Download SOCY 101: Introduction to Sociology - Social Science

Introduction to Sociology 101
Fall 2011 Syllabus
Instructor: Charles Carris
Ririe High School
Phone: (208) 538 – 7311
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mailing Address:
Ririe High School
P.O. Box 568
Ririe, ID 83443
CSI Mission Statement
The College of Southern Idaho, a comprehensive community college, provides quality educational, social, cultural, economic, and
workforce development opportunities that meet the diverse needs of the communities it serves. CSI prepares students to lead
enriched, productive and responsible lives in a global society.
General Education Criteria: This course satisfies all eight criteria for general education. It is designed to:
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provide a broad-based survey of a discipline and show the interconnectedness of knowledge.
develop a discerning individual.
practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
promote awareness of social and cultural diversity in order to appreciate the commonality of mankind.
foster the balance between individual needs and the demands of society.
reinforce reading, writing, speaking, and/or quantitative skills.
encourage and inspire life-long learning.
encourage creativity.
Social Science Department Mission Statement
The mission of the Social Science Department is to provide educational, social and cultural opportunities which encourage enriched,
productive and responsible lives primarily by instructing students to understand, interpret, and apply Social Science discipline
coursework.
Social Science Department Goals: This course also addresses the following Social Science Department goals:
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help students understand important facts, concepts and theories of Social Science subjects.
help students acquire techniques and methods used to gain new knowledge in the disciplines.
help students learn to distinguish between fact and opinion.
teach students to use evaluation, analysis and synthesis to interpret and solve problems.
teach students to use different perspectives from the social sciences to make better-informed decisions
help students acquire an informed understanding of various cultures.
prepare students to transfer to a university.
Sociology Program Mission Statement
The Sociology Program provides an understanding of the social forces which help shape our lives and the interconnectedness of all
peoples. It also prepares students for transfer to upper division sociology programs at the college or university of their choice, and
helps them to form rational and constructive relationships with their fellow human beings.
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To introduce students to major sociological theories and sociologists.
To provide insights into the relationship between the social organization of group life and its subsequent impacts on the
thinking, acting, and interaction patterns of individuals.
To offer a General Education choice for the Social Sciences.
To contribute to the knowledge base for Criminal Justice Administration, Social Work and other related careers.
To furnish quality courses for the first two years of a Sociology major.
To prepare students to excel in their upper division programs.
Sociology 101 Catalog Course Description: The basic concepts, principles, and processes in sociology. An introduction to material
relating to culture, social interaction, institutions, and social change.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Macionis, John J., SOCIOLOGY 13th ED., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 2010
Course Outcomes:
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1. Define sociology, identify the basic components of the sociological perspective and
understand the major sociological theories.
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2. Become familiar with the historical development of sociology.
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3. Understand normative systems and the impact of culture upon human behavior.
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4. Identify the importance of a global perspective and the interdependence of our
world’s nations and peoples.
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5. Understand the major features of social stratification systems.
6. Define various forms of social organizations and understand the relationship
between social structure and human behavior.
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CLASSROOM CONDUCT: Please be courteous and respectful to your instructor and fellow students. Be on time to class. No
excessive talking.
HONESTY POLICY:
Per CSI Student Handbook, if a student in this course cheats on an exam or quiz and/or plagiarizes a written assignment, a score of
zero will be recorded for the work in question.
LIBRARY USE: Students are encouraged to utilize the resources in the Library, to assist in achieving the course goals.
DISABILITIES: Any student with a documented disability may be eligible for related accommodations.
ON-LINE COURSE EVELUATION STATEMENT: To help instructors continually improve courses, students are strongly encouraged to
go online to http://evaluation.csi.edu and complete anonymous evaluations which open two weeks before the end of the course
and close the last day of class. When students enter the site, they find evaluations for their enrolled courses. Thank you for this
valuable input!
GRADING
Exams: There will be Three (3) exams during the semester. Each exam will include 50 multiple choice questions and worth 50 points.
The exams will be based upon lectures and text. They will occur in class on the day scheduled for the exam.
Papers: There will be two (2) assigned papers this semester; each is worth 20 points. Paper topics will be issued throughout the
semester. Papers are to be typewritten or computer generated, double-spaced, 12-point font, 1 inch margins and 2 to 2 1/2 pages
long, stapled, do not put in folders or use cover sheets. If less than 2 pages of content or more than 3, then an automatic 3 points
will be deducted. I expect correct grammar and punctuation (3 points of your paper is allotted to grammar and punctuation). Late
papers are accepted with a 10 point deduction.
Syllabus Quiz: Each student is required to complete the syllabus quiz; worth 5 points. You will find the quiz on Blackboard in the
“syllabus quiz” tab. The quiz contains 10 multiple choice questions covering the course syllabus. You will have 30 minutes to answer
the questions and may use the syllabus as a resource.
Participation:
Attendance: Attendance is expected. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class period; each is worth one
point. Points are only granted to students who attend the full class period. There are 52 class periods this Tri-Semester;
total attendance is worth 40 points. Any points earned over 40 will count as extra-credit. Students who are involved in a
school activity and who will miss class need to notify me prior to that class period. A class missed to required participation
in a verified school activity will not be consider an absence.
Activities: During the semester we will have Nine (9) activity days. These days we will use a portion (sometimes the whole
period) of class to have a discussion on a designated sociological topic. Participation during each of these periods will be
worth 3 points each. Most times the student must prepare his/her participation ahead of time (by completing an assigned
task).
Point Scale
Exams x 2 = 100 points
Syllabus Quiz = 5 points
Papers x 2 = 40 points
“activities” x 9 = 27
Attendance = 40 points
Total = 212 points
Grade Breakdown
A 90% = 191 – 212
B 80% = 169.5 – 190.5
C 70% = 148.5 – 169
D 60% = 127– 148
F 59% ↓ = 126.5 points and below
Tentative Schedule
9/ 8 – 9/16: Chapters 1 and 4 (Chp. 1 The Sociological Perspective; Chp. 4 Society)
9/19 – 9/26: Chapters 2 and 3 (Chp. 2 Sociological Investigation; Chp. 3 Culture)
9/ 27 – 10/3: Chapters 3 and 5 (Chp. 3 Culture; Chp. 5 Socialization)
10/ 4 – 10/13: Chapters 5 and 6 (Paper #1 due) (Chp. 5 Socialization; Chp. 6 Social Interaction in Everyday Life)
10/14 – 10/25 : Chapter 9 (Chp. 9 Deviance)
10/26 – 10/27: Midterm and activities
10/28-11/3: Chapters 10/11 (Chp. 10 Social Stratification; Chp. 11 Social Class in the United States)
11/4 – 11/7: Chapters 14 and 13 (Chp. 14 Race and Ethnicity; Chp. 13 Gender Stratification)
11/8 – 11/14: Chapters 18 (Chp. 18 Families)
11/15 – 11/21: Chapter 22 (Chp. 22 Population, Urbanization, and Environment)
11/22 – 12/1: Chapter 21 (Paper #2 due) (Chp. 21 Health and medicine; Chp. 23 Collective Behavior and Social Movements)
12/2: Final exam (date not yet determined)
** If you need to withdraw from the course – it is your responsibility to do so. You will receive an F if you begin coursework but
quit partway through and do not withdraw.