Sacramento City College

SOCIOLOGY 321: RACE, ETHNICITY and INEQUALITY in the U.S. TELECOURSE COURSE CODE: 17416 SACRAMENTO CITY COLLEGE FALL 2008

Instructor: Angela Block Office: RN 215 Meeting time/s: 7 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. B. & S. S. office: RN 226 Meeting location: Rodda North 228 Phone: 916 . 558 . 2159 Meeting dates: 8/28, 10/9, 11/13, and 12/11 e-mail: questions ONLY!! Office hours: 11 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Mon. & Wed. NO papers accepted via e-mail!! 12 noon – 1 p.m. Tues. & Thurs. and by arrangement [email protected]

Orientation meeting: Thursday, 28 January, 2008 from 7p.m. – 8:15 p.m. in Rodda North 228!! (This orientation session is REQUIRED!! Anyone admitted to the class after the orientation meeting remains responsible for any & all work assigned and the original due dates.)

Required Texts Dealing with Diversity: The Anthology ; Adams, J.Q., Governors State University (2001)

Dealing with Diversity; 3 rd edition; Governors State University (Kendall Hunt, 2001) This Telecourse Guide has been specifically prepared to cover material in both the textbooks and the videotaped programs. **Note: because these are revised and packaged texts, any older editions will not be useful!!**

Course Overview: Sociology 321 is an introductory course that examines the characteristics and social realities of diverse groups within the U.S. Topics critically considered in this class will include immigration patterns and policies, patterns of ethnic relations, the conceptualization of “race” and “ethnicity” as social constructs and the consequences of racism, sexism, ageism and other “isms” on the American cultural landscape. This course will familiarize the student with an understanding of the nature of society and the role of the individual within a larger social context. With this understanding, we will analyze some of the most urgent social issues facing society today, including discrimination, prejudice, inequality, racism and ethnic tensions.

Course Expectations: To successfully complete this course each student must complete all assigned activities which will include written work (consisting of exercises described in reading / assignment schedule), three exams and one assigned essay paper. Unwritten work will involve carefully viewing all programs, completing all reading assignments, note taking and contemplating all of the Telecourse guide questions presented in each lesson assigned. Although unwritten work obviously cannot be monitored, completing it will be instrumental in preparing for the exams.

Students are expected to be active learners and to be responsible for ensuring the quality of their own academic experience!! Any questions which arise should be asked of your classmates or instructor, either in or outside of class meetings; questions must be asked in order to avoid confusion as the semester progresses!! This class is delivered in a video and self-study format and as such requires students to be self-motivated, disciplined and consistent in their efforts!!

Course Requirements:  Viewing of videotaped lectures outside of class  Completion of all assignments on time  Successful passing of all examinations

Videos: Programs for Sociology 321 will air on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Comcast Cable channel 16. Please note that there are two other options for viewing video programs: 1) You may view the videos in the Learning Center located on the first floor of the LRC (library); 2) You may purchase the videos from the college. Please contact the Media Center in the LRC (first floor) for details.

1 ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS: Assignments are due by the date/s indicated on the “assignments” table (given at orientation meeting). The essay assignment including directions and questions, will be given at the first (orientation) meeting (8/282008) and will be attached to the syllabus. Unless otherwise noted, assignments are to be turned in each week per the schedule attached to syllabus given at orientation meeting. Late assignments will be penalized (half earned credit); no late assignments will be accepted after the unit test which covers the assignment/s in question.

D i r e c t i o n s : 1. Read the “Class” in the Telecourse Guide that corresponds with the video lesson PRIOR to watching the taped lesson. The Telecourse Guide also has reading assignments from the Adams anthology (Dealing with Diversity: the Anthology). Please note: readings in BOTH the workbook and the Adams texts are required!! Also note: the CLASS numbers in the Adams anthology correspond to the video lesson numbers. Beginning with CLASS 4, the chapters in the anthology do not have the same numbers as the CLASS numbers. This is because several of the CLASS reading assignments include two or more articles which are separately numbered as "chapters." This may be confusing at first; take care to locate correct readings assigned each week!!

2. Watch the videos. Each video is approximately one hour in length. The broadcast schedule is attached. The viewing of all videos is an integral part of this course. Exam questions will include material presented in these videos. Video programs will be aired on Comcast Cable channel 16 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. and are also available for viewing at the SCC Learning Center.

3. At the end of each Class in the Telecourse Guide you will find a section entitled “Review Questions” (ex.: for Class #1, review questions are on pages 4 – 5). You are to choose any two ( 2 ) of these questions for each of the classes assigned and submit a complete typewritten answer for each of the two questions selected by the date/s listed (attached). ** The complete question that you are answering and the lesson number addressed must also be written before each of your answers. ** Each answer will be scored out of five points possible (for a total of ten points possible from each lesson). Assignments will be scored according to degree of clarity, completeness, analysis (not opinion) and application to course material evidenced. Stronger answers tend to be those that apply material to examples OTHER THAN the examples described on the video or in the reading. An inadequate answer is one in which the question is partially answered, vague or unclear; one that is overburdened with opinion or that does not include application of course material. Scoring rubric below.

Example: program # 1 will be shown on Wednesday, September 3 from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. on cable channel 16, OR may be viewed at the SCC Learning Center. Review the assigned reading for the Anthology text that is identified on page 1 of the telecourse guide prior to viewing the program and, after watching the program, respond to any two of the five review questions given on pages 4 - 5 of the Telecourse guide.

HOMEWORK SCORING: All written work must incorporate a sociological perspective and express one’s ideas fully and clearly. Telecourse guide questions are scored from 0 to 5 points; scores will reflect the breadth of the answer. A score of 3 will be assigned to answers that are adequate in address, and are clear, complete and supported Inadequate responses will receive a 1 to 2 points; a score of 4 will accompany those responses that strong in breadth, scope and analysis, while a 5 will be reserved for outstanding answers that offer clear support, examples &/or application and excellent reasoning and analysis. Written assignments should be approximately one half to one page in length (maximum of two pages), typed & double spaced. Assignments will be returned with notes explaining any deficiencies. All assignments should include my name and your name at the top of the page along with the lesson number -- and have the complete question written out before each of your answers.

Scoring Rubric

0 – 1 point 2 points 3 points 4 points 5 points

Does not grasp the question Grasps some of the Satisfactory answer; All of criteria for 3 All of criteria for 3 & 4 intent; some of response not question intent; some understands points pus more in- points and in-depth clear; incorrect information information inaccurate. sociological content depth discussion. Use discussion and on some or all of answer. Could use more effort required for response. of clear examples analysis. Compares Minimal effort and/or in discussion; could Clear, accurate, and and/or applications; and discriminates incomplete. use more clarity. complete with evidence of integration between ideas; makes reference to class of video and text choices and shares material. reading. opinions backed up with relevant and valid evidence.

2 HOMEWORK SUBMISSION Assignments may be dropped off at the Behavioral and Social Sciences office (Rodda North 226), or may be mailed to me. If mailed, assignments are to be sent to the following address:

Behavioral and Social Sciences Division Attention: Angela Block Sacramento City College 3835 Freeport Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95822

** homework will be returned by mail (if submitted with self-addressed stamped envelope), or at the midterms and reviews. Homework may also be picked up from instructor during office hours **

All assignments must arrive in my mailbox (with my name clearly displayed on the front of the envelope or at the top of the paper) or be postmarked by the date listed on the assignment schedule.

All assignments MUST include your name, the lesson number and clearly marked to my attention. The complete question that you are answering must also be written before your answer. Any extra credit submitted must be clearly identified as such. Papers that are not properly prepared will lose points accordingly!!

Student Requirements & Expectations: It is expected that each student will spend a minimum of nine (9) hours per week on this class. This includes watching the programs, attending class meetings, time spent reading/studying, completing telecourse guide assignments and reviewing material.

Grades will be determined by a point system averaged at the end of the semester. Each person completing sufficient points / percentage will receive the grade listed on the scale below. While you are encouraged to discuss and consider the subject matter with others, all written assignments must be completed by yourself and without collaboration. Any submitted work that is very similar to another student’s work will be considered plagiarized.

