1Soc. 101 – 34052 Introduction to Sociology Fall, 2008 Mr. Glenn Sims Glendale Comm. College Course Credit: 3 Semester Hours Time and Location: TR – 8:30 – 9:45 GCC – CL – 12 Office Location: GCC – 05 – 103 Telephone: Office: 623 – 845- 3694 E-Mail – [email protected] Office Hours: M/W – 9 – 11 Required Text: Richard T. Schaefer “Sociology” 11th Ed. Course Description: The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the discipline of Sociology and to help the student develop an appreciation for its usefulness in understanding their culture. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to apply the Sociological Perspective in the analysis of everyday life and problems which confront them. Prerequisites: None Course Format: Lecture/Discussion Audio Taping Policy: Students may record lectures if they desire. Course Requirements: (Four) Exams and a Doing Sociology/Writing Sociologically Paper. Course Objectives: 1. To develop a sociological perspective on social behavior that is based on the scientific method rather than common sense. 2. To identify fundamental patterns of conflict that is present in our society as well as social order and integration. 3. To understand some of the underlying causes of what we call social problems and to see how sociological data enter into policy decisions. 4. To become a more informed consumer of social science data.25. To gain insight into the social behavior of other people in other cultures and adopt a position of cultural relativism. 6. To understand the process of socialization and how we become social beings. 7. To become aware of the different ways in which people act, feel, think, and define their situations based on their “sex, class, age, ethnic group, geographic region and nationality.” 8. To become aware of the impact of social institutions. 9. To improve writing skills in terms of content and ideas: structure (sentence and paragraph development) and mechanics through assignments and sociological exercises. Course Evaluations: Exams: 4 exams will be given, the composition of the exams will be matching, completions, true or false, multiple choice, and multiple choice essay questions. Doing Sociology/Writing Sociologically Paper: A Doing Sociology/Writing Sociologically Paper will be required, a handout to explain the details is a part of this course outline. Extra – Credit Points: Things that make you go hummmmmmmmmmmm……….. During class, newspaper articles will be discussed that relate to the content of the lectures or assigned readings. Students will be allowed to write a reaction paper to newspaper articles discussions and content. The reaction paper will be awarded points based on the length of the papers. A page with less than one – half will be given .5, a page with one – half will be given 1 point; a page with more than half of a page but not a complete page will be given 1.5 points; and a full page will be given 2 points. The points earned will be added to student’s unit averages and final class averages. These papers cannot be turned in late, they are due by the end of the class period on the due date. Extra – Credit Activities: Students will be allowed to earn extra – credit points by attending programs and events at GCC and at other places, away from GCC. These events may feature speakers, seminars, and workshops. Points to be earned will vary according to the event or activity. Points earned will be added to exam scores. The number of opportunities will not be known at the beginning of the semester. It is not known that if you3should miss one of these opportunities, that other opportunities will be available. Grade Determination: 4 Exams DSWS…………………………………………………………1 Grade Grade determined: 5 grades and TTMYGH/Reaction Paper Points Averaged and divided. Attendance, Make – up and Late Policy: Perfect attendance (30 days) will be rewarded by having 10 points added to your final class average (no absences, even official or excused). 95 percent attendance (29 – 28) days present will earn students five points added to their final class average. Students are also expected to attend all classes. Students are also expected to take exams when scheduled and turn in the DSWS’s when due. Anyone missing over 4 unexcused or unofficial days will have (10) points deducted from their highest grade earned. An absence will be excused only if advanced notification is given to the instructor prior to the absence. Any student who misses 4 consecutive days without contacting the instructor will be withdrawn from the class and will not be reinstated. (10) points will be deducted from any make – up exam and any DSWS turned in late (unless the student has a college business/activity excused absence). DSWS’s are considered late if they are not turned in by the end of the class period on the due date. In this syllabus, you will find the scheduled dates and late deadlines for reaction papers, DSWS’s and exams. All make – up exams must be taken in the Testing Disabilities Service Building (TDS Bldg. – Glendale Community College). The hours of operation are M – TR from 8 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. and Friday 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. You will need a picture I.D. card (preferably your student ID card) in order to complete make – up exams. All and any make – up exams must be taken by the end of the class period on the last possible date. An excused absence does not give students permission to miss the last possible due date for make – ups and turning in assignments late. You are expected to attend class regularly. If a medical, professional, occupational, or personal emergency cause you to miss a class, or if you have an unexcused, excused or official absence, get the notes of the class from a classmate and consult your syllabus for4past, present and future assignments. You may also in advance make arrangements for the lecture to be recorded when you are going to be absent. In this class, students are expected to complete all assigned work. Failure to complete work will result in a grade of F for each incomplete task. Incompletes for the course will generally not be given unless extenuating circumstances exist. Exam Schedule/DSWS schedule and Make – Up/Late deadlines: E # 1 –