Nearly 10 million poor people live in rural America. That mSOC 101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY M-W-F Fall Semester, 2004 Instructor: Dr. Carol A. Jenkins Office: Faculty Building 05 Room 136 Telephone: 623-845-3602 (24 hr voice mail) Office Hours: MWF 10:00-10:50 T-Th 10:00-11:15 E-mail: [email protected] TEXT: (Required) Macionis (2004-hardback) SOCIOLOGY 10TH ed NJ: Prentice Hall (Student Edition ISBN-0131849182) (Recommended) Study Guide (2004-paper) for Macionis (2004) SOCIOLOGY 10TH edition – separate purchase (information to review text material, summarizes major topics and concepts, includes applied exercises and end-of-chapter tests with solutions) COURSE DESCRIPTION: The systematic study of social behavior and human groups, particularly the influence of culture, socialization, social structure, stratification, social institutions, differentiation by race, ethnicity, gender, age, class and socio/cultural change upon people’s attitudes and behaviors. COURSE GOALS AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Successful completion of the course should enable you to: 1. describe the sociological imagination, foundational concepts/principles and how they apply in your life 2. describe the inter-relatedness of basic sociological concepts: culture, socialization, social structure, institutions, social change and differentiation by race, ethnicity, gender, age, class, region 3. further develop analytical/critical thinking skills by using the insights of sociology/sociological perspectives 4. compare and contrast theoretical orientations in the development of sociological thought, and apply those orientations to an area of social reality 5. describe the role of sociological methodology in building sociological knowledge; identify and compare methodological approaches, research terminology, and basic statistical resources (Census) 6. describe significant variations in American society by region (urban-metropolitan-rural), culture, race, ethnicity, class, gender, age and the significance of diversity in domestic and global context 7. describe the effects of socio-cultural change on individuals and social structures 8. describe strategies for functioning in a pluralistic society and diverse world cultures NOTE: adjustments or changes to the syllabus may be made by the instructor with appropriate student notification COURSE STRUCTURE: combination lecture, discussion, internet exploration, audio-visual analysis and critique, collaborative learning 1COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. The student will be responsible for the text in order of chapter topics assigned. Although class discussions will be largely devoted to the same subject areas as covered by the text, the data of the text is the student’s responsibility, whether covered in class or not. Because of the nature of the many topics under consideration, it is critical for your own learning experience that you will have acquainted yourself with the material of the text prior to class interaction. 2. Regular attendance, as well as punctuality, is expected as an important part of our responsibility to this course. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class hour. Being in class is critical to your learning. Punctuality allows the instructor to teach and classmates to continue learning without being interrupted. --- a basic work ethic and matter of respect. The instructor automatically drops no show students from class during the first week of class. We have long wait lists. Attendance: three cuts (for whatever reason) will be permitted. Additional cuts will be recorded, but with a -5 point penalty for each overcut. Three lates will be tolerated but additional lates will carry a -2 point penalty each. Late means arriving after daily roll has been taken. If lateness is within ten minutes of class beginning, credit for the hour will be given at the instructor’s discretion and only if the student requests a change of the record at the end of the same class hour. This is not giving permission to be late. The instructor reserves the right to use discretion in reviewing any documented extenuating circumstances. Withdrawal requests and paperwork are your responsibility --- watch the dates! Absences due to College-sponsored activities on test dates will require taking exams prior to the designated class day and hour or considered late. Lateness means an automatic -10% reduction from the points possible on the exam. Arrangements must be made in advance with the instructor. Written verification is required in advance. All college sponsored absences must be documented and recorded with the instructor before leaving campus. Note: these expectations are in addition to stated college policy. 3. Academic honesty and integrity is expected with all coursework. See GCC Student Handbook for clarifications. 4. Evaluation Criteria: (based on total point system = 400 points possible) 400 points Four unit tests will be given @ 100 pts each, usually covering three chapters each (final exam will be the fourth unit test – not comprehensive). Range of scores: (instructor distinguishes +/- the college does not) B+ 87 - 89 % C+ 77 - 79 % D+ 67 - 69 % F 0-59% A 93 - 100 % B 83 - 86 % C 73 - 76 % D 63 - 66 % A- 90 - 92 % B- 80 - 82 % C- 70 - 72 % D- 60 - 62 % 5. Make-up examinations will be given at the convenience of the instructor (minimum of one day’s notice). In fairness to your classmates, a (-) ten percent penalty per test will be assessed and ineligibility for bonus points and any applicable instructor adjustment points. HINT – take your test when scheduled. Late make-up exams may be completed any time prior to the second deadline, Wednesday, November 24, 2004 (12:00pm). No late work will be accepted after this deadline. 26. Study skills assessment and development strategies for this course will be available for the purpose of polishing listening skills, note taking, test taking, and comprehension of course materials. Please see the professor. If