College guidelines for student conduct are available in the college catalog and will be enforced. It is each student's obligation to become familiar with those guidelines and abide by them. To discourage academic dishonesty (a.k.a. “cheating”), any student caught cheating or plagiarizing will receive a "0" on the test or assignment in question. Anyone attempting to modify or otherwise undermine academic integrity may further be subject to being dropped from the course and to additional college procedures. See http://www.losrios.edu/legal/Regulations/R-2000/R-2411.htm for information on LRCC student rights and responsibilities.

Exams: The midterms and final exam will include both multiple choice and written answers. The written portion of the exams may include definition, identification and/or brief explanation of concepts covered. The final exam will not be comprehensive. All exams may require picture identification. You are welcome to prepare one page of notes (NOT TO EXCEED 8 1/2 “ x 11”) for use during the scheduled exams.

Grading POINTS GRADING SCALE Three (3) exams @50 points each 150 points A = 88% – 100% Study guide assignments (24) @ 10 points each 240 points B = 75% – 87% One assigned essay @ 10 point possible 10 points C = 60% - 74% D = 50% - 59% F = 0% - 49% total possible 400 points

E x t r a C r e d i t Up to 20 points of extra credit (total) will be accepted in this class. Five points will be given for attending each of the optional test reviews. The following options may be submitted for up to 5 points possible each. This work will be accepted through 8 May, 2008 (date of the final exam). These points will be averaged into the final average.

1. Write an analysis of a book of your choice (either fiction or non-fiction) by a “minority author.” Remember, an analysis is not simply opinion!! Your task is to look critically at the author’s intended message, the support she offers and an analysis of the findings/conclusions presented. If you chose a fictional work, examine the development of characters and their relationships. Begin with a brief summary of the book, then proceed to an analysis of the work. You are welcome to include your opinion of the work, including any relevant value you may have gotten from reading it at the end of your analysis. This part, however, should not be more than 20% of your paper!!

2. Write an analysis of a movie or video that deals in some way with ethnic relations, discrimination, racism or another form of social inequality. Examples include: The Human Stain, Do The Right Thing, Jungle Fever, Hate, Falling Down, The Color Purple, The Joy Luck Club, Mississippi Burning, American History X, Higher Learning, and many, many more. If you have suggestions, share them with others in the class!! For directions on the writing of this analysis, please see number one (above).

3. Have another idea?? Please discuss with me other ideas you may want to explore for extra credit.

please note -- Extra credit can raise your grade a maximum of one letter grade but will only be counted for students who have a passing grade ("D" or better) at the end of the semester, i.e. extra credit cannot be used to transform a failing grade into a passing grade.

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DATES (dates in indicate class meetings on campus) 8/28 ORIENTATION MEETING; R.N. 228; 7 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Watch videos on 9/3 and 9/8 Read Class 1 in Telecourse Guide and Chapters 1 & 2 in Anthology; answer any two questions from pages 4 – 5 in Telecourse guide Read Class 2 in Telecourse Guide and Chapter 3 in Anthology; answer any two questions from page 10 in Telecourse guide 9/12 Assignments # 1, 2 and essay (assigned at orientation meeting) due

Watch videos on 9/10 and 9/15 Read Class 3 in Telecourse Guide and Chapter 4 in Anthology; answer any two questions from page 14 in Telecourse guide Read Class 4 in Telecourse Guide and Chapters 5 & 6 in Anthology; answer any two questions from page 20 in Telecourse guide 9/19 Assignments # 3 & 4 due

Watch videos on 9/17 and 9/22 Read Class 5 in Telecourse Guide and Chapters 7 & 8 in Anthology; answer any two questions from pages 26 - 27 in Telecourse guide Read Class 6 in Telecourse Guide and Chapters 9 & 10 in Anthology; answer any two questions from page 33 in Telecourse guide 9/26 Assignments # 5 & 6 due

Watch videos on 9/24 and 9/29 Read Class 7 in Telecourse Guide and Chapters 11 & 12 in Anthology; answer any two questions from pages 40 - 41 in Telecourse guide Read Class 8 in Telecourse Guide and Chapter 13 in Anthology; answer any two questions from page 47 in Telecourse guide 10/2 Thursday optional midterm review (R.N. 228; 7 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.) 10/3 Friday Assignments # 7 & 8 due (NOTE: programs 7 & 8 will be repeated 10/1 and 10/6)

