Sociology 1 Introduction to Sociology Spring 2016
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Sociology 1 Introduction to Sociology Spring 2016 Instructor: Erika J. Gutierrez E-mail: [email protected] Lecture Time: Tu/Th 8:00 am – 9:25 am Office Phone: (310) 233-4698, Box 4962 Lecture Location: NEA 118 Office: NEA 153 Section Number: 0132 Office Hours: Tu/Th 7:25 am – 7:55 am Course Description This course is designed to introduce students to the sociological perspective and the basic vocabulary of this field. Students will learn how sociologists scientifically investigate people in groups, which will enhance the students’ understanding of people’s behavior in social settings. Lectures and readings will give special attention to the social processes that stratify society by race, class, sexual orientation, religion, and gender. In addition, this class will also focus on the impacts that globalization has had on both traditional and emergent institutions. Required Textbook Sociology 11th edition, 2013 (ISBN10: 1-111-82957-8) by Jon Shepard. Thomson Wadsworth Publishing. ** Having the book is mandatory and necessary for successful completion of the course. ** Additional readings as necessary. Attendance and E-mail Your active participation in lecture is a vital part of this course since it will allow me to assess your level of understanding and it will also provide me the opportunity to gauge your improvement. Therefore, attendance is mandatory and roll will be taken daily. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO DROP THIS CLASS. However, the instructor reserves the right to drop students for excessive absences and tardiness or as needed. Students that do not attend class on the first day will be dropped. The last day to withdraw and receive a “W” is 5/5/2016 in-person and 5/8/2016 online. In order to receive additional class materials, all students must use and check their LAHC issued student e-mail account. Should a student not receive e-mailed class materials, it is the student's responsibility to e-mail the instructor for the missing materials. If any e-mail issues should arise, please notify the instructor immediately. Graded Assignments and Exams 1. Examinations: There are four multiple-choice and short answer exams. The student should bring on each test day a #2 pencil, an eraser, and a green scantron (Form No. 882-E). Some of the exam questions will be modeled after the Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) – please refer the section on SLOs. 2. Homework Assignments: There will be an article review and a response paper both 2 full pages TYPED that must be submitted in CLASS. The prompts and the supplemental readings and/or related media needed for these assignments will be sent to your student e-mail. 3. Breaching Experiment: This is a two person group project in which you both will have to breach a norm and then write a paper, as well as, present your findings. Further information regarding this project and presentation will be sent via e-mail. 4. Quizzes: There will be FOUR in-class quizzes and these cannot be made up. 5. Participation: Participation points include class discussions to response questions, group work, and/or attendance points; these CANNOT be made up (NO exceptions). 6. Grade Sheet: You must keep track of all your scores on your own grade sheet. The purpose of this grade sheet is for your own knowledge of your grade in this class and to comply with FERPA. 7. Extra Credit: The instructor may provide extra credit assignments as the semester progresses. 1 Grading Basis The letter grade for this class is based on the following point system for the assignments: Examinations (4 x 85 points) 340 points Breaching Experiment (1 x 60 points) 60 points Homework Assignments (2 x 30 points) 60 points Quizzes (4 x 5 points) 20 points Participation (4 x 5 points) 20 points Grade Sheet (1 x 5 points) +/5 points Points Possible 500 points total A 500 to 450 points (100-90%) B 449 to 400 points (89-80%) C 399 to 350 points (79-70%) D 349 to 300 points (69-60%) F 299 to 0 points (59-0%) Note: Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated. Any acts of academic dishonesty will result in the following consequences: students will receive a zero for the assignment. The act will be reported to the Dean and a disciplinary record will be established to track any additional incidents of cheating/plagiarism. Students may be subjected to further consequences. For more information on what constitutes cheating and plagiarism, please visit LAHC’s Academic Policy page and review 9803.28 Academic Dishonesty. LAHC Sociology Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) The Student Learning Outcomes will be measured and assessed by examinations and written work assigned. Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to: 1. The student will be able to apply the sociological imagination to his or her life. 2. The student will be able to compare and contrast the three major schools of sociology and their specific theories to social life. 3. The student will be able to describe how their status in social structures affects them as individuals, their behavior, and their life chances. 4. The student will be able to define and discuss the various forms of differentiation. 5. The student will able to describe the use of sociological research methods. Special Accommodations, Makeup Exams, and Late Assignment Policy I. Please let me know if you need special exam and/or lecture accommodations. If you are a student with a disability, please notify me of your status so that I may be able to provide you with all reasonable accommodations. A form from Special Programs and Services (SP&S) may be required. II. Students with medical and/or legal documentation may take a make up exam. All make up examinations must be completed within FIVE DAYS from the original date of the missed exam unless extenuating circumstances are present. It is the responsibility of the student to e-mail the instructor to schedule a make up exam. No make up exams will be provided to students who do not have legitimate documentation for missing the exam. III. Late homework assignments will only be accepted if students have medical and/or legal documentation. If a student does not have any medical and/or legal documentation, then your assignments will not be accepted if they are late nor can they be submitted for partial credit. A late breaching experiment can only be turned in late if both partners have documentation. IV. Participation, quizzes, breaching experiment presentation, and any extra credit opportunities cannot be submitted late or made up under any circumstance. V. Should a student request an assignment to be regraded, the student must provide in writing (minimum one page, typed) a detailed reason for this request no later than FIVE DAYS after the original graded item has been returned to the student. Both the written request and the original graded assignment must be handed to the instructor together with the understanding that the score for the assignment being reviewed may not change. Los Angeles Harbor College Mission Statement Los Angeles Harbor College promotes access and student success through associate and transfer degrees, certificates, economic and workforce development, and basic skills instruction. Our educational programs and support services meet the needs of diverse communities as measured by campus institutional learning outcomes. Class Courtesy Before lecture begins, turn off and put away mobile/cell phones. Should you choose to take notes on a tablet or laptop, be aware that you may be asked to leave this device at home if it becomes a distraction for our class. Also, do not engage in private conversations during lecture. Please note that some of the concepts and ideas that we discuss in lecture may be of a controversial nature. Therefore, I ask everyone to keep an open mind and that we respect all opinions shared in our class. 2 Important Dates (Exam dates are fixed. Students may request to change the date of their exam ONLY under an emergency basis.) Quiz 1: 3/3/16 Exam 1: 3/8/16 Participation 1: 2/16/16 Homework Assignment 1: 3/17/16 Quiz 2: 3/22/16 Exam 2: 3/29/16 Participation 2: 3/24/16 Homework Assignment 2: 5/19/16 Quiz 3: 4/28/16 Exam 3: 5/3/16 Participation 3: 5/5/16 Breaching Experiment: 4/22/16 Quiz 4: 5/12/16 Exam 4: 5/31/16 Participation 4: 5/26/16 Grade Sheet: 5/26/16 Course Outline and Reading Schedule (The instructor reserves the right to modify this schedule as needed.) Week 1 (2/9 & 2/11): Syllabus and Introduction The Sociological Perspective Chapter 1 Week 2 (2/16 & 2/18): Participation 1 – Photographs The Sociological Perspective Chapter 1 – continued Social Research Chapter 2 Week 3 (2/23 & 2/25): Culture Chapter 3 Extra Credit Opportunity 1 – Plagiarism Quiz http://library.acadiau.ca/tutorials/plagiarism/ Week 4 (3/1 & 3/3): Socialization Chapter 4 Quiz 1 (Chapter 4) Week 5 (3/8 & 3/10): Exam 1 (Chapters 1-4) Social Structure and Society Chapter 5 Week 6 (3/15 & 3/17): Groups and Organizations Chapter 6 Homework Assignment 1 Due – Article Review Week 7 (3/22 & 3/24): Deviance and Social Control Chapter 7 Quiz 2 (Chapter 7) Social Stratification Chapter 8 Participation 2 – Breaching Experiment Proposal Week 8 (3/29 & 3/31): Exam 2 (Chapters 5-8) No Class – Cesar Chavez Holiday Week 9 (4/2 – 4/8): SPRING BREAK Week 10 (4/12 & 4/14): Inequalities of Race and Ethnicity Chapter 9 Inequalities of Gender Chapter 10 Extra Credit Opportunity 2 – BSRI Week 11 (4/19 & 4/22): Family Chapter 11 Breaching Experiment Presentations Breaching Experiment is Due Week 12 (4/26 & 4/28): Education Chapter 12 Quiz 3 (Chapter 12) Week 13