Dr. John Ambenge
Tel. 860-343-5810
Email:jambenge@mxcc.commnet.Edu
SOCI 101D PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY Fall 2007
CRN 3279 Online Course
3 Credits
Course Description: A study of modern society institutions, its organization, groups and social roles: Topics include patterns of social interaction, formal organizations, social stratification, the family, deviance and crime, scientific methods of analysis and an examination of social issues from a humanistic perspective.
Course Objectives: As a Diversity Course, it is expected that students will:
a) Be familiar with how sociologists define and approach the study of human society and how sociology can enrich our lives
b) Understand key sociological concepts, many which may have entered their vocabularies long before they knew they were sociological
c) Apply sociological concepts more appropriately as a means to understanding the society and the world in which we live in
d) Understand the role of environment in shaping personality
e) Identify social classes, the influence of class, the determinants and patterns of social mobility
f) Be familiar with the similarities and differences in cultural values around the world.
Course Requirements: Assigned readings must be done thoroughly as the topics will provide the basis for class discussion. Failure to prepare adequately may impede your participation and the ability to benefit fully from the course.
Methods of Evaluation:
a) Weekly discussions posted on the Discussion Board* = 25%.
b) Bi-Weekly Tests = 40%
c) *Mid-term Exam = 15% chapters on the midterm will be 5, 6, & 7.
e) *Final Exam = 20% chapters will be 12, 13, 14, & 15
Total =100%
Required Textbook:
Macionis, John J. 2007: Society: The Basics, 9th
edition. Prentice Hall
* Late submissions will not be graded, except with excused absence.
* Weekly discussions: Students are expected to participate in the
weekly discussions, while creating a comfortable learning environment
regardless of ideological or personal differences of opinion. These
discussions are treated as your class participations. Students should post
their responses on the discussion board so that other students have an
opportunity to react to them. DON’T email them to your instructor.
NB: Discussion questions will be available Monday
12.00 am to Sunday 6.00 pm. Any submissions after
6.00 pm on Sunday will be considered late submissions and therefore a “zero”
grade will be assigned.
Maximum
Points: The maximum points a
student can earn on any weekly discussion topic is 5 points. To earn the
maximum points, a student MUST submit no less than 5 responses per
topic. For more information on scoring, please read the instructions. Failure
to submit and/or make contributions as expected will affect your final grade
negatively.
Withdrawal from Courses: A student who wishes to withdraw from the course must obtain a withdrawal form from the Records Office, fill in and sign the form, obtain the signature of the course instructor and return the completed form to the Records Office. Please don't ask me over the phone or via email to withdraw you from my class. It is your responsibility to do so by observing the protocol.
Grading System:
95 - 100 = A
90 - 94 = A-
87 - 89 = B+
84 - 86 = B
80 - 83 = B-
77 - 79 = C+
74 - 76 = C
70 - 73 = C-
67 - 69 = D+
64 - 66 = D
60 - 63 = D-
Below 60 = F
Required Textbook: Macionis, John J. 2007: Society: The Basics, 9th edition. Prentice Hall
Disability: If you have a hidden or visible disability that may require classroom or test taking modifications, please let me know as soon as possible.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism is defined as the use of another's ideas or phrase (s) and presenting those idea (s) as your own, either intentionally or unintentionally. Also the use of website or library materials without proper citation is a form of academic dishonesty and will not be tolerated. The Board of Trustees' Proscribed Conduct Policy Section 5.2.1 of the Board of Trustees' Policy Manual refers. Students found guilty of academic dishonesty will receive a "Failing" grade in this course.
Reading Assignments, Tests and Exams:
Week 1: 08/28 - 09/02 Chapter1: Sociology and its Development
Week 2: 09/03 - 09/09 Chapter2: Culture Poverty & Wealth
Test 1: 9/06 -9/10 Chapters 1 & 2
Week 3:09/10 - 09/16 Chapter3: Socialization
Week 4: 09/17 - 09/23 Chapter4: Social Interaction in Every Day Life
Test 2: 9/20 - 9/24 Chapters 3 & 4
Week 5: 09/24 - 09/30 Chapter5: Groups and Organizations
Week 6: 10/1 - 10/07 Chapter6: Sexuality Violence
Week 7: 10/08 - 10/14 Chapter7: Deviance and Crime
MIDTERM: 10/12 -10/15 Chapters 5, 6 & 7.
Week 8:10/15 - 10/21 Chapter8: Social Stratification
Week 9:10/22 - 10/28 Chapter9: Global Stratification
Test 3:10/26 -10/29) Chapters 8 & 9
Week 10:10/29 - 11/04 Chapter10: Gender Stratification
Week 11: 11/05 - 11/11 Chapter11: Race and ethnic Inequalities
Test 4: 11/08 -11/12 Chapters 10 & 11
Week 12:11/12 - 11/18 Chapter12: Economics and Politics
Week 12: 11/22 - 11/25 Thanksgiving Break
Week 13:11/26 - 12/02 Chapter13: Family and religion
Week 14: 12/03 - 12/09 Chapter14: Education and Medicine
Week 15: 12/10 - 12/16 Chapters 15: Pop. Urbanization and Environment
Week 16: 12/15 - 12/17 FINAL Exam - Chapters 12, 13, 14, & 15.