SOC 100: Introduction to Sociology Syllabus

Course Syllabus: Soc 100 53594 Online Syllabus Santa Ana Fall 18-4.pdf

Santa Ana College

Department of Anthropology, Sociology, and Women’s Studies

Sociology 100: 53594 Online

Introductory Sociology Fall 2018

Click on the link for a Welcome Video from the Instructor. This is the same video needed to complete the discussion board. Welcome and Introduction video

 

Instructor: Alondo C. Campbell, PhD Bio                  Class Schedule: Online

Office Hours: MW: 7:00 – 8:00 D – 411                  Email: Campbell_Alondo@sac.edu

Class Location: Online                                          Phone: (714) 564-6564

 

                                   

Required Texts

http://www.saylor.org/site/textbooks/OpenStax%20Sociology.pdf

https://cnx.org/contents/AgQDEnLI@7.28:TrIRM88K@5/Introduction-to-Sociology

                                   

Course Description

Sociology 100 is an introduction to the field of sociology, which is the scientific study of human societies and behavior focusing on the process of social interaction, patterns of social inequality, and the influence of social institutions on individuals as members of social groups. Special emphasis provided to explain factors promoting social stability and social change. Discussion topics include social theory, culture, socialization, social interaction and social structures, deviance, social class, racial, ethnic and gender stratification, and various social institutions, i.e. family, religion, and the economy. Sociological principles applied to human relationships and social institutions, analysis of the nature of social organizations and forms of culture, which have developed as a result of human needs.

 

Course Objectives

• Explain and analyze society in terms of social structure, social institutions, and social process
• Identify and define basic sociological concepts and theories
• Apply concepts, theories and research methods to specific issues, conditions, or behaviors in society
• Differentiate between the sociological perspective and other social scientific or behavioral perspectives
• Differentiate between different cultural perspectives
• Develop critical thinking skills by applying the basic ideas of sociology to your own personal experiences and larger social events

 

Student Learning Outcomes

• The student will apply the sociological imagination to a specific social issue
• The student will interpret how a specific social concept is understood from a sociological perspective
• The student will distinguish different major sociological theoretical perspectives which explain social behavior

 

 

Student Grade Evaluation

Discussions                                                                               75

Syllabus Quiz                                                                            10

Midterm Exam                                                                        100

Written Assignment Electronic Submission                             50

Quizzes                                                                                   150

Final Exam                                                                              100

Total Possible                                                                        485 points

 

The grade distribution is based on the following percentages. Points may vary

A         485 – 436        90%

B         435 – 388        80%                                        

C         387 – 339        70%

D         338 – 291        60%

F          under 290        59% or less

 

Participation: All students should have joined in class discussion board by the end of each week. Your participation should add value to the discussion and be on topic.  Be sure to use appropriate netiquette. Consider using a word processor to avoid grammatical penalties. All assignments are time sensitive. No make-ups for late posts.

 

Writing Assignment: 750 -1,050 words, APA format, at least 2 references

 

Midterm Exam: There is one midterm exam. The exam must be taken on the scheduled week. There are NO make-up exams without a compelling medical reason verified by a medical provider. Any make up exam is at the discretion of the instructor.

 

Quizzes: There are (16) quizzes one covering each chapter and the syllabus, due at the end of the week on Saturday along with the other assignments in the Module. It is absolutely the student’s responsibility to ensure they have the appropriate equipment to complete the quizzes.

 

Discussions: Students are expected to post substantive word processed responses to the discussion board.

 

Final Exam: The format for the exam is the same as the Midterm.  There are no makeup exams without a documented verification of a compelling reason.

 

Incomplete Grade: Students seeking an “Incomplete” grade must consult with me no later than the week prior to finals.  Incompletes will only be considered for unforeseeable, emergency and justifiable reasons at the end of the term, and only upon agreement of conditions for completing coursework. 

 

Classroom Expectations and Behavior: The Students are responsible for knowing the material and announcements presented in the Module.

