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Course Syllabus

Course Title

Introduction to Sociology

Course Number

SOC201

Term

 

Instructor Contact

 

 

Name:

Tricia Brown

Office Hours:

Mon – Fri 8:00 am – 6:00 pm  

Phone Number:

801.546.7516 or (801.358.2210 text please)

Email Address:

tricia.brown@eaglegatecollege.edu

Course Schedule

Online

Course Description

This course introduces students to the foundations of modern sociology.  Students will explore the concept of culture, the nature of socialization, the foundations of social order, control, power, race and ethnicity, religion, education, and the nature of social change. 

Prerequisite(s)

None

Credit Hours

4 credits

Clock Hours/Quarter

Lecture: 40 hours     Lab: 0 hours     Total Clock Hours: 40

Out of Class: 80 hours

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

 

  1. Describe and have empathy for diversity in the workplace
  2. Identify foundations of modern sociology
  3. Define culture and the nature of socialization
  4. Describe social order, control, power and the nature of social change

Instructional Materials and References

SOC. 3rd Edition. Benokraitis. Cengage Learning, 2012. ISBN: 9781133592129 

  • Price: $40.77

Recommended Texts & Readings

Library Resources: The College online database, LIRN (http://www.lirn.net/), is available on campus or off-site to students and faculty. This resource tool provides current, scholarly articles and information in all academic subject areas. Visit the Library for more information. Computers are available in the College Library as well as other references and periodicals.

Out of Class Learning Activities & Assignments

At least two hours of outside reading and/or preparation are required for each classroom lecture period of not less than 50 minutes. Specific learning activities and assignments are provided by the instruction.

Instructional Methods
  • The following methods may be utilized to facilitate learning:  Examinations, PowerPoint presentations, lectures notes, discussions, assignments, reading assignments multimedia presentations and websites.
  • Although every attempt will be made by the instructor to cover assigned material in class, the student is responsible for all materials listed in the syllabus.

General Course Policies
  1. Students will abide by the College Honor Code.
  2. It is important to login several times per week.  Attendance will be taken each Monday and Thursday in the week.  Class attendance is essential to academic success. Lack of regular attendance may result in probation or suspension.
  3. All students, faculty, and staff are required to conform to acceptable standards of academic integrity. Cheating will not be tolerated. If the instructor has reason to believe that any student is giving or receiving unauthorized assistance during an examination, the materials will be removed from the involved parties. Each student will receive a grade of “0” on the examination, and each student may be subject to disciplinary action (see College Catalog). Plagiarism is a form of cheating. Crediting and citing authors or sources will avoid plagiarism.

 

Assessment Criteria and Methods of Evaluating Students

Student achievement in coursework is assessed in association to the knowledge, skill, and behavior needed for successful, entry-level employment in the field.  In order to pass a course, the student must demonstrate appropriate achievement in all three areas:  knowledge, skill, and behavior.

Students must receive a minimum of 70% C- or better in all program core courses and a 60% D- in all general education and college core courses. 

Measure

Description/Requirements

% of Grade

Examinations

Periodic written examinations 

50%

Discussion Posts

Researching current events, etc.

20%

Assignments

Written assignments

30%

Total

 

100%

 

Letter Grade

Grade Points

Grade Value
 

A

94-100

4.00

 

A-

90-93

3.70

 

B+

87-89

3.30

 

B

84-86

3.00

 

B-

80-83

2.70

 

C+

77-79

2.30

 

C

74-76

2.00

 

C-

70-73

1.70

 

D+

67-69

1.30

 

D

64-66

1.00

 

D-

60-63

0.70

 

F

Below 59

0.00

 

Weekly Module Evaluation Breakdown

Week

Module

Activity

Percentage/Points

Week 1

Module 1

 Module 1 Discussion 1
Module 1 Discussion 2
Weekly Assignment

2
2
6

Week 2

Module 2

Module 2 Discussion 1
Module 2 Discussion 2
Weekly Assignment

2
2
6

Week 3

Module 3

Module 3 Discussion 1
Module 3 Discussion 2
Weekly Assignment
Midterm Exam

2
2
6
18
  • Week 4

Module 4

Module 4 Discussion 1
Module 4 Discussion 2
Weekly Assignment

2
2
6

Week 5

Module 5

Module 5 Discussion 1
Module 5 Discussion 2
Weekly Assignment
Final Exam

2
2
8
30

 

 

Total Percentage/Points

100

  

COURSE OUTLINE

Week

Module

Topic

Assignment

1

1
  • Relate to the origins of sociological theory.
  • Describe the scientific method and how it is used.
  • Relate ethical and political dilemmas to sociological research.
  • Distinguish between material and nonmaterial culture.
  • Determine culture building blocks.

Reading Assignment:

  • Chapters 1, 2 and 3

Discussions and Assignments:

  • Lecture on chapter content
  • Module 1 Checklist and Objectives
  • Module 1 Discussion 1
  • Module 1 Discussion 2
  • Module 1-1 Assignment: Major Research Designs

2

2
  • Define the purpose of socialization.
  • Distinguish between ascribed and achieved status.
  • Define what constitutes a social group.
  • Distinguish between deviance and crime.
  • Differentiate between informal and formal control.

 

Reading Assignment:

  • Chapters 4 - 7

Discussions and Assignments:

  • Lecture on chapter content
  • Module 2 Checklist and Objectives
  • Module 2 Discussion 1
  • Module 2 Discussion 2
  • Module 2-1 Assignment: Socialization

3

3
  • Define what social stratification means to society.
  • Relate to gender stratification and inequality.
  • Differentiate between racial and ethnic diversity in America.
  • Distinguish between government, power and authority.
  • Describe the current power and politics in U.S. society.

Reading Assignment:

  • Chapters 8 - 11

Discussions and Assignments:

  • Lecture on chapter content
  • Module 3 Checklist and Objectives
  • Module 3 Discussion 1
  • Module 3 Discussion 2
  • Module 3-1 Assignment: Social Stratification
  • Midterm Exam

4

4
  • Identify sociological explanations of work and the economy.
  • Relate to diversity in American families.
  • Define what education means to the average American.
  • Describe some major world religions.
  • Describe our aging society.

 

Reading Assignment:

  • Chapters 12 - 15

Discussions and Assignments:

  • Lecture on chapter content
  • Module 4 Checklist and Objectives
  • Module 4 Discussion 1
  • Module 4 Discussion 2
  • Module 4-1 Assignment: Global Economic Systems

5

5
  • Define the population dynamics of the United States.
  • Describe the environmental issues we face.
  • Distinguish between the varieties of collective behavior.
  • Relate to the different types of social movements.
  • Describe how technology impacts social change.

 

Reading Assignment:

  • Chapters 16 - 17

Discussions and Assignments:

  • Lecture on chapter content
  • Module 5 Checklist and Objectives
  • Module 5 Discussion 1
  • Module 5 Discussion 2
  • Module 5-1 Assignment: Collective Behavior
  • Survey
  • Final Exam

 

 Syllabus Last Updated:  February 3, 2016

 

 

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