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SOCIOLOGY 101 C: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGYFall 2012MWF 9:40-10:40amDr. Lane Destro Office Hours:301 Trout Hall M&W Block 5, 6 & 7B (~1:30-4:00pm) [email protected] & by appointmentWelcome to class! I’m so pleased you’ve selected this course, and I am looking forward to a fun semester! I’ve provided the information below for your reference. Please treat the syllabus as a contract and guide for successful completion of the course. Also, refer to the syllabus frequently for information about the course and semester schedule. If your review of the syllabus fails to answer your questions, feel free to contact me or come to my office. When not in the classroom, I communicate principally via email. Please indicate the course (SOCI 101C) in the subject line of your email. Course ObjectivesThis course is designed to give students an overview of the scope, history and practice of sociology, as well as provide students with an opportunity to develop their own ‘sociological imagination’. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:1) Identify and understand the fundamental theories, research methods and language of the discipline.2) Consider and describe how larger structural and societal forces shape individuals’ lives, values, opportunities, behaviors, decisions and outcomes.3) Employ a sociological perspective to address social, political and economic issues and inequities, including those present in one’s own life. 4) Apply sociological concepts in written work.5) Practice sociological mindfulness in subsequent social science coursework, or elsewhere! Required MaterialsAs this is an introductory sociology class, I only require that you purchase one book for the course. However, this doesn’t mean we won’t be doing a lot of reading! Sociology is a tremendously versatile discipline which speaks to many social problems and questions. Thus, we have to do a lot of reading to suitably introduce ourselves to the incredible body of sociological scholarship and thought! In addition to the one required text, other required readings have been placed on reserve in the library or are available through the course Blackboard website. If you find sociology is something you might want to stick with, I am happy to make recommendations for additional texts to consider adding to your scholarly library. For now, treat the reading assignments as a way to explore sociological scholarship.Refer to your required text and notes from the classroom lectures to help you understand the complexities, language and practice of the science of sociology. Required:McIntyre, Lisa. 2009. The Practical Skeptic: Core Concepts in Sociology (Fourth Edition). Boston: McGraw-Hill. On reserve:Hochschild, Arlie Russell. 2003. The Second Shift. New York: Penguin Books. Sered, Susan and Rushika Fernandopulle. 2005. Uninsured in America: Life and Death in the Land of Opportunity. Berkeley:University of California Press.Venkatesh, Sudhir. 2008. Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets. New York: Penguin.Coursework & GradingYour final course grade will be based on your performance in three major areas: exams, class participation and other written assignments. More detailed information about each exam and assignment will be made available closer to the due date.Destro /Sociology 101C/ Fall 2012 115% Exam 120% Exam 225% Final Exam20% Class Participation (including and not limited to 6 in-class quizzes)20% Other written assignments (3) Exams: The exams will be administered in class and will consist of a combination of questions including and not limited to multiple choice, matching/fill in the blank, short answer and essay. The final exam will be cumulative and administered during the final examination period. Materials from lecture and the assigned reading are fair game for all exams. Class participation: Your grade will be assessed in part through a series of six (6) short, in-class quizzes. Quizzes are preannounced on the syllabus, and failure to attend class on these days will result in zero credit (0) for that quiz, no makeups or exceptions allowed. These quizzes are also designed to provide some practice for the exams. Additionally, your class participation will also be assessed through your regular class attendance and participation in class discussion. If I suspect a majority of students are skipping the required readings, I will hold additional – unannounced – quizzes.Other assignments: Finally, your final course grade will include three written assignments to be completed outside of classroom time. Each is due on the date listed in the syllabus. The goal of these assignments is to help students integrate concepts from class and the readings, become more familiar with the language of sociology and learn key concepts above andbeyond simple memorization. Please refer to the following grading scale for all grades given in this class: A+ 100 % C 76.7 – 73.0 %A 99.9 – 93.0 % C- 72.9 – 70.0 %A- 92.9 – 90.0% D 69.9 – 60.0 %B+ 89.9 – 87.0% F <59.9 %B 86.9 – 83.0%B- 82.9 – 80.0%C+ 79.9 – 77.0 %Important Policies Attendance: Students are expected to attend each and every class! However, unanticipated issues do occur (that’s life!), so you are permitted to miss two classes for any reason without penalty. Afterward, each unexcused absence (see below) will result in a reduction of one percentage point from your final letter grade! Because this is an introductory and participatory course, your attendance is essential. Please prioritize being well-prepared, on time and present in each and every class! Excused Absences/Late Work: If you are required to miss more than two classes, please communicate with me beforehand and provide proper documentation of your absence. Excused absences include but are not limited to: incapacitating illness ofyourself or a family member, family emergencies requiring your presence or your required participation by some other college-sanctioned entity (e.g. academic or athletic event). Absences on exam days will require students to complete an alternative exam (see exam policy section below).All assignments are due at the beginning of class on their due date. Late assignments will be penalized one letter grade for each day late. That is, after the first day late, the maximum grade attainable will be an B+, after the second day late, the maximum grade will be a C+, after three days late, the maximum


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