Introduction to SociologySociology 101- 0016 Section 20302 Ace + Spring, 2011 Elaine G. King Home phone: 602-588-1465Phone Hours: 9am to 9pmText: Sociology: John J. Macionis, 13th editionCourse Description:“Fundamental concepts of social organization, culture, socialization, social institutions andsocial change.” The purpose of this course is for the student to develop an understanding andappreciation for the ways in which sociology may be used to understand life and culture. Inparticular, the student will be able to apply the three sociological perspectives and understand thevariance of outcome that results from using each one.Course Objectives:1. To understand the history, development, and composition of cultures and societies.2. To understand and be able to apply sociological perspectives as a means of explainingand analyzing cultures and societies.3. To understand the implications of policy decisions in sociological terms.Course Evaluations (Grades):.At the beginning of each class, attendance will be taken. Excessive absences or tardinesswill result in either a lowering of your grade or withdrawal from class with a failing grade. (Seebelow.) There will be one major mid-term exam, plus a final exam. There may also beunannounced short exams covering the material that has been assigned up to that point. The majorexams must be done on ScanTron cards, available at the Ace+ office. There will also be twopapers. These will be graded as A, B, C, D, or F. Because the number of items in each multiple-choice exam will differ, and the two other exams are papers, grading will be determined on thebasis of the class curve: the students with the most points will receive an A, the next group a B,etc. A list of books will be given to you from which to choose a book for a report/analysis that will be due at the end of the term. Other books may be chosen if approved by the instructor.The report must be at least five pages, following the rules listed below, and reflect anunderstanding of the content of this course. This means that you are to take to content of thebook you choose, and apply to the various parts of it as much of the material from the course asyou can. Grades will be determined by the quality of this analysis, content, grammar, spelling, andstyle. You are to use either APA or MLA style. It is suggested that you find someone to help withediting if needed. Reports must be typed in a 12 point font and double spaced on white paper with1 inch margins. Pages should be stapled together; they should not be put in any kind of folder. Iwill not provide a stapler.Other activities may be assigned at the discretion of the instructor.You will also be asked to give a report in class of an observation you have made of somekind of behavior from a qualitative perspective. Class reports will not be graded, but not giving areport will lower your final grade, and any report that is not given in the appropriate qualitativeform will have to be redone. As these reports are not scheduled, it would be best to give them assoon as possible. Just let me know when you are ready. There will be no time available at the endof the semester.As stated in the Student Handbook, ANY INDICATIONS OF CHEATING ORPLAGIARISM, INCLUDING LACK OF, OR INCORRECT CITATIONS will result in either agrade of F, or lowering of the grade, as determined by the instructor.. Extra Credit may be earned for any project suggested by you and approved by theinstructor. Simply copying articles, unless specifically assigned, will not count for extra credit. “If you have a disability that may have some impact on your work in this class and forwhich you may require accommodations, you need to notify the Disability Services and Resourcesoffice, located in TDS 100. Their phone number is 623-845-3080.”Attendance Policy Attendance is required. Absence is allowed only in the case of extreme illness oremergency, or by submission of the appropriate official excused absence form. The instructormust be notified of absences at least an hour before the time of the class by leaving a message onher answering machine. (602-588-1465) Unexcused and/or unreported absences may affect yourgrade, unless special arrangements have been made with the instructor, such as in a case ofextreme illness or surgery, or death of a family member.Class ScheduleThis is your reading and discussion schedule. This course will use a number of videos to illustratethe material given in the text. Therefore, the schedule will be somewhat flexible, and while basedon the material in the text, will not necessarily recapitulate it. You will be expected to read andunderstand the material on your own before the beginning of each class; if you have questionsabout it, you are encouraged to ask them in class. If it puzzles you, it puzzles others.Your opinions and comments are welcome, as long as they are relevant. You may speak up atwill, as long as rules of politeness are observed. You are encouraged to discuss with each otherpoints being made in class, as long as the entire class is able to hear what you are saying. It isespecially encouraged that you relate the material being discussed to events in the world.January 15 - Housekeeping and getting acquainted. Explanation of course requirements including grading and observational study. Presentation by Mark Robinson on internet use of textmaterials.January 22 - Chapter 1. The Sociological Perspective. Chapter 2. Sociological investigation.February 5 - Chapter 3. Culture. Be prepared to discuss your culture and how it is different fromothers. Video “Crash”*Paper 1. Theory.February 12 - Chapter 4. Society. Chapter 5. Socialization. Be prepared to discuss how you are being raised.February 19 - Chapter 6. Social Interaction in Everyday Life. Video “The Wild Child”Short research paper. What usually happens to “feral” children who have been found?March 5 - Chapter 7. Groups and Organizations. Chapter 10. Social Stratification.March 12 - Chapter 11. Social Class in the United States. Be prepared to discuss the class towhich you feel you belong, and why. Video. First part of “Ellis Island”*Mid-term Exam.March 19 - Spring BreakMarch 26 - Chapter 12. Global Stratification..Video. Last two parts of “Ellis Island” April 2 - Chapter 13. Gender Stratification. Be prepared to discuss examples you bring to class. Chapter 14. Race and Ethnicity. Chapter 15. Aging and