Introduction to
Sociology
Soc 101 Section
001
Prof. Brooke
Bocast
Summer Quarter
2007
Class Time: Tu Th 8-9:20am
Room: Curtiss Hall 250A
Office Hrs: Tu Th 9:30
– 10:30
Office Hrs Location: Student
Center CafŽ
Email:
brooke.bocast@temple.edu
Course Description
Sociology is the systematic study of human groups, institutions, and societies. This course is intended to provide students with an understanding of sociology and to encourage students to think sociologically (i.e. with a sociological imagination). In this course we will be examining the principles that underlie human interactions in societies, including the learning and development of social roles; the development and meaning of culture and social organizations; and institutions found with in societies, such as family, class structure, and power structure.
Course Policies
Attendance: Attendance is an important part of class participation. You are granted 3 unexcused absences per term. Every unexcused absence after the first three will result in one letter grade deduction off of your final grade. Absences can be excused with written documentation, such as a doctorÕs note, funeral notice etc. Make-up quizzes will be given only to students with such documented excuses.
Disability
Disclosure: Students with disabilities
requesting accommodations and services at Drexel University need to present a
current accommodation verification letter (ÒAVLÓ) to faculty before
accommodations can be made. AVL's
are issued by the Office of Disability Services (ÒODSÓ). For additional
information, contact the ODS at www.drexel.edu/oed/disability, 3201 Arch St.,
Ste. 210, Philadelphia, PA 19104,
V 215.895.1401, or TTY 215.895.2299.
Cell Phones: Cell phones must be turned off during class. ÒVibrateÓ mode does not count as Òoff.Ó Texting is not allowed.
Academic Honesty: Drexel University upholds high standards of academic integrity. Instances of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated; students violating the UniversityÕs academic integrity policy will be subject to appropriate sanctions. Plagiarism can result in a failing grade for the course. Students found guilty of plagiarism are subject to penalties including dismissal from the University. If you use someone elseÕs work – whether the actual words or the ideas – cite the reference. If you have any questions, see the discussion of plagiarism under Academic Honesty, section 10 of the Drexel University Student Handbook at http://www.drexel.edu/studentlife/studenthandbook/honesty10.htm.
Grading and Evaluation
Evaluation:
Quizzes – 80 (20% each)
Participation – 20%
Extra Credit:
For extra credit, you may bring in relevant articles and
lead class discussion on these articles. For every three articles you bring in,
you will receive 1 point on your final grade. Articles will not be accepted the final week of class.
Grading: DrexelÕs grading system has changed to a +/- scale. I use the following scale when assigning letter grades at the end of the semester:
A 95-100
A- 91-94 excellent
B+ 88-90
B 84-87
B- 81-83 above
average
C+ 78-80
C 74-77 average
C- 71-73
D+ 68-70
D 64-67 needs
attention and improvement
D- 61-63
F 0-60 unsatisfactory
Required Texts
Giddens, Anthony,
Mitchell Duneier, Richard P. Appelbaum. 2006. Introduction to Sociology.
New
York: W. W. Norton and Co.
This text is available in the bookstore; however, there are not yet enough copies for all of the sociology courses. Please consider ordering online, but do so asap so you donÕt miss any readings.
Course Schedule
* this schedule is subject to change at the instructorÕs discretion
Week 1: Sociology: Overview and Methods
6/26 Course overview
6/28 Chpt 2, ÒAsking and Answering Sociological QuestionsÓ
Week 2: The Individual and Society
7/3 Chpt 3, ÒCulture and SocietyÓ
7/5 Chpt 4, ÒSocialization and the Life CycleÓ
Week 3: The Individual and Society Cont.
7/10 Chpt 5, ÒSocial Interaction and Everyday LifeÓ
7/12 Chpt 7, ÒConformity, Deviance, and CrimeÓ
Week 4: Structures of Power
7/17 Quiz #1
7/19 Chpt 8, ÒStratification, Class, and InequalityÓ
Week 5: Structures of Power Cont.
7/24 Chpt 9, ÒGlobal InequalityÓ
7/26 Chpt 10, ÒGender InequalityÓ
Week 6: Structures of Power, Cont.
7/31 Chpt 11, ÒEthnicity and RaceÓ
8/2 Quiz #2
Week 7: Social Institutions
8/7 Chpt 15, ÒFamilies and Intimate RelationshipsÓ
8/9 Chpt 16, ÒEducation and the Mass MediaÓ
Week 8: Social Institutions Cont.
8/14 Chpt 17, ÒReligion in Modern SocietyÓ
8/16 Quiz #3
Week 9: Social Change in the Modern World
8/21 Chpt 18, ÒSociology of the BodyÕ
8/23 Chpt19, ÒUrbanization, Population, and the EnvironmentÓ
Week 10:
8/28 Chpt 20, ÒGlobalization in a Changing WorldÓ
8/30 Quiz #4
Week 11: Finals Week
There is no Final for this class.