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Sociology Course Syllabus 2015-2016 Mr. Kucenic – Room 148 Hempfield Area High School Email: [email protected] I.Course Description and Goals Sociology is an elective course that studies human society and social behavior. Positive human relationships are an essential part of a civilized society. Therefore, how we interact with each other is important so that we can find answers to questions and solve problems in our world. This course deals with the social atmosphere that helps to make us who we are and how we behave. This course will introduce you to this science discipline by examining its history, the work of its early and contemporary contributors, essential concepts, research methods, theory and applications. I hope you will see how sociology can help you in improving your understanding of society as we explore the following units: ● Understand essential terminology and assumptions central to this science ● Understand how culture, socialization and social structure impact human behavior ● Apply the sociological perspective to a study of social class, deviance, race and gender ● Understand how sociologists examine the primary institutions of any society including religion, the economy, political structures, the family and the workforce ● Encourage students to apply sociological perspectives to their own lives II.Course Text Sociology: A Down to Earth Approach by James M. Henslin, Ph.d Professor of Sociology at Southern Illinois University. This text is widely used by colleges and universities throughout the country. You will be assigned a book; however, you do not need to bring the text daily. There is a classroom set of textbooks located in the back of the classroom that will be used from time to time. III.Technology Please bring your chromebook to class on a daily basis, it is your responsibility to charge your chromebook nightly so you are prepared for class. The district webpage and google classroom will serve as a valuable resource throughout the semester. You can visit my webpage or google classroom to view lessons/assignments, handouts, powerpoints, etc…You will need to submit assignments throughout the semester to our google classroom and/or google drive. IV.Grades Grades are determined by a point system. Grades will be based on the accumulation of points through tests, quizzes, projects, presentations, homework, etc…The grading scale is determined by the school district and is in your handbook. Unsatisfactory reports are issued through skyward for grades under 70%. *Ethics: Cheating and plagiarism results in loss of credit for the assignment or test. *Dual Enrollment/College in High School* ❏ You can receive college credit for Sociology through Seton Hill University V.Assignments/Absences Assignments will be given to reinforce or to extend class work. Late work will only be accepted through Mr. Kucenic’s late pass system. Please use your passes wisely. Students who are legally absent may submit work without penalty upon return to school. Absent students must make-up exams within (7) days from the return of their absence or a zero for the exam will occur. Please view the weekly agendas/lesson plans to keep up with your absences. VI.Office Hours If you have any concerns about the material or assignments, please contact me. I will make myself available, by appointment, if you are having difficulties with the class or just need someone to talk to. I am here to help you, so please don’t hesitate to ask.