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Sociology Syllabus – Fall 2014
Ms. Miller – Room H-16
“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.”
- American Sociological Association (2006)
During this semester we will be learning about human society and how it functions. We will
attempt to understand the different perspectives on sociology, the groups that make up the
human landscape, and how different cultures interact in different ways.
Units of Study – We will attempt to cover all or most of the following units:
 The World of Sociology
 Culture
 Group Behavior and Socialization
 Deviance and Crime
 Social Stratification and Class
 Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Age
 The Family
Guidelines for the Classroom:
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Education and Religion
Sports and Entertainment
Politics and Economy
Cities ,Population, and the
Environment
Social Movements and Social Change
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Arrive on time and be in class every day.
Respect yourself, the classroom, and your education.
Water only, no food please.
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NO ELECTRONICS ALLOWED. Please do not bring your devices into the classroom. If I
see it I will take it. Honest…you can work without being “plugged in”!
o First warning – this is your first warning.
o Second warning – pick it up in the office the following morning.
o Third warning – Your parents will need to pick it up. Discipline referral.
Students will be graded on the following:
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Projects (1 each quarter) – 50%
A project handout will be distributed in class to explain the project options and requirements.
Group assignments and individual classwork – 50%
Missing/Late Work:
Students who are absent or do not complete work during the time given in class will need to be
responsible for completing the work on their own by the end of that unit. The classroom will be open
Monday through Thursday from 3:30-4:00. Please take advantage of this time to stay up to date. If you
have a question or need help please see me immediately. I can be reached at 541-386-4500, ext 4645 or
by email at [email protected].
Sociology Contract – 2014-15
I have read the Sociology syllabus, and I understand what will be required this year. I want to be
successful in this class, so I will:
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Come to class every day on time and complete all work to the best of my ability
Make up my work if I miss class or do not finish an assignment.
Be a positive asset in the classroom (participate and respect myself and others)
Communicate with Ms. Miller if I have problems or need to work out an issue.
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We have read the Sociology syllabus and we understand what will be required from our student this
year. We want our son/daughter to be successful. We will encourage them to be in class every day on
time, and to make up any time that is missed from class. We will contact Ms. Miller if we have questions
or if there is something she needs to know.
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