 

Late work: Students are encouraged to work ahead late work is not permitted. Modules close on Saturday of each week.

 

Students with Disabilities:

Your success in this course is important to me. Santa Ana College and I are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability that may have some impact on your ability to do well in this course, I encourage you to speak with me as soon as possible. Also, please contact Disabled Student Programs & Services so that we can all collaborate on your classroom accommodations in a timely manner. DSP&S is located in the Village VL-203, and their phone number is 714-564-6264. The DSP&S office requires documentation of your disability in order to receive reasonable accommodations. If you do not have documentation, they will work with you to acquire it. I look forward to supporting you to meet your learning goals.

Evacuation Statement

It is the disabled student’s responsibility to contact the course instructor at the beginning of the semester to discuss potential plans when classroom evacuations are necessary.

 

 Academic Dishonesty:

Academic honesty is highly valued at Santa Ana College. You must always submit work that represents your original words or ideas. If any words or ideas used in a class postings or assignment submission do not represent your original words or ideas, you must cite all relevant sources and make clear the extent to which such sources were used. Words or ideas that require citation include but are not limited to, all hard copy or electronic publications, whether copyrighted or not, and all verbal or visual communication when the content of such communication clearly originates from an identifiable source.

 

APA Format: American Psychological Association (APA) format is required for written assignments. This website is helpful http://owl.english.purdue.edu/.

 

Course Outline

	Date	Topic	Reading	Due
Module 1 Due Sat.	9/01	Course Overview	Syllabus	Quiz	10
		An Introduction to Sociology	Chap 1	Quiz 1	10
		Introduction Discussion Board		Discussion	5
Module 2 Due Sat.	9/08	Sociological Research	Chap 2	Quiz 2	10
				Discussion	5
Module 3 Due Sat.	9/15	Culture	Chap 3	Quiz 3	10
				Discussion	5
Module 4 Due Sat.	9/22	Race and Ethnicity	Chap 11	Quiz 4	10
				Discussion	5
Module 5	9/29	Gender, Sex and Sexuality	Chap 12	Quiz 5	10
Due Sat.				Discussion	5
Module 6 Due Sat.	10/06	Society and Social Interaction   Writing assignment	Chap 4	Quiz 6	10
				Discussion	5
					50
Module 7 Due Sat.	10/13	Socialization	Chap 5	Quiz 7	10
				Discussion	5
Module 8 Due Sat.	10/20	Groups and Organizations   MIDTERM EXAM Chaps 1 – 6, 11 &12	Chap 6	Quiz 8	10
				Discussion	5
					100
Module 9 Due Sat.	10/27	Deviance, Crime and Social Control	Chap 7	Quiz 9	10
				Discussion	5
Module 10 Due Sat.	11/03	Media and Technology	Chap 8	Quiz 10	10
				Discussion	5
Module 11 Due Sat.	11/10	Social stratification in the United States	Chap 9	Quiz 11	10
				Discussion	5
Module 12 Due Sat.	11/17	Global Inequality	Chap 10	Quiz 12	10
				Discussion	5
Module 13 Due Sat.	11/24	Aging and the Elderly	Chap 13	Quiz 13	10
				Discussion	5
Module 14 Due Sat.	12/01	Marriage and the Family	Chap 14	Quiz 14	10
				Discussion	5
Module 15 Due Sat.	12/08	Religion	Chap 15	Quiz 15	10
				Discussion	5
	12/15
		FINAL EXAM	Chaps. 7 – 10	13 – 15	100
		Total (approximate)			485

 

NOTE: This course outline should be considered tentative since some minor changes may be made according to the needs of class. If a date or assignment needs to be changed, I will announce it in class before the date it is listed in the syllabus.

Required Text

This course uses an etext which is an Open Educational Resource (OER). The reading selections are embedded in your module assignments by chapter, or you can access the full book from either of these locations: 
http://www.saylor.org/site/textbooks/OpenStax%20Sociology.pdf

http://cnx.org/contents/r-QzKsl_@7.13:_97x1rAv@2/Introduction-to-Sociology