COURSE SYLLABUSSOCIOLOGY 231.71PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGYSpring Semester 2007COURSE DESCRIPTIONCOURSE OBJECTIVESREQUIRED TEXTMETHOD OF INSTRUCTIONATTENDANCEWITHDRAWAL FROM CLASS“I” INCOMPLETE GRADESTUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESEXAMINATIONSExaminations, attendance, and class assignments will account for 100% of your finalCOURSE SCHEDULEDATE TITLEMAYTOPICOBJECTIVEChallenge students to comprehend and use information in the written formCRITERIACOURSE SYLLABUSSOCIOLOGY 231.71PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGYSpring Semester 2007Monday and Wednesday9:00 a.m. – 11:34 a.m. PLUS 12 HOURS Instructor: Debi SwihartTelephone: (517) 796-8590E-Mail: [email protected]: 796-8637Office: McDivitt Hall room144 COURSE DESCRIPTION The discipline and its contributions to understanding the fundamental processes of social interaction. Includes development of self, socialization process, groups, and social structure. Application of sociological principles to our society by examination of relevantresearch. 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 traditionsand 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 5 Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a team to solve problems, Complete tasks and evaluate roles of other team members.ADO 10 Demonstrate an understanding of 3 competing theories as applied to the field of sociology. REQUIRED TEXTKendall, Diane SOCIOLOGY IN OUR TIMES, WadsworthInteractive 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 and critical 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 general rule, 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 experience has 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 CLASSIt is critical that you check on the dates to withdraw for refunds or a “W”. You may do so by going to www.jccmi.edu and under “Quick Links” choose “drop Classes” for the appropriate class and date.If you decide not to complete the course, and do not withdraw, your grade will be determined based on the grades you have earned. This can result in a grade of 0.0.“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-up exams 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 each 2 chapters/topics are completed. Each test will cover information from the lectures and class discussions, text, handouts, etc. GRADING SCALE Students can accumulate 500 points:300 points from tests100 points from REEL SOCIETY Portfolio100 points from video papersThere 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 3.0350 - 399 2.5325 - 349 2.0275 - 324 1.5250 - 274 1.0Below 250 0.0THE 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 TITLEMAY14 Introduction to Sociology & Chapter 116 Chapter 2______________________________________________________21 TEST CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 Video # 1 Chapter 323 Chapter 3 and Chapter 11 28 NO CLASS MEMORIAL DAY30 TEST CHAPTERS 3 AND 11 Video # 2 Chapter