10/9 MIDTERM # 1 (Thursday, October 9; R.N. 228; 7 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.) material from lessons 1 - 8 and additional essay assigned at orientation meeting ** bring a scantron #882 ES (available from college bookstore) and at least two number 2 lead pencils ** Late assignments from lesson/s 1 - 8 are also due no later than this date. Late assignments will be penalized (half earned credit)

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DATES (dates in indicate class meetings on campus) Watch videos on 10/8 and 10/13 Read Class 9 in Telecourse Guide and Chapter 14 in Anthology; answer any two questions from page 54 in Telecourse guide Read Class 10 in Telecourse Guide and Chapter 15 in Anthology; answer any two questions from pages 56 – 57 in Telecourse guide 10/17 Assignments # 9 & 10 due

Watch videos on 10/15 and 10/20 Read Class 11 in Telecourse Guide and Chapter 16 in Anthology; answer any two questions from pages 63 – 64 in Telecourse guide Read Class 12 in Telecourse Guide and Chapter 17 in Anthology; answer any two questions from pages 68 – 69 in Telecourse guide 10/24 Assignments # 11 & 12 due

Watch videos on 10/22 and 10/27 Read Class 13 in Telecourse Guide and Chapters 18 & 19 in Anthology; answer any two questions from pages 75 – 76 in Telecourse guide Read Class 14 in Telecourse Guide and Chapters 20, 21, 22, & 23 in Anthology; answer any two questions from pages 79 – 80 in Telecourse guide 10/31 Assignments # 13 & 14 due

Watch videos on 10/29 and 11/3 Read Class 15 in Telecourse Guide and Chapters 24 & 25 in Anthology; answer any two questions from pages 86 – 87 in Telecourse guide Read Class 16 in Telecourse Guide and Chapter 26 in Anthology; answer any two questions from page 92 in Telecourse guide

11/6 optional midterm review (R.N. 228; 7 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.)

11/7 Assignments # 15 & 16 due

11/13 MIDTERM # 2 (Thursday, 11/13; R.N. 228; 7 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.) material from lessons 9 - 16 ** bring a scantron #882 ES (available from college bookstore) and at least two number 2 lead pencils ** Late assignments from lesson/s 9 - 16 are also due no later than this date. Late assignments will be penalized (half earned credit)

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DATES (dates in indicate class meetings on campus) Watch videos on 11/12 and 11/17 Read Class 17 in Telecourse Guide and Chapter 27 in Anthology; answer any two questions from pages 97 – 98 in Telecourse guide Read Class 18 in Telecourse Guide and Chapter 28 in Anthology; answer any two questions from pages 102 – 103 in Telecourse guide 11/20 Assignments # 17 & 18 due

Watch videos on 11/19 and 11/24 Read Class 19 in Telecourse Guide and Chapter 29 in Anthology; answer any two questions from pages 109 – 110 in Telecourse guide Read Class 20 in Telecourse Guide and Chapter 30 in Anthology; answer any two questions from page 115 in Telecourse guide

Watch videos on 11/26 and 12/1 Read Class 21 in Telecourse Guide and Chapter 31 in Anthology; answer any two questions from page 120 in Telecourse guide Read Class 22 in Telecourse Guide and Chapter 32 in Anthology; answer any two questions from pages 123 – 124 in Telecourse guide

12/4 optional final review (R.N. 228; 7 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.)

12/5 Assignments # 19, 20, 21, and 22 due

Watch videos on 12/3 and 12/8 Read Class 23 in Telecourse Guide and Chapters 33 & 34 in Anthology; answer any two questions from pages 130 – 131 in Telecourse guide Read Class 24 in Telecourse Guide and Chapter 35 in Anthology; answer any two questions from page 135 in Telecourse guide (NOTE: programs 23 and 24 will be repeated 5/7)

12/11 Assignments # 23 & 24 due

12/11 FINAL EXAM (R.N. 228; 7 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.) (material from lessons 17 - 24) AND any extra credit due!! ** bring a scantron #882 ES (available from college bookstore) and at least two number 2 lead pencils ** Late assignments from lesson/s 17 - 24 are also due no later than this date. Late assignments will be penalized (half earned credit)