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Byrnes High School Mrs. Cooksey [email protected] 949-2355 rd 3 block planning Sociology Syllabus Course Description: From the American Sociological Association: “Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organizations, and societies, and how people interact within these contexts. Since human behavior is shaped by social factors, the subject matter of sociology ranges from the intimate family to the hostile mob; from organized crime to religious cults; from the divisions of race, gender and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture; and from the sociology of work to the sociology of sports. In fact, few fields have such broad scope and relevance for research, theory, and application of knowledge. Sociology provides many distinctive perspectives on the world, generating new ideas and critiquing the old. The field also offers a range of research techniques that can be applied to virtually any aspect of social life: street crime and delinquency, corporate downsizing, how people express emotions, welfare or education reform, how families differ and flourish, or problems of peace and war. Because sociology addresses the most challenging issues of our time, it is a rapidly expanding field whose potential is increasingly tapped by those who craft policies and create programs. Sociologists understand social inequality, patterns of behavior, forces for social change and resistance, and how social systems work.” Course Objectives: Define Sociology. Define culture and explain some of the universal functions of culture. Define and provide examples of the major components of social structure: status, role, social institution, and group. Evaluate the influences of heredity and environment on the development of personality. Explain the key points of nature-nurture debate. Define social control and distinguish between deviance and crime. Define social institutions and identify the primary institutions in a society. Describe the study of demography and define basic demographic concepts Required Course Materials: 2” Three ring binder loose-leaf notebook paper Tabs or dividers 1 composition notebook (optional for daily writing) Pencils and/or Pens Colored Pencils and/or Markers Units/ Topics to be covered: What is Sociology? Research theories, strategies, and ethics Culture Socialization Social Structure Deviance, Crime, and Social Control Social Stratification Inequalities in Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Age Social Institutions: Family and Religion Your Sociology Notebook: A key part of your participation/classwork grade is your notebook. Your notebook will be spot checked periodically throughout the semester. What goes in your notebook? This Syllabus Divider labels: Daily Warm Up News Exercises Daily News Journal Entries Notes In Class Notes Reflections Handouts Vocabulary Bookwork Assignments Others assigned as needed Grading A B C D F Policy: 93-100 85-92 77-84 70-76 69 and below. Grading Scale: 40% Major: Tests and Projects 30% Daily Classwork & Quizzes 20 % Daily writing, essays, bell ringers 10% Homework Classroom Rules: Be Prompt – always be on time, when the door shuts you must go get a pass Be Prepared – have your book, notebook, and writing utensils each day Be patient – Remember there is only one teacher and many of you who each have different learning styles Be polite – show respect for me, your fellow students, and all others who enter the classroom Consequences: 1st offense: verbal warning 2nd offense: Possible consequence including a second verbal warning, teacher assigned detention, and / or parental notification 3rd offense: referral to the office to be handled at the administrator’s discretion *Teachers and administrators reserve the right to use consequence not listed in the order above that better fit the behavior. Repeated offenses lead to referral to the principal or assistant principal. Passes out of Class: Please do not ask for a pass unless you have a true emergency. No passes will be given to go to lockers or another teacher. You will have 3 passes for each 9 weeks with incentives if you do not use them. These passes can be used for things such as restroom, water, or locker without penalty. If you use them all before the 9 weeks is up you must stay 5 minutes after school every time you use the restroom. * I students with special circumstances will be handled on an individual basis per doctor/ parent notification Make-Up Work: If you miss a day, you will need to pick up your make-up work from the “make-up work tray” before class starts. All homework from the day you are absent will be due the next day. It is not the teacher’s responsibility to remind you, this is your responsibility. Any work you miss will receive the grade of zero until it is made up or turned in. This must take place in a timely manner. ** Students are responsible for making up assignments and only partial credit will be given beyond due dates. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the teacher on the first chance to get make up work. Extra Help: I am available each morning by 7:15 for extra help. Please get a pass prior to coming to ensure that you can come down the hall way. Rebel Success Center offers Social Studies help on Mondays from 3:30-5 Athletic Study Hall is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, please see Mrs. Mabry or your coach for details. Sociology Expectation Sheet Signature Sheet Please use blue and black ink to sign this sheet and return it to Mrs. Cooksey. Your signature indicates that you have read through the syllabus carefully and that you understand Mrs. Cooksey’s rules and expectations in addition to the school rules. _____________________________ (Print student name) _____________________________ (Print parent name) _____________________________ (Sign student name) _______________________________ (sign parent name) Note: This document will be reviewed with the student during class time. Failure to return a signed document to Mrs. Cooksey will not be accepted as an excuse for not following her expectations. Contact Information: Parent’ss/ Guradian’s names:_____________________________ Home #:___________________________________________ Mother’s Work/Cell:__________________________________ Mother’s Email:______________________________________ Father’s Work/Cell:__________________________________ Father’s Email:______________________________________