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Sociology 101 – Introduction to Sociology
CRN 10690
Fall 2013
Instructor Name:
E-Mail:
Karen Weber, MSW
weberk@wnmu.edu
Phone Contact:
Class Days/Time:
575-740-0009
Tuesday 4:00 – 6:45 pm
Office:
Office Hours:
575-894-9050
By appointment
Catalog Course Description: Acquaints students with the discipline of sociology by focusing
on sociological concepts, methods, theories, and areas of substantive concern such as deviance,
class, race, gender, politics, medicine, and education. Students are asked to employ the
sociological perspective as they think critically about the social world around them. (NMCCN
SOCI 1113)(Area IV)(3).
Course Description: An introductory study of human social life, including culture, socialization,
social interaction, minority status, social status, social deviation, social groups, social institutions
and organizations, family, social class, social power, and social change. It is designed to
acquaint students to the field of sociology.
Course Instructional Objectives
 To prepare students to think like a sociologist
 To understand socialization and culture
 To be familiar with the contemporary sociological theories
 To understand social interaction and social structure
 To understand social groups, organizations, and social institutions
 To identify cultural bias
 Learn critical thinking skills and practice self-efficacy
 Expand thinking beyond self
Learning Outcomes
Students will connect with the people around them by:
 Building lasting relationships with their peers.
 Learning of and participating in opportunities to serve others in the broader community.
 Understanding and exploring how the issues of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness affect
themselves and others.
Students will connect with their new environment by:
 Developing awareness of and the ability to navigate the array of university resources and
the broader WNMU community.
Required Text
Ferrante, J. (2013). Sociology: A global perspective (8th ed.) US: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 1-111-83390-7
Required Supplemental Materials
 Supplemental readings will be available for students.
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Online Requirements
None
Scholarly Writing
Use clear college level writing with correct spelling and grammar for all assignments. If you
need help in writing, you may check with the WNMU Writing Center located in Miller Library.
Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures
Each student shall observe standards of honesty and integrity in academic work as defined in the
WNMU catalog. Violations of academic integrity include “any behavior that misrepresents or
falsifies a student’s knowledge, skills or ability with the goal of unjustified or illegitimate
evaluation or gain”.
Generally violations of academic integrity include cheating and plagiarism. Refer to the catalog
for definitions. Penalties for infractions are as follows:
Plagiarism:
1st infraction: Grade of “0” for assignments;
2nd infraction: dismissal from the class with grade of “F”.
Cheating:
1st infraction: Grade of “0” for assignments;
2nd infraction: dismissal from the class with grade of “F”.
Disability Services
Disability Services at WNMU: Services for students with disabilities are provided through the
Student Health Center’s Disability Support Services office. Some examples of the assistance
provided are audio materials for the blind or dyslexic, note takers, readers, audio recorders, and
special tutors. In order to qualify for these services, documentation must be provided by
certified health care professionals. Disability Support Services information and forms are
available by calling 575.538.6014 or emailing dss@wnmu.edu. The Disability Support
Services office serves as Western New Mexico University's liaison for students with
disabilities.
Communication Policy Statement regarding official email
WNMU’s policy requires that all official communication be sent via Mustang Express. As a
result, all emails related to your enrollment at WNMU and class communication – including
changes in assignments and grades – will be sent to your wnmu.edu email address. It is very
important that you access your Mustang Express e-mail periodically to check for correspondence
from the University. If you receive most of your email at a different address you can
forward your messages from Mustang Express to your other address.
Example: Martin Classmember was assigned a WNMