Course SyllabusIntroduction to Sociology (Soci 1301)Spring.docxvanesaburnand
Course Syllabus
Introduction to Sociology (Soci 1301)
Spring 2018
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to the concepts and principles used in the study of group life, social institutions, and social processes. This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
TEXTBOOKS: One textbook is required.
A student of this institution is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from a college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Chambliss, W. and Eglitis, D. (2018). Discover Sociology (3nd Ed). L.A., CA: Sage. ISBN 9781506347387
San Antonio College Bookstore offers same text with custom college name on front, 3rd Ed ISBN#9781506396088
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The statement of student learning outcomes is designed to bring awareness of what you will be learning and what skills you should be able to demonstrate by way of the acquired knowledge.
After successfully completing this course, a student is able to:
1.
Compare and contrast basic theoretical perspectives of sociology
2.
Describe key concepts in sociology
3.
Describe the empirical findings of various subfields of sociology
4.
Explain the complex links between individual experiences and broader institutional forces
5.
Identify the various methodological approaches to the collection and analysis of data in sociology
Course Introduction:
How are our individual choices shaped by society? How do our choices help shape society? These are two primary questions we will address in this Introduction course to the Study of Sociology. Sociologists explore practically all aspects of social relations. What is society and how does it shape individuals’ lives? Why do people behave as they do; and what they can do to more effectively take charge of their lives? This course is designed to offer insights to understand how social forces in society shape our behavior and influence our life experiences. Considerably, we are the product of our society and vice versa. Our identities, hopes, fears, grievances, and satisfactions are shaped by the culture and social structure that surrounds us.
This course is designed to help students learn the basic theoretical principles, terminology, concepts, and methodologies used within the discipline of sociology. Additionally, it will introduce the student to basic sociological areas of inquiry, such as socialization, group dynamics, gender, social stratification, inequality, social class, deviance, social institutions, and the micro and macro sociological analysis. Students will apply sociological concepts, methodologies, and theories to understand how social influences affect their lives, and will develop a greater understan.
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2. Participation Policy
Per the SNHU Attendance Policy,
you are required to participate in
the graded discussion board
during the first week of class or
you will be withdrawn from the
course for non-participation.
Therefore, I want to remind you
that it is important that you
participate in 1-1 Discussion:
Natural Resources by Sunday,
Nov 1st 2020 11:59 PM EST.
3. Late Policy
Students must submit discussion board postings
during the time frame indicated in the
assignment rubric. Discussion board submissions
will not be accepted for credit after the
deadline.
Students needing extra time may submit
assignments, excluding discussion board postings,
up to two weeks after the assignment due date.
Students who submit work up to two week late
will receive a penalty of 10 percent applied to
the grade achieved on the late assignment
regardless of the day of the week on which the
work is submitted. Students who submit
assignments more than two week late will
receive a grade of zero on the assignment unless
they have made prior arrangements with the
instructor.
4. Late Policy
Instructors will accept assignments more than one week late if students have
made prior arrangements with the instructor and the instructor agrees to an
extension. Students who submit work late receive a penalty of 10 percent
applied to the grade achieved on the late assignment. Students must meet
the deadline agreed upon in advance with the instructor. Students who do not
meet the agreed-upon deadline will receive a grade of zero on the
assignment.
Instructors will accept late work without prior arrangement in the case of
extenuating circumstances (such as hospitalization, childbirth, major
accident, injury or bereavement). Students who suffer such a circumstance
must notify the instructor as soon as possible of the extenuating circumstance
that prevented them from submitting work on time and determine a deadline
with the instructor for submitting the work. In these instances the instructor
will waive the late penalty. Students who do not meet the deadline arranged
with the instructor will receive a grade of zero on the assignment.
Students must submit the final assignment no later than the last day of the
term. No assignments are accepted after the last day of the term.
5. Your Text Book
Please have by the first day of
class!
I encourage you to use MBS
Direct— SNHU's online bookstore
req Online resources requiring
access codes are NOT needed
for class
To read the book, you can
download the software
"VitalSource Bookshelf"
Environmental Issues &
Solutions (Meyers and
Spoolman, 2014)
6. Contacting your instructor
Have general questions about class,
assignments, etc? Please use the General
Questions Discussion Board (GQDB) so
others can benefit from the information,
as well
Have specific questions about your
grades or anything personal? Please
email me and we can also schedule a
phone or Skype conversation if needed
Not available during office hours? Not a
problem! Email me so we can schedule a
time that works for you! Leave me a
voicemail and we can schedule an
appointment.
Your name Contact information Best
day/time to return your call.