1 GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOCIOLOGY 101 Online Course Syllabus Spring 2011 Section20295 WELCOME EVERYONE!!! Professor: Ms. Barbara L. Romero, M.A.Ed. Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Virtual Availability: Best way to reach me is email – I will respond within 24 Hours – usually sooner  E-mails are always encouraged! Class Schedule -ONLINE COURSE ASSIGNMENTS WILL OPEN UP EVERY MONDAY AT 9 AM FOR THE WEEK. (EXCEPT FOR WEEK 1 WHICH WILL OPEN ON SATURDAY January 15th.) -ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE THE FOLLOWING MONDAY AT MIDNIGHT! Please note that responses to your classmates Discussion Boards are due two days later, Wednesdays at Midnight. -PLEASE SCHEDULE YOUR TIME TO BEST FIT YOUR PERSONAL SCHEDULE! -ONCE THE ASSIGNMENTS ARE SUBMITTED BY THE DEADLINE, GRADING WILL BE COMPLETED WITHIN A WEEK. IF I AM BEHIND IN GRADING I WILL POST AN ANNOUNCEMENT. Required Text: Sociology John J. Macionis 2010, 13th Edition Prentice Hall2 2.NOT ON OUR WATCH Don Cheadle and John Prendergast 2007 Hyperion Publishing ISBN 1-4013-0335-8 Order your books from the Bookstore at GCC 3.Java software-if you don’t have the software, you will see a window open up asking you to install it when you open a voice email and/or voice announcement. 4. Microsoft Powerpoint software 5. Microsoft Excel software 6. One Zip Disk or One USB Mobile Drive (storage stick) (recommended) Course Description As described in the course catalog, this course focuses on the fundamental concepts of social organization, culture, socialization, social institutions and social change. Course material includes information which may be considered controversial and sensitive. Some of the film, readings, topics and discussions may be considered graphic, disturbing and possibly depressing. Films which may be defined as graphic by some audiences may be shown in this course. You are3 still responsible for the assignments connected to the course material and films even if they are considered sensitive and graphic. There are no “alternate” assignments. Every student has the same assignments to complete in this course. If this concerns you, you must speak with me. Even though social issues/problems may be negative, upsetting and disturbing at times, we will make every attempt to discuss positive aspects of social change and possible solutions which provide hope for society. Learning Outcome(s) What can the student be expected to do after this course? 1. Understand the social science research process 2. Understand the significance of research 3. Understand the sociological perspective 4. Develop a sociological imagination, in other words, critical thinking of social issues 5. Become more socially aware of the world 6. Become more interested in social activism, in other words, being involved in the global community 7. Be interested in learning more about social issues in everyday life 8. Be able to communicate ideas about social issues through writing Course Competencies We will cover the Maricopa County Community College Official Course Competencies as described below. This information was taken from the MCCCD website-Maricopa Community Colleges MCCD Official Course Competencies: Introduction to Sociology Define sociology and explain how it differs from other social sciences. (I) Explain the sociological imagination and how it operates in everyday life. (I) Describe the basic theoretical perspectives sociologists use to analyze social phenomena. (II) Name and briefly describe the importance of selected major theorists to the field of sociology. (II) List and explain the stages in a basic research design. (III) Describe and differentiate between qualitative and quantitative research methods. (III) Define the basic sociological concepts: culture, society, socialization, social structure, groups, and institutions. (IV) Describe values and norms, including mores, folkways, and laws. (IV) Describe societal and structural factors that can influence individual behavior. (V) Describe sociological/psychological theories as they relate to the development of the self.(V) Describe the influence of selected institutions on society and the individual. (VI)4 Describe the influence of selected institutions on society and the individual. (VI) Describe the effect of race/ethnicity, sex/gender, and age on social inequality. (VII) Explain major sociological perspectives on social class. (VII) Explain how conflict, functionalist, and symbolic interactionist theoretical perspectives view deviance and conformity. (VIII) Describe and explain social change, including the influence of collective behavior, social movements, and demographic factors. (IX) Participation Policy Participation in an online course is defined as consistent engagement with course activities throughout the entire semester. Timely completion of the required assignments is extremely important to your success. We recommend that you plan on working a minimum of three hours per credit hour, per week on homework assignments to ensure your success in this course. (For example: SOC 101 = 3 credits x 3 hours = 9 hours per week minimum). All work must be submitted electronically from the Assignments area (View/Complete) or posted on the appropriate discussion board forum(or blog or wiki) on or before the Due Date. If you find you cannot complete the course with a passing grade, be sure to file a withdrawal form to officially withdraw you from the course. If not, a failing grade will appear on your college record. *No extensions are granted in Online Courses. I do not offer incompletes. Time Management Success in any classes depends on effective time management skills. Use your limited time wisely by placing all of your class assignment due dates, quiz and test dates on a semester calendar so you have a clear idea of what is due, and when. Break large assignments into smaller chunks that can be done in short time-spans, such as during breaks in your class schedule, for example. Write daily to-do lists with completing school work as the top priorities. Click on the links below to access a PowerPoint and short video on time management. • Time Management PowerPoint • 'Top Student' Time Management Video (Approximately 8 min 15 sec)5 Learning Styles and Student Success Successful college students have identified their preferred learning style(s) and adopt study strategies