Things that make you go hmnnn…..discussion dates Jan. 27Feb. 3Paper due Feb. 5Feb. 19Feb. 26Mar. 4Paper Due Mar. 9Unit IIIMar. 25April. 29April 4Paper due April 6Unit IVApril 22April 29April 4Paper due April 6Soc. 101 – 3882 – M/W – 11 – 12:15 – ASUW – SandsOffice Hours: M/W – GCC – 3 – 4:00Office: 05 – 103Phone: 623 – 845 – 3694Orientation: Jan. 20Lect. I.Introduction to Sociology – Jan. 22 – 27 Lect II.Social Theory – Jan./Feb. 29 – 3 – Ch. 1Lect. III.Social Research – Feb. 5 – 10– Ch. 5TTMYGH # 1 – Feb. 5CD # 1 – Feb. 10Exam # 1 – Feb. 12Lect. IV.Culture – Feb. 17 – 19 – Ch. 2Lect. V.Socialization – Feb. 24 – 26 – Ch. 3Lect. VI.Deviance and Crime – Mar. 2 – 4 – 9 – ChUnit IVLect. X.Family – April 20 – 22 – Ch. 16Lect XI.The Educational System – April 27 – 29 – Lect. XII.The Economic System – May 4 – 6 – Ch. 1TTMYGH # 4 – May 6CD # 4 – May 4“Sociology Live”1Introduction to Sociology Soc. 101 – 3882 Spring, 2004 Mr. Glenn Sims Glendale Community College Course Credit: 3 Semester Hours Time and Location: T/TH – 11 – 12:15 ASUW Sands 327 Office Location: GCC – 05 – 103 Telephone: Office: 623 – 845 – 3694 Office Hours: M / W – GCC – 3 – 4 P.M. Required Text: James M. Henslin Sociology 6th ed. Course Description: This course will have a special focus on Diversity and the curriculum. This is part of the Maricopa County Community College District’s commitment to Diversity in its instructions. As a former member of the district’s committee on Diversity and formally a member of the GCC Diversity’s committee, I am personally committed to Diversity and Multiculturalism across the curriculum. The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the discipline of Sociology and to help the student develop an appreciation for its usefulness in understanding their culture. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to apply the Sociological Perspective in the analysis of everyday life and problems which confront them. Prerequisites: None Course Format: Lecture/Discussion Audio Taping Policy: Students may record lectures if they desire. Course Requirement: (Four) Exams and a Course Diary. CD Course Objectives: 1. To develop a Sociological Perspective on Social Behavior that is based on the Scientific Method rather than Common Sense 2. To identify fundamental patterns of conflict that are present in our society as well as social order and integration. 3. To understand some of the underlying causes of what we call social problems and to see how sociological data enter into policy decisions. 4. To become a more informed consumer of social science data. 5. To gain insight into the social behavior of other people in other cultures and adopt a position of cultural relativism.26. To become aware of the impact of Social Institutions. 7. To understand the process of Socialization and how we become social beings. 8. To become aware of the different ways in which people act, feel, think and define their situations based on their “sex, class, age, ethnic group, geographical region and nationality. ” 9. To improve writing skills in terms of content and ideas: structure( sentence and paragraphical development) and mechanics through assignments and sociological exercises. Course Evaluations: Exams: 4 exams will be given. The composition of the exams will be matching, completions, true or false, multiple choice,multiple choice essay questions and short answer essay questions. Course Diary: A Course Diary (CD) will be required, a handout is attached to explain the details. Extra Credit Points: Things that make you go hmmmmnn….. During class, newspaper articles will be discussed that relate to the content of the lectures or assigned readings and the class focus on DIVERSITY. Students will be allowed to write a reaction paper to newspaper articles. The reaction paper will be awarded points based on the length of the paper. A page with less than one-half1/2) of a page will be awarded .5 a page, with one half1/2) of a page will be awarded 1 point, a page with more than half of a page – but not a complete page will be awarded 1.5 points, and a full page will be awarded 2 points per page. The points earned will be added to student’s total points. These papers cannot be turned in late, they are due by the end of the class period on the due date. Extra Credit Activities: Students will be allowed to earn extra points by attending programs and events at GCC and sometimes3at other places away from GCC. These events may feature speakers, seminars and workshops. Points to be earned will vary according to the event or activity. Points earned will be added to exam scores. The number of these opportunities will not be known at the beginning of the semester. It is not known that if you should miss one of these opportunities, that other opportunities will be available. GRADE DETERMINATION: 4 EXAMS CD…………………..= 1 GRADE GRADE DETERMINED: 5 GRADES AND TTMYGH POINTS AVERAGED AND DIVIDED. ATTENDANCE, MAKE – UP AND LATE POLICY: Perfect attendance will be rewarded by having 10 points added to your final class average (No absences, official or excused). 95 percent attendance (28/29) days present will earn students five points added to their final class average. Students are expected to attend all classes. Students are also expected to take exams when scheduled and turn in the CD when due. Anyone missing over 4 unexcused or unofficial days will have (10) points deducted from their highest grade earned. ANY STUDENT WHO MISSES 4 CONSECUTIVE DAYS WITHOUT CONTACTING THE INSTRUCTOR WILL BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CLASS AND WILL NOT BE REINSTATED. An official absence is when the student is away from campus on college business. An absence will be excused only if advanced notification is given to the instructor prior to the absence, unless an emergency prevents such notification. (10) points will be deducted from any make – up exam and any CD turned in late. CD’s are considered late if they are not turned in by the end of the class period on the due date. In this syllabus you will find the scheduled dates and late deadlines. All make – up exams must be taken in the Testing and Disabilities Services Building (Glendale Community College). The hours of operation are M – Th. From 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.