Sociology 1000-300
Tuesday
Introduction to Sociology
6:30 p.m. -9:15 p.m.
Fall,
2012
Room D-319
Course Syllabus
Professor
Office Hours
Jean Batson-Turner
M/W: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Office: B-324
TR: 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Phone:
815-224-0268
T: 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
E-mail:
jean_batsonturner@ivcc.edu
(and by appointment)
I.
Course Description (from college catalog)
Sociology 1000 is an introductory course dealing with basic principles,
concepts and terminology. Efforts
will be made to develop sociological insights into the study of human social
behavior, society, culture, and social interaction.
Sociocultural issues are examined.
No prerequisite is required for Sociology 1000.
II.
General Education Goals
·
Goal 1: To apply analytical and
problem solving skills to personal, social and professional issues.
·
Goal 2: To communicate orally and in
writing, socially and interpersonally.
·
Goal 3: To develop an awareness of
the contributions made to civilization by the diverse cultures of the world,
including those within our own society.
·
Goal 5:
To work and study effectively both individually and in collaboration with
others.
III.
Expected Student Outcomes
Upon successful completion of Sociology 1000,
1)
Students will be able to
recognize, define, and understand the basic terms, concepts and principles of
sociology.
2)
Students will understand,
compare and contrast sociological theories and perspectives with the other major
social sciences.
3)
Students will develop and
articulate their interest in the observation and analysis of social life, not
only in our culture, but also in a cross-cultural sense.
4)
Students will demonstrate
understanding of the cultural diversity in our global community.
5)
Students will utilize
critical thinking skills in the scientific analysis of social data.
6)
Students will demonstrate
understanding of social institutions.
7)
Students will demonstrate
understanding of racial relationships, ethnic groups, crime and deviance, aging,
sexual behaviors, and gender issues.
8)
Students will be able to
apply knowledge of sociological theory and principles to their interactions with
individuals and groups with varied roles, relationships, and status.
IV.
Class Policies and Procedures
Attendance Policy and Class Participation
It is expected that students will attend class regularly and arrive on
time.
Missed chapter quizzes and in-class
exercises cannot be made up.
All
students are encouraged to participate in class discussion, contributing to a
diverse analysis and discussion of social problems and human experiences.
Please come to class with an open mind and prepared having read assigned
chapters and ready to participate in class discussion.
It is the student’s responsibility to read the required material before
class to allow for better classroom discussions.
There will be a variety of classroom opportunities for meaningful
reflection and exchange of ideas.
The instructor is committed to fostering a safe environment for learning and
skills development, so always feel free to ask questions, offer comments and
suggestions, and share your thoughts.
To achieve the goal of a safe, effective learning environment, emphasis
will be placed on the emulation of IVCC’s core values: responsibility, caring,
honesty, fairness, and respect.
Due
to the importance of attendance, penalties will be assessed for each absence.
There are no excused absences
according to college policy.
Therefore, please schedule any doctor appointments, job interviews, or the like
outside of class time.
Classroom Behavior
Participating in class discussion, staying alert, and being in class on a
regular basis is essential to your learning and doing well in this course.
Being present for each class will assist you in making sure you are
prepared for the final exam.
Focus
on learning and the grades will come.
Please be respectful of our peers at all times.
Talking, whispering, or other immature acts hinder the learning process
for you and your peers and will result in your class participation grade
being lowered.
Please refer to
page 149 in the Student Handbook for Student Code of Conduct.
Disruptive, loud, disrespectful outbursts/conduct will not be tolerated
and could result in your being asked to leave the classroom.
Please be respectful.
Withdrawal
Effective Summer 2011, students will have the ability to initiate a
withdrawal from classes. By
completing the form in the Records Office or at
www.ivcc.edu/withdraw, the student is
authorizing IVCC to remove him/her from the course.
Entering the student ID number serves as the student’s electronic
signature. IVCC has the right to
rescind a withdrawal in cases of academic dishonesty or at the instructor’s
discretion.
Students should be aware of the impact of a withdrawal on full-time
status for insurance purposes and for financial aid.
It is highly recommended that students meet with their instructor or with
a counselor before withdrawing from a class to discuss if a withdrawal is the
best course of action for that particular student.
Last day for withdrawal is November 8,
2012.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the use of another person’s ideas, information, or exact
words without properly acknowledging the source in accordance with a standard
system of documentation.
Plagiarism
often occurs when students use someone else’s work and submit it as their own.
Plagiarism is a serious offense.
Anything a student turns in that contains plagiarism will result in the
grade of Zero (0) for that assignment.
Refer to IVCC’s “Student Code of Conduct” for the college’s statement of
policy concerning plagiarism.
Student Success and Career Exploration
If students demonstrate a genuine desire to learn and to succeed in this
course, they can achieve academic success and acquire critical skills for social
living. A positive attitude and
willingness to work and learn will pay off, so read the text carefully, pay
attention in class and take notes that are helpful to you, complete assignments
regularly, and be enthusiastic about sharing your ideas and experiences.
Please don’t hesitate to ask for additional assistance to help you
succeed in the course. If you are
having difficulty learning and achieving success, please discuss any problems
with the instructor. Also, keep in
mind that IVCC has a variety of assessment and support services to assist with
academic achievement.
Financial Aid Statement
Withdrawal from a course can affect financial aid.
Students who receive financial aid should see an advisor in the Financial
Aid Office before withdrawing from a course.
Academic
Accommodations Statement and Support Services
In an effort to create a classroom environment that
maximizes the success of all students, I encourage you to make me aware of any
barriers that may inhibit your learning.
Feel free to speak to me at any time about concerns or questions you may
have about assignments, activities, or assessments.
The college provides several support services for students who have
barriers to learning. They include,
but are not limited to: Disability Services Office, Writing Center/Peer
Tutoring,
The Basic Computer Skills Inventory is free to students
and will assess their computer concepts, file management, word processing,
Internet, email, PowerPoint and keyboarding skills utilizing hands-on exercises
and objective questions. If a
student is unsure about his/her computer skill level, you are encouraged to
contact the Assessment Center and make an appointment to complete the inventory.
The IVCC Writing Center offers free, unlimited, one-on-one
tutoring for students in any class at any stage of their writing process.
The Writing Center staff, which includes faculty and student tutors, is
happy to assist students in understanding assignments, brainstorming topics,
organizing and developing ideas, and revising and editing drafts.
Our Quick Query service provides help with basic writing questions via
email. The Writing Center also has
handouts on grammar and style, writing reference materials, and documentation
manuals available in the Center and in the Stylebook (http://www.ivcc.edu/stylebook).
The schedule, appointment availability, and Quick Query instructions can
be found by visiting the Web site (http://www.ivcc.edu/writingcenter),
calling the Learning Commons at 815-224-0318, or stopping by the Writing Center
in the Learning Commons.
The Library
Due to staffing shortages, the library will operate with
reduced hours during the fall semester.
The library hours are 9:00 am – 6:30 pm.
Please plan your work on research assignments accordingly.
Many library resources are available online at
http://www.ivcc.edu/library.
Suggestions and concerns can be expressed at
http://www.ivcc.edu/forms/Input.aspx?ekfrm=6166 .
Reduced Seat Time
This course may provide options for reduced seat time, including
opportunities to participate in class-related projects and experiential
activities in place of regularly-scheduled class time.
Participation in reduced seat-time projects and activities could replace
in-class daily quizzes and required classroom assignments.
Reflective journal responses to these activities will be required.
Electronic Devices
There will be no use of any electronic devices by students in the
classroom except by permission of the instructor.
This includes, but is not exclusive to: laptops, cell phones,
walkie-talkies, spelling aids, gaming devices, etc.
The only exceptions are for firefighters, EMT and other emergency
personnel. If you have a sick child,
aging parent, etc. and need to be able to be reached, keep you phone on silent
and should you receive a call, please take it out to the hallway.
Do not “text message” while in class or play games on your phone; this
will result in your class participation grade being lowered.
Athletic Attendance & Grade Verification
Students enrolled in athletic teams/activities will be responsible for
turning in all documentation to the instructor for accurate recording of
attendance, grades, etc. as needed by the coaching staff.
Mid-Term Verification
IVCC sends out Mid-Term verification reports to all faculty to record
student progress in class.
This
faculty member does complete this report and submit to the administration
whether or not a student is “actively pursuing a grade”.
Final Grade Verification
IVCC sends out Final Grade verification reports to all faculty to record
students completion of their classes.
This faculty member does complete this report and submit to the
administration the student’s final grades.
Project Success
Project Success sends out progress reports to monitor student success for
those students enrolled in Project Success.
This faculty member does complete these reports and returns them to
Project Success.
Student Handbook
Please refer to your
Student Handbook for information about all of
IVCC’s Policies and Procedures.
V.
Required Texts:
Sociology, John J. Macionis, 13th Edition, Pearson, 2012.
VI.
Course Requirements
and Methods of Evaluation
In-class exercises:
In-class exercises and small-group activities will be utilized throughout the
semester to supplement class lectures. These in-class exercises cannot be made
up.
Reflection Journal:
Students will be given out-of-class assignments as chapter material is covered.
These assignments will include critical-thinking application reflections,
web/research activities, and writing exercises.
Each journal entry must be neatly typed, a minimum of two paragraphs, and
titled and dated.
These assignments
will be due on the date the material is discussed in class.
Late journals will not be
accepted. Sloppy work will not be accepted.
Unit
Tests:
Unit
tests will be given according to schedule of assignments.
There will be no make-up tests!
Final Exam:
The
final exam will de administered during the last week of the term. The Final Exam
will be an accumulative exam covering all the chapters covered during the
semester.
Bonus Points:
Students can earn up to 20 extra-credit bonus points. Extra credit activities
include: volunteer work, special topics/readings, workshops, on-campus lectures,
etc.
Evaluation:
Final
course grades will be determined as follows:
In-class
100 pts.
25%
Response Journal 100pts.
25%
Chapter Tests
100pts.
25%
Final Exam
100pts.
25%
The student’s final grade will be determined by adding the total points
and dividing by four.
The grading for this course will follow the grading scale:
A= 100-90, B= 89-80, C= 79-70, D= 69-60, F= 59-0
VII.
Tentative Schedule of Assignments
Week 1
8/21
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Sociological Perspective
Week 2
8/28
Chapter 1: (continued)
Chapter 2: Sociological Investigation
Week 3
9/3
Labor Day Holiday
9/4
Chapter 3: Culture
Week 4
9/11
Unit Test 1: Chapters 1 – 3
Test I Essay Due
Chapter 5: Socialization
Chapter 6: Social Interaction in Everyday Life
Week 5
9/18
Chapter 5 & 6 continued
Unit Test II: Part 1
Week 6
9/25
Chapter 7: Groups and Organizations
Chapter 9: Deviance
Unit Test II: Part 2
Week 7
10/2
Chapter 10: Social Stratification
Chapter 11: Social Class in the United States
10/5
Enrichment Day
Week 8
10/9
Unit Test III: Chapters 10 & 11
Chapter 13: Gender Stratification
Chapter 8: Sexuality and Society
10/12
Fall Break
Week 9
10/16
Continue Chapter 13 & 8
Week 10
10/23
Chapter 14: Race and Ethnicity
Becoming a Dignitarian
Week 11
10/30
Becoming a Dignitarian
Chapter 14 (continued)
Strategies to Impact Inequality
Week 12
11/6
Group Exercises
Unit Test IV: Chapters 13, 8 & 14
Introduction to Social Institutions
Week 13
11/12
Veteran’s Day – College Closed
11/13
Chapter 18: Families
Chapter 20: Education
Week 14
11/20
Chapter 18: (continued)
Chapter 20: (continued)
Healthy Relationships
11/21 –
11/23
Thanksgiving Break
Week 15
11/27
Chapter 18: (continued)
Chapter 20: (continued)
Healthy Relationships
Adult Literacy Presentation
Unit Test V: Chapters 18 and 20
Small Group Activities
Journals Due
Week 16
12/4
Final Exam Essay Due
Guiding Principles for Critical Learning
Instructor: Jean Batson-Turner
1.
Have an open
mind. Be willing to question and challenge old assumptions that no longer work.
Keep in mind that any idea or belief worth keeping will withstand the scrutiny
of critical evaluation.
2.
As much as
possible, avoid a defensive posture. When you find yourself passionately
defending the status quo ask yourself:
What do I gain from having things remain as they are?
and
Why am I afraid of change?
3.
Consider learning
as a life-long process that can be an exciting challenge rather than a required
endurance test.
4.
Practice
listening to and comprehending perspectives different from your own.
Sociological learning gives us an arena for diverse dialogue and cooperative
problem solving.
5.
Work to recognize
patterns of behaviour in your social life; notice how one event affects another.
6.
Start to notice
and name social factors and realities that influence your personal decisions.
7.
Be prepared to
share your social experiences and state your opinions when relevant to classroom
discussion.
8.
Work at
sharpening your skills for survival in a complex, changing society. Do not let
fear or apathy keep you from envisioning and creating better ways of living and
relating in our world. In
collaboration with other social citizens, strive to keep hope alive.