COURSE SYLLABUSSOCIOLOGY 231.04PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGYWinter Semester 2008COURSE DESCRIPTIONCOURSE OBJECTIVESREQUIRED TEXTMETHOD OF INSTRUCTIONATTENDANCEWITHDRAWAL FROM CLASS“I” INCOMPLETE GRADESTUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESEXAMINATIONSExaminations, attendance, and class assignments will account for 100% of your finalCOURSE SCHEDULEDATE TITLEJanuaryTOPICOBJECTIVEChallenge students to comprehend and use information in the written formCRITERIACOURSE SYLLABUSSOCIOLOGY 231.04PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGYWinter Semester 2008Monday and Wednesday9:30 a.m. – 10: 57 a.m. PLUS 12 HOURS TBAInstructor: Debra SwihartTelephone: (517) 796-8590E-Mail: [email protected]: 796-8637Office Hours: McDivitt Hall room 144 Mondays and Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Lenawee CenterTuesdays and Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Additional hours by appointmentCOURSE DESCRIPTION The discipline and its contributions to understanding the fundamental processes of social interaction. Includes development of self, socialization process, groups, and socialstructure. Application of sociological principles to our societyby examination of relevant research. COURSE OBJECTIVES1. Examine problems and issues related to life and the behavioral sciences in general and sociology in particular, using appropriate critical thinking techniques.2. Comprehend and use information, including written and oral forms.3. Apply scientific process and related techniques, as employed by science in general and the social sciences in particular.4. Understand at least three competing theories of human behavior in general and sociology in particular.5. Understand individual and group differences, and show appreciation for the traditions and values of various groups in the United States.ASSOCIATE DEGREE OUTCOMES (ADO’S)This class will stress the following essential skills, knowledge,and abilities expected of college educated people.ADO 2 Demonstrate the ability to comprehend and use information including written and oral forms. ADO 4 Demonstrate the ability to examine problems and issues related to society and employ appropriate critical thinking skills.ADO 7 Demonstrate critical thinking skills involving curiosity, emotion, evaluation of evidence, understanding implications and problem solving.ADO 10 Demonstrate an understanding of 3 competing theories as applied to the field of sociology. REQUIRED TEXTKendall, Diane SOCIOLOGY IN OUR TIMES, Wadsworth Sixth EditionInteractive Movie CD Reel SocietyMETHOD OF INSTRUCTIONThis course will be based on lecture, class discussion and group activities. There may also be in-class and out of class writing assignments. Students should feel free to ask questions at any time. The discussions are an important andcritical element of this course. For the discussion to be successful and for you to participate you must have finished the reading assigned before you come to class. As a generalrule, it is a good idea to bring your book to class. I will not simply trace the textbook. Examinations will cover lecture and class material, textbook material, handout material and video presentations.ATTENDANCEIt is expected that you attend class regularly. My experiencehas taught me that regular class attendance is strongly correlated with survival in college. You will be responsible for what is assigned in the text and what is discussed in class. Class attendance is graded by having 5 points deducted from your overall points for each absence. I do realize that circumstances beyond one’s control can, on rare occasion, make class attendance impossible. In such cases, it is your responsibility to make yourself aware of course changes which have been announced to the class in your absence. WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASSLast day for refund with no “W” January 30, 2008Last day to withdraw with a “W” April 7, 2008“I” INCOMPLETE GRADEA student may request an “I” grade from an instructor. The request for the “I” grade may be granted if, in the opinion of the instructor, the course work is sufficient in quality and quantity to meet course objectives. All allowed make-upexams must be taken within the prescribed time unless extended by the instructor.A grade of “I” may be removed by satisfactory meeting the course objectives during either of the next full-length semesters (fall/winter) or at an earlier date specified by the instructor.If the “I” is not removed by the end of the specified time, the“I” grade will remain as a permanent entry on the student’s transcript, and the student must register and repeat the course to receive a grade and credit for degree and/or transfer purposes.STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESStudents requiring special assistance (including those affected by the American with Disabilities Act) should contact the Center for Student Success. This is the first step in acquiring the appropriate accommodations to facilitate your learning.EXAMINATIONSAs of now, I plan to give a multiple choice/short answer test after 2 chapters/topics are completed. Make up tests will be allowed only in cases of documented emergencies. Each test will cover information from the lectures and class discussions, text, handouts, etc. No late work will be accepted.GRADING SCALE Students can accumulate 500 points:300 points from 5 tests (60 points x 5 tests)120 points from video papers (4 papers x 30 points)80 points Reel Society portfolioThere will be periodic opportunities to earn extra credit for in-class and outside assignments. If you miss a class, no make- up work for extra credit is allowed. Examinations, attendance, and class assignments will account for 100% of your final grade.450 plus 4.0425 - 449 3.5400 - 424 3.0375 - 399 2.5350 - 374 2.0325 - 349 1.5300 – 324 1.0Below 299 0.0 THE INSTRUCTOR CAN CHANGE THE SCHEDULE, FORMAT OF THE CLASS DISCUSSION AND/OR FORMAT OF THE EXAMS AT ANY TIME DURING THE SEMESTER IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE THE CLASS NEEDSCOURSE SCHEDULEDATE TITLEJanuary21 M Introduction to Sociology & Chapter 123 W Chapter 1 28 M Chapter 130 W Chapter 2February04 M Chapter 2 VIDEO # 106 W Test # 1 (chapters 1