute a failing grade. Attendance is required and expected. Please review the required attendance policy. Students loose points for each unexcused absence.

Instructional and Evaluation Methods;
Course includes tests and papers. Students are expected to read the text, attend lectures, and view assigned films. Unexcused tests cannot be made up, without prior approval by instructor. Tests cover text, lectures, passed out materials, and films. Excused tests must be made up within one week.

Missed or Late Assignments/Assessments:
This course includes three exams and four writing assignments. Students are expected to read the text, attend lectures, and view assigned films. Unexcused tests cannot be made up without prior approval by instructor. Tests cover text, lectures, passed out materials, and films. Excused tests must be made up within one week.

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Determination of Final Grade:

Test One= 100 points

Test Two= 100 points

Final= 200 points

Papers= 400 point

Attendance= 100 points

Total= 1000 points

Grading Scale;

930-1000 = A

900-920 = A-

870-890 = B+

830-860 = B

800-820 = B-

770-790 = C+

730-760 = C

700-720 = C-

670-690 = D+

630-660 = D

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Course Ground Rules:
Students should attend the first day of class or contact the instructor prior to the first class. Failure to do this may result in being dropped from the class.

Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited.

Students receiving any type of financial aid or scholarship should contact the Financial Aid Office before making any changes to their schedule. Schedule changes without prior approval may result in loss of award for the current term and future terms.

Students who have not paid fees on time and/or are not correctly registered for this class and whose names do not appear on official class rolls generated by the Admissions and Records Office will not be allowed to remain in class or receive credit for this course.

Cellular phone use during classroom interaction is prohibited. Cellular phones must be turned to the non-audible mode until after class, at which time calls can be received or checked.

12 Week -Schedule
Week / Topics / Target Competencies / Assignments/Assessments / Due Date
1 / CHAPTER 1: DEVELOPING A SOCIOLOGICALPERSPECTIVE
CHAPTER 2: CULTURE / Competency 1;
Competency 2;
2 / CHAPTER 3: DOING SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH / Competency 3;
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3 / CHAPTER 4: SOCIALIZATION AND THE LIFE COURSE
CHAPTER 5: SOCIAL INTERACTION AND SOCIAL STRUCTURE / Competency 5;
Competency 5;

CHAPTER 6: GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS

/ Competency 5;
5 / CHAPTER 7: DEVIANCE AND CRIME / Competency 4;
6 / CHAPTER 8: SOCIAL CLASS AND SOCIAL STRATIFICATION
CHAPTER 9: GLOBAL STRATIFICATION / Competency 7;
Competency 7;
7 / CHAPTER 10: RACE AND ETHNICITY / Competency 7;
8 / CHAPTER 11: GENDER
CHAPTER 12: SEXUALITY / Competency 7;
Competency 7;
9. / CHAPTER 13: FAMILIES AND RELIGION / Competency 6;
10. / CHAPTER 14: EDUCATION AND HEALTH CARE / Competency 6;
11. / CHAPTER 15: POLITICS AND THE ECONOMY / Competency 8;
12. / CHAPTER 16: POPULATION, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIAL CHANGE / Competency 9;

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