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SOC101/2101: Introduction to Sociology (Tuesdays, 2:30pm – 4:30pm at MB G07) “The fascination of sociology lies in the fact that its perspective makes us see in a new light the very world in which we have lived all our lives.” -- Peter Berger, Invitation to Sociology Instructor: Professor Esra BURAK HO Office: WYL319 Office Hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:30am – 12:30pm, and by appointment Email: [email protected] Tutors: Ms. CHAN Sharon Office Hours: Mondays 12:30pm – 2:30pm, Tuesdays 2:30pm – 4pm and 4:30pm – 5pm, and by appointment Email: [email protected] Mr. LEUNG Ho Man, Leo Office Hours: Wednesdays 12:00pm – 2:00pm and Fridays 12:30pm – 2:30pm Email: [email protected] Mr. WONG Kin Fung Office Hours: Wednesdays 12:30pm – 2:30pm and Thursdays 12:00pm to 2:00pm Email: [email protected] Course Overview Welcome to Introduction to Sociology! This course will provide you with an introduction to the sociological perspective and an overview of a variety of topics that sociologists study. We will read and discuss both classical and contemporary works in sociology. We will also touch on sociological methodology including some of the qualitative and quantitative methods commonly used in social research. Required Reading There is one required text for this course and it is available at the Lingnan bookshop. A copy of it will also be on reserve at the library. Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach, Pearson New International Edition 11/E by James M. Henslin Short excerpts from other sources will be provided and are listed below. Learning Outcomes: Upon completing this course, you will be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. Describe major sociological concepts and theories Explain the effects of social forces in peoples’ lives Read and understand basic sociological texts Demonstrate a sociological understanding for the causes and consequences of class, race, gender inequality in society 5. Become familiar with a variety of methods that sociologists use in conducting research 1 Assessment and Measurement of Learning Outcomes Assessment Final Exam Midterm Exam Parent-Interview Project In-Lecture Prompts In-Tutorial Participation % Learning Outcome(s) Assessed 40% 20% 20% 10% 10% LO 1-5 LO 1-5 LO 1-5 LO 1-5 LO 1-5 Final Exam The Final exam will be cumulative (it will include all material covered in the course since the beginning) and it will be closed-book. Midterm Exam The Midterm exam will be in class and closed book, and it will cover all material up to the exam date. Parent-Interview Project For this project, you will conduct an interview with your parent/guardian about his or her education and work history and write a paper (5-7 double-spaced pages, Times New Roman 12-font) discussing what you learn from him or her along with your sociological interpretation of their story. In-Lecture Prompts You will be asked to write short responses to prompts in class. There will be five in-lecture prompts and each of these five responses will count toward 2% of your final grade for a total of 10%. There will be no make-ups for these. If you have to miss a class, you should contact a classmate to ask them what you have missed. To be able to do so, record the contact information of two classmates here: Name ______________________________________ Email ______________________________________ Phone ______________________________________ Name ______________________________________ Email ______________________________________ Phone ______________________________________ In-Tutorial Participation Please come prepared to each class having done the readings and exercises for that day and ready to discuss the material. Your participation grade depends not only on your attendance but also on your engagement and participation. Late Work Policy The assignment due dates are listed on the syllabus, so, please abide by these deadlines. I understand that sometimes unforeseen circumstances may make it impossible for you to complete an assignment on time. If you think that you cannot turn in an assignment by its due date, send me an email 24 hours BEFORE it is due with an explanation of why you cannot complete the assignment on time and we can 2 discuss your options. If you don’t email me to explain your circumstances, then, your late assignment will be penalized (for example, A to A- or B+ to B) for each day that it is late. There will be no exceptions to these rules. Students with Disabilities If you need accommodation due to a disability please contact me as soon as possible to make arrangements. Academic Integrity I take academic integrity very seriously. I expect you to abide by Lingnan University`s Honor Code so please familiarize yourself with it here: http://www.ln.edu.hk/info-for/students/orientation/academicintegrity. If you are unsure at any time about whether and how a source should be cited, ask me. Please use the ASA citation style when citing sources. It can be found here: http://www.asanet.org/students/Quick%20Style%20guide.pdf. Course Content 1. The Sociological Perspective 2. Culture and Socialization 3. Social Structure and Social Interaction 4. How Sociologists do Research 5. Society and Social Networks 6. Deviance and Social Control 7. Stratification and Social Class 8. Sociology of Sex and Gender 9. Sociology of Race and Ethnicity 10. Sociology of the Family 11. Sociology of Education 12. Collective Action and Social Change 13. Conclusion Please note that the class schedule below may be updated based on the needs of the class. Make sure to follow class announcements for any possible changes. LECTURE SCHEDULE Date Topic and Readings Week 1 2-Sep Introduction to the course CH1 The Sociological Perspective Excerpt from Peter L. Berger Invitation to Sociology: A Humanistic Perspective Week 2 9-Sep No Class today (the day following Mid-Autumn Festival) Week 3 16-Sep Excerpt from C. Wright Mills The Sociological Imagination CH2 Culture CH3 Socialization Week 4 23-Sep CH4 Social Structure and Social Interaction Émile Durkheim. “The Division of Labor in Society” Chapter 16 in Social 3 Stratification: Class, Race, and Gender in Sociological Perspective. 2008. David Grusky (Ed.) Westview Press. Week 5 30-Sep CH5 How Sociologists Do Research Van Maanen, John, Jesper B Sørensen and Terence R Mitchell. 2007. The Interplay Between Theory and Method. Academy of Management Review 32(4):1145-54. Week 6 7-Oct CH6 Societies to Social Networks CH8 Deviance and Social Control McPherson, Miller, Lynn Smith-Lovin and James M Cook. 2001. Birds of a Feather: Homophily in Social Networks. Annual Review of Sociology 27:415-44. Week 7 14-Oct In-Class Midterm Exam Week 8 21-Oct CH9 Global Stratification Alan B. Krueger. “Inequality: Too much of a good thing” Chapter 6 in Social Stratification: Class, Race, and Gender in Sociological Perspective. 2008. David Grusky (Ed.) Westview Press. Neckerman K., Torche F. 2007. “Inequality: Causes and Consequences.” Annual Review of Sociology 33:335–57. Week 9 28-Oct CH10 Social Class Karl Marx. “Alienation and Social Classes” Chapter 9 in Social Stratification: Class, Race, and Gender in Sociological Perspective. 2008. David Grusky (Ed.) Westview Press. Barbara Ehrenreich. “Nickel and Dimed: On (not) Getting by in America” Chapter 35 in Social Stratification. Week 10 4-Nov CH11 Sex and Gender Ridgeway, Cecilia. 2009. “Framed before we know it: How Gender Shapes Social Relations.” Gender and Society 23 (2)145-160. Week 11 11-Nov CH12 Race and Ethnicity Complete one Implicit Association Test related to Race and Ethnicity at https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/demo/takeatest.html. Note: you should take this test in the language that you are most comfortable with. For example, the test is available in Chinese. (e.g. Race IAT; Asian American IAT; Arab-Muslim IAT; Skin-tone IAT) Excerpt from Global Woman by Barbara Ehrenreich and Arlie Russell Hochschild 4 Week 12 18-Nov CH16 Marriage and Family Excerpt from Michael J. Rosenfeld The Age of Independence Parent-Interview Project Paper Hard Copy Due in Class today. Week 13 25-Nov CH17 Education Excerpt from Annette Lareau Unequal Childhoods Week 14 2-Dec CH21 Collective Behavior and Social Movements CH22 Social Change and the Environment TUTORIAL SCHEDULE Week 1 No tutorial this week Week 2 Library Information Literacy Workshop Week 3 Introductions, Icebreaker Write a short essay (1-2 pages) on how you have been shaped by society Write a short response to the following exercise in Henslin CH1 Thinking Critically about Chapter 1 #1 Week 4 Write a short response (1-2 pages) to the following prompt: What are the stereotypes of men and women? What are your thoughts about these stereotypes? Week 5 Watch an interview with a celebrity of your choice on YouTube. Pay attention to the questions that the interviewer asks and how she/he asks them. Write about your thoughts on the interview and how the interview could be improved. Examples: Oprah interviews JK Rowling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv1O6JJMC5o Interview with Sheryl Sandberg: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ45Y1R9x9M Week 6 Write a short response to the following exercises in Henslin CH6 Thinking Critically about Chapter 6 #3 Write a short response to the following exercises in Henslin CH8 Thinking Critically about Chapter 8 #2 Week 7 Prepare 6-8 interview questions on a topic that interests you. You will use this short interview guide to conduct a mock interview with a classmate to practice your interviewing skills. 5 Week 8 Write a short response to the following exercises in Henslin CH9 Thinking Critically about Chapter 9 #2 Week 9 Write a short response to the following exercises in Henslin CH10 Thinking Critically about Chapter 10 #2 Read “People Like Us? Social Status, Social Inequality and Perceptions of Public Rental Housing” by Ray Forrest and Ying Wu Bring two discussion questions to class based on this article. Week 10 Write a short response to the following exercises in Henslin CH11 Thinking Critically about Chapter 11 #1 Week 11 Write a short response to the following exercises in Henslin CH12 (Note: Before doing so, discuss the prompt with at least 2 family members or friends) Thinking Critically about Chapter 12 #1 Read The Myth of Multiculturalism in ‘Asia's world city’: Incomprehensive Policies for Ethnic Minorities in Hong Kong by Kam-Yee Law and Kim-Ming Lee Bring two discussion questions to class based on this article. Week 12 Student Presentations of Parent-Interview Projects In a short presentation, you will talk about what you have learned from your parent/guardian, their advice to you for your career, and your sociological interpretation of their story. Week 13 Student Presentations of Parent-Interview Projects Week 14 Student Presentations of Parent-Interview Projects 6