Dr. John
Ambenge
SOCI
101D PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY Spring 2007
CRN
1285
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 and Evaluation
Methods:
a)
Weekly discussions posted on the Discussion Board = 20%.
b)
Weekly Glossary Quizzes =
20%
c)
Projects (2) =
10%
d)
Midterm =
20%
e)
Final Exam =
30%
Total =100%
NO make-up for missed exam, quizzes, discussions or
tests.
Late
submissions will not be graded, except in extenuating circumstances.
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.
Office Hours
Snow
Hall Room 508
MW 9.00 – 9.30 am and TTH 11.30 – 12.30 pm
Tel.
860-343-5810
Email:jambenge@mxcc.commnet.Edu
or ambenge@sbcglobal.net.
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. 2006: Society: The Basics, 8th
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.
Participation:
Students
must and are expected to participate in the weekly discussions, while creating
a comfortable learning environment regardless of ideological or personal
differences of opinion. Students may agree to disagree without getting
personal.
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.
Week Topic(s)
01/22
– 01/28 Chapter1: Sociology and its Development
01/29
– 02/04 Chapter2:
Culture Poverty & Wealth
02/05
– 02/11 Chapter3:
Socialization
02/12
– 02/18 Chapter4:
Social Interaction in Every Day Life
02/19
– 02/25 Chapter5:
Groups and Organizations
02/26
– 03/04 Chapter6:
Sexuality Violence
03/05
– 03/11 Chapter7:
Deviance and Crime
03/12
– 03/18 Chapter8: Social Stratification
03/19 – 03/23 Spring Break (No Classes)
03/26
– 04/01 Chapter9:
Global Stratification
04/02
– 04/07 Chapter10:
Gender Stratification
04/09
– 04/15 Chapter11: Race and ethnic Inequalities
04/16
– 04/22 Chapter12:
Economics and Politics
04/23
– 04/29 Chapter13:
Family and religion
04/30
– 05/06 Chapter14:
Education and Medicine
05/07
– 05/13 Chapter 15:
Pop. Urban. & Environ.
05/14 – 05/18 Final