1 Eastfield College - Social Science & Human Services Spring 2012 Sociology 1301, Introduction to Sociology - Sections 4001 & 4002 3 Credit Hours Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:05am - 9:55am (Section 4001) 10:05am - 10:55am (Section 4002) 11:05am -11:55am (Section 4003) Meeting Room: Instructor: Rachel Carter Contact Information: Office: LC237 Phone: (972) 860-7156 or (972) 860-7159 Email address: [email protected] Hours Available: By appointment Course Description (from Eastfield Catalog): This course is a sociological study of social behavior and social structures, emphasizing the importance of a knowledge and appreciation of the multi-cultural and multiethnic dimensions of society. Topics include cultural elements such as values, norms, beliefs, language and roles, as well as group processes, social conflict and social change. (Credit: 3 Lec.) Textbook: Henslin, James M. Sociology, A Down to Earth Approach. Allyn and Bacon, 8th Edition, 2008. ISBN# 020547957-X (Please note: this book contains a CD; for buy-back, the bookstore requires the CD to be intact.) Prerequisite: The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a statewide program designed to ensure that students enrolled in Texas public colleges and universities have the basic academic skills needed to be successful in college-level course work. The TSI requires assessment, remediation (if necessary), and advising of students who attend a public college or university in the state of Texas. The program assesses a student’s basic academic skills in reading, writing, and math. Passing the assessment is a prerequisite for enrollment in many college-level classes such as English 1301/1302, History 1301/1302, Math 1414, etc. Students who do not meet assessment standards may complete prerequisite requirements by taking developmental courses in the deficient area and passing them with a grade of C or higher. In some cases retesting will also be required. It is up to each student to be aware and informed about requirements that are subject to change. Additional information is available from the TSI Office. https://www1.dcccd.edu/cat0910/admiss/tsi.cfm?loc=42 Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate cross-cultural and global awareness. (IC:3, 2; EO:4) - Discuss the development of sociology as a discipline. (IC : 1, 3; EO: 1,2, 4) - Explain the elements of social structure –including status/ role, social groups, communities and societies-affect the individual. (IC: 1, 2, EO: 1, 2, And 4). - Show how social stratification, ethnicity, sex and gender affect the individual. - Illustrate the social process affects the individual. (IC: 1, 2, 3; EO: 1, 2, 3, and 4) - Demonstrate an ability to distinguish personal troubles from public issues (sociological imagination). (IC: 3; EO 1, 4) - Demonstrate an ability to think critically about social issues. (IC: 3; E: 1, 2, 3, 4) - Demonstrate through writing, the ability to think critically. (IC: 2, 3; EO: 2, 3). - Demonstrate the ability to interpret sociological data through graphs, charts, tables. (IC: 1, 3; EO: 2) - Demonstrate the ability to apply sociological concepts to one’s life. (IC: 2; EO: 2) - Explain how social institutions, technology change. (IC: 1, 3, EO: 1) Course Objectives: - Examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods, social structures, and cultures. - Use and critique alternative explanatory systems and theories. - Recognize and assume one’s own responsibility as a citizen of a democratic society by learning to think for oneself, by engaging in public discourse, and by obtaining information the news media and other appropriate information sources about politics and public policy. - Identify and understand differences and commonalities within diverse cultures. Evaluation Procedures: Five exams will be given worth 100 points each. In addition, there will be a lab grade worth 100 points to complete the point structure for the final grade. A review will be conducted before each exam in class. No make up exams will be given unless a documented emergency prevents the student from taking the exam. You will be able to drop your lowest exam grade. 1. Attendance is mandatory and students are held responsible for all lectures, readings, activities, discussions held during this time. A student’s grade will be lowered if attendance becomes a problem. 2. Semester Projects (Labs) – 100 points of lab work will be required for this class. The work will be experiential in nature and serve to provide hands on experience for studying and developing greater knowledge of our social world. Grade Scale: Exams 400 points (100 points each) Labs 100 points Class participation and attendance 50 points 475-550 A 425-474 B 350-424 C 300-349 D 299 and below F3 Course Outline: Please see attached document for curriculum calendar. Obtaining Final Course Grades using e-Connect: Final Grade Reports are no longer mailed. Convenient access is available online at www.econnect.dcccd.edu. Use your identification number to log into the online system developed by the DCCCD to provide you with timely information regarding your college record. Your grades will also be printed on your Student Advising Report, which is available in the Admissions Office. Eastfield College Email Policy: Faculty and students must have and use a DCCCD account for all correspondence relating to academic coursework. For information on setting up a DCCCD student email account go to: http://www.dcccd.edu/netmail/home.html. Financial Aid Statement: Students who are receiving any form of financial aid should check with the Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawing from classes. Withdrawals may affect your eligibility to receive further aid and could cause you to be in a position of repayment for the current semester. Students who fail to attend or participate after the drop date are also subject to this policy. Financial Aid Statement for Distance Learning Classes: If you are receiving Financial Aid grants or loans and are enrolled in a Distance Learning class, you must show participation in this class prior to the certification date by either e-mailing or contacting the instructor or logging on to campus. Do not drop or stop attending any class without consulting the Financial Aid Office. Changes in your enrollment level and failing grades may require that you repay financial aid funds. Repeating This Course/Third Attempt to