Electronic ReserveSocial StructureSociology 3030-001Instructor: Bruce Rigby Spring 2008Class Meetings: Mon/Wed/Fri, 11:50-12:40am, Behs 102Office: BEHS 311 Office Hours: Before/After class or by appointmentPhone: 581-5842 or 581-6153 (message)E-mail: [email protected] Text: Collins, Randall and Michael Makowsky. The Discovery of Society (7th edition). 1998. McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 0-07-250736-5*** Additional readings on reserve at Marriot Library***1. Course DescriptionThis course will examine both theoretical and empirical studies of social organization. We will look at social organization from the level of the dyadand onward to the global order. The first half of the class will be primarily theoretical with a focus on how we perceive, and attempt to understand social order. The second half of the class will examine more contemporary social issues such as gender, social stratification, and the world-economy. Throughout the course we will critically evaluate many of the prominent theoretical perspectives and challenge each of them.2. Grading ProceduresThe final course grade will be determined by your performance on 3 equally weighted objective/short answer type examinations. The examinations will cover materials from the text, lecture, class discussions, and the reserve readings. These examinations will contribute 80% of yourfinal grade with the remaining 20% being determined by three short section summaries (detailed explanation will be provided later). The exams will consist of both multiple choice and short answer type questions.3. Class ParticipationParticipation in class discussions is an important part of the learning experience. You will not be graded on class participation, but the format ofthis class is designed to encourage the sharing of ideas. These class discussions will enhance the learning experience for each of us throughout the semester.4. Tentative ScheduleWeek 1 (Jan 7-11) Overview and Introduction, Chapter 1 Week 2 (Jan 14-18) **Human Rights Day, Mon, Jan 14** Chapter 2 and McIntyre: Responding to Chaos.Week 3 (Jan 21-25) Chapters 3 and 4Week 4 (Jan 28-Feb 1) Chapter 5 Week 5 (Feb 4-8) Wolf: Inventing Society, Review of section **Friday, Feb 8, Exam #1, Summaries Due** Week 6 (Feb 11-15) Chap 6 and Durkheim: Religion and Society Week 7 (Feb 18-22) **Presidents Day, Mon, Feb 18** Chapter 7Week 8 (Feb 25-Mar 1) Chapters 8 and 9Week 9 (Mar 3-7) Chapter 9 and Review ** Friday, March 7, Exam #2, Summaries Due**Week 10 (Mar 10-14) Chapters 10 and 11***Spring Break, March 17-21*** Week 11 (Mar 24-28) Tönnies article and chapter 12Week 12 (Mar 31- Apr 4) Chapters 13 and 14 Week 13 (April 7-11) Wallerstein: The Rise and Future Demise of the World Capitalist System and chapter 15Week 14 (April 14-18) Chapters 15 and 16Week 15 (April 21-23) Ritzer: The McDonaldization of Society ***Wednesday, April 23rd, Exam #3, Section Summaries DueNotice: University guidelines for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require the following to be included in all syllabi:“The University of Utah seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services, and activities for people with disabilities. If you will need accommodations in the class, reasonable prior notice needs to be given tothe Center for Disability Services, 162 Olpin Union Building, 581-5020 (V/TDD). CDS will work with you and the instructor to make arrangements for accommodations.All written information in this course can be made available in alternative format with prior notification to the Center for Disability Services.”Electronic ReserveA. Students should fill out a Network ID application to get a campus computing account from the Academic Computing Help Desk in room 464 on the 4th floorof the Marriott Library. Their phone numbers are 581-6802 or 581-7018. The process takes approximately 24 hours for the Network ID to become active. The Network ID application can be done online at; http://www.helpdesk.utah.edu/remote/uofunet.html.B. Electronic readings are found in the UNIS Reserve catalog. The articles can be viewed from any terminal in the building or from anyone’s home terminal. Go to the Marriott Library home page, UNIS Reserve Catalog. Type in either course or instructor and the list of reserve readings will come up, including Electronic Readings. Click on View Full Text (requires Acrobat reader) to openan electronic reading.C. If landscape articles are not turned so they can be read on screen, use the page rotate arrows at the top of the screen directly above the article, and the article will automatically rotate. If the article doesn’t rotate so you can read it, download the current version of Adobe Acrobat, which can be done for free at http://www.lib.utah.edu/circ/reserve/main.html.D. Students who want off-campus access must have an U. of U. Network ID to access E-reserves. Students need a computer equipped with; 1. Internet access, 2. A web browser, 3. Adobe Acrobat