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Santa Ana College

Introduction to Sociology: Summer 2020

Section: 82029

Instructor: Sergio Torres

Class Duration: 06/15/2020 - 08/05/2020

Class Date/Time: Monday & Wednesday 06:00PM – 09:10PM

Classroom Location: Online

Email: Torres_Sergio@sccollege.edu

 

Required Course Text:

Course Description:

  • This course introduces concepts, theories and vocabulary associated with the field of sociology. The major sociological perspectives are explored surrounding: Social control, social interaction, social differentiation, and social institutions. The processes of social change are understood in the context of collective human behavior.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Upon successful completion of SOC 100 students will be able to define the “sociological imagination” and identify how the discipline of sociology is relevant to the study of contemporary society
  • Upon successful completion of SOC 100 students will be able to identify the steps in the research process and how the scientific method is used in the field of sociology
  • Upon successful completion of SOC 100 students will be able to differentiate between the major sociological theoretical perspectives—structural functionalism (functionalist), social conflict (conflict) and symbolic interactionism (interactionist).

Course Communication Plan

  • Daily Course Announcements: An announcement will be sent out on the days that the class meets. These announcements will contain information about daily task as well as other pertinent course information. 
  • Pronto Messenger: The Pronto Messenger will be used during class time to discuss daily course material. Pronto should not be used to discuss other course related issues (grades, assignments, absences, etc.).
  • General Course Question Discussion Board: In this course you will have access to a general course question discussion board. This will be a general-purpose discussion board and is an additional resource for students to communicate with one another.

Respect for Classmates:

  • The topics discussed in this class are considered controversial, and have a diversity of viewpoints associated with them. Students are expected to be respectful of other students’ comments and opinions. Critiques of class material and viewpoints are encouraged in this course, but it is important to do so in a respectful, scholarly way.

 

Make-Up & Late Assignments:

  • Late papers or assignments will only be accepted 24 hours from their original due date. All late work will be marked down a letter grade.
  • Make-Up Exams: Students will be allowed to make up only ONE missed exam during the semester. Make-up exams must be taken by the end of the week that the exam was administered. Make-up exams will be marked down a letter grade.

 

Attendance:

  • Attendance will be taken in this course through discussion board participation.

 

Course Enrollment and Drop Dates:

  • Familiarize yourself with enrollment and class drop procedures. It is your responsibility as a student to make sure you are enrolled in the class. If you decide to drop this course, it is your responsibility to make sure you are properly dropped through Admissions and Records!

 

Student Conduct, Etiquette, and Technology:

  • Students are responsible for regulation of their behaviors in the classroom, in regard to respecting the rights of others. Students are expected to act professionally, follow university procedures, and respect other people’s experiences and opinions. This classroom needs to be a comfortable space for all students to participate in. Students disrespecting other students, or the professor, will not be tolerated. Each person brings their own experiential knowledge to the classroom and through respectful dialog we can all learn from each other.

 

Emailing Instructor Instructions:

  • The instructor receives a mass of emails daily and if you do not tag your email in the subject line it is likely to be overlooked or deleted, in addition to any assignments attached to those emails. Please take the time to address your emails accordingly.
  • Please check the syllabus and the assignment sheets and materials on Canvas BEFORE sending your emailing. Do not email to ask what we did in class if you miss a day as it is listed on the syllabus schedule.
  • If students have a question that cannot be answered by the syllabus, use the following format to email your question: Your Course #, Class Time, Your Name and Issue to be addressed.

 

Academic Dishonesty:

  • Students who violate Santa Ana College standards of academic integrity are subject to disciplinary sanctions, which may include failing the course and suspension from the college. Policies on academic dishonesty are strictly enforced, as dishonesty harms the individual, other students, and the college. For more information, please make yourself aware of the school’s policy at: Santa Ana College Academic Dishonesty Policy

 

Disabled Student Services:

  • If you have a disability, please let the professor know immediately so necessary arrangements can be made. Students registered with Disability Support Services have the right to accommodations for documented special needs. For more information, please refer to the following: Santa Ana College Disabled Students Program & Services

 

Emergencies:

  • Students should familiarize themselves with school policies in the event of an emergency. For more information please refer to the following: Santa Ana College Safety & Security

Course Assignments

Exams (SLO 1-3)

  • Three exams will be given in the course. They will not be cumulative, but a review of the previous section. Each exam will consist of multiple choice/true or false questions and two short answer essay questions. Tests are derived entirely from class readings, lectures, and other materials presented in class. Study guides will be posted on Canvas for review. The dates of the Exams are listed in the calendar section of this syllabus.

 

Reaction Papers (SLO 1-3):

  • These papers will be a reaction to videos presented in class. Each paper will be worth a maximum of 35 points. The reaction paper format should be as follows: a brief summary of the film, how the film is related to classroom materials, and answers to the specific questions that the professor will supply students’ specific to the film. A detailed assignment sheet will be posted on Canvas which includes a grading rubric. Reaction papers due dates are listed in the calendar section of this syllabus.

 

Weekly Reading Reflections:

  • For the weekly reading reflections, you will be required to select two concepts from each reading and apply them to something that either you or someone that you know has personally experienced or a story that you have either read about or have seen.
  • The weekly reading reflections should be no shorter than two pages and contain no less than two concepts. Your selected concepts should be in bold text. Concepts used need to be defined and not just simply named. Once you have selected and defined your concept you should then provide the account which you be applying your concepts. The weekly reading logs will be due by the of end the week on Sunday’s.

 

  • For the Weekly Reading Reflections, you will be required to:

 

  1. Read the chapter!
  2. Select TWO concepts or theories from the textbook.
  3. Clearly define the concept or theory you have selected.
  4. Apply your chosen theories/concepts to something that either you or someone that you know has personally experienced or a story that you have either read about or have seen.

 

Discussion Board Posts:

  • For your discussion board post you will be required to respond to a video that will be provided. I will place the links to the discussion boards under files. Please follow the instructions below:

 

  1. You will need to watch the video.
  2. Select one concept or theory from the textbook or PowerPoints.
  3. Clearly define the concept or theory you have selected.
  4. Apply your theory or concept to the video.
  5. Respond to one other classmate’s discussion board post by explaining how well you believe the concept they have selected explains the social phenomena in the video and provide an additional concept or theory that could also be applied to the video.

 

Extra Credit:

Opportunities for Extra Credit will be discussed in class at the discretion of the professor.

 

Keep Track of Your Assignment Grades Using the Chart Below:

Grading Chart

Assignment

Points Possible

Points Earned

Exam 1

50

 

Exam 2

50

 

Exam 3

50

 

Weekly Reading Reflections

40

 

Reaction Paper 1

35

 

Reaction Paper 2

35

 

Discussion Boards Responses

40

 

Total

300

 

 

Performance Criteria

  • Standard letter grades represent distinct levels of effort, learning, and performance, as described in the following:
  • A-range – Represents high level of effort, outstanding performance, excellence and mastery of course content, concepts, and learning objectives.  An “A” student demonstrates a high level of intellectual understanding, creativity, analytical ability, and critical thinking.
  • B-range – Represents above average performance, analytical ability and mastery of course content, concepts and learning objectives.  A “B” student demonstrates a solid intellectual understanding, analytical ability, and application of course content.
  • C-range – Represents satisfactory/average performance, analytical ability, and comprehension of course content and concepts.  A “C” indicates that the student followed directions, stayed on schedule, completed assignments, and demonstrated a fundamental understanding of course content, concepts, and analytical ability.
  • D-range – Represent below average performance by not fully accomplishing assignments to completion, missing portions of required work, lack of preparation, and weak understanding and comprehension of course concepts, and superficial analytical ability.
  • F – Represents failure to turn in and complete significant portions of required work, turn in a significant number of assignments, demonstrate a basic understanding of course content and concepts (that result in less than 60% accumulation of points).

Course Grading Scale: The following grading scale will be applied to the course:

 

Grading Scale

Letter Grade

Percentage

Points Scale

A

90%

270 to 300

B

80%

240 to 269

C

70%

210 to 239

D

60%

180 to 209

F

59%

177 & below

 

Course Calendar

 

Course Calendar

Week

Date

Weekly Assignments

Assignment and Test Due Dates

Week 1

Date 06/15

·       Syllabus

·      Discussion Board: Student Introduction

Discussion Board: Student Introduction Due 06/16

Date

06/17

·      Chapter1: An Introduction to Sociology

 

 

Week 2

Date 06/22

·      Chapter 2: Sociological Research

·      Discussion Board: Chapter 2

Discussion Board: Chapter 2 Due 06/23 11:59PM

Date 06/24

·      Chapter 3: Culture

·      Discussion Board: Chapter 3

·      Reading Reflection: Chapter 3

Discussion Board: Chapter 3 Due 06/25 11:59PM

Reading Reflection Chapter 3: Due 06/28 11:59PM

 

Week 3

Date 06/29

·      Chapter 4: Society & Social Interaction

·      Discussion Board: Chapter 4

·      Reading Reflection: Chapter 4

 

Discussion Board: Chapter 4 Due 06/30 11:59PM

Reading Reflection Chapter 4: 07/05 11:59PM

Date 07/01

·      Chapter 5: Socialization

·      Discussion Board: Chapter 5

·      Reading Reflection: Chapter 5

Discussion Board: Chapter 5 Due 07/02 11:59PM

Reading Reflection Chapter 5: 07/05 11:59PM

Week 4

Date 07/06

·      Exam 1 Chapters 1-2-3-4

Exam 1 Due 07/06 11:59PM

Date 07/08

·      Chapter 9: Social Stratification in the United States

·      Discussion Board: Chapter 9

·      Reading Reflection: Chapter 9

Discussion Board: Chapter 9 Due 07/09 11:59PM

Reading Reflection Chapter 9: Due 07/12 11:59PM

Week 5

Date 07/13

 

·      Film 1: Reaction Paper 1

“San Francisco 2.0”

Film 1: Reaction Paper Due 07/19 11:59PM

Date 07/15

·      Chapter 11: Race & Ethnicity

·      Discussion Board: Chapter 11

·      Reading Reflection: Chapter 11

Discussion Board: Chapter 11 Due 07/16 11:59PM

Reading Reflection Chapter 11: Due 07/19 11:59PM

 

 

 

Week 6

 

Date 07/20

·      Chapter 12: Gender, Sex, & Society

·      Discussion Board: Chapter 12

·      Reading Reflection: Chapter 12

Discussion Board: Chapter 12 Due 07/21 11:59PM

Reading Reflection Chapter 12: Due 07/26 11:59PM

 

Date

07/22

·      Exam 2: 5-9-11-12

·      Chapter 7: Deviance, Crime, and Social Control 

·      Discussion Board: Chapter 7

·      Reading Reflection: Chapter 7

Discussion Board: Chapter 7 Due 07/23 11:59PM

Reading Reflection Chapter 7: Due 07/26 11:59PM

 

Week 7

 

 

Date

07/27

·       Film 2

Film 2: Reaction Paper Due 08/06 11:59PM

Date 07/29

·      Chapter 14: Marriage & Family

·      Discussion Board: Chapter 14

·       Reading Reflection: Chapter 14

Discussion Board: Chapter 14 Due 07/30 11:59PM

Reading Reflection Chapter 14: Due 08/02 11:59PM

 

 

Week 8

 

 

Date 08/03

·      Chapter16: Education

·      Discussion Board: Chapter 16

·       Reading Reflection: Chapter 16

Discussion Board: Chapter 16 Due 08/04 11:59PM

Reading Reflection Chapter 16: Due 08/05 11:59PM

Date 08/05

·      Exam 3: Chapters 7-14-16

·        

Exam 3 Due 8/06 11:59PM

 

 

(Subject to change based on instructor’s discretion)

                   

 

Course Summary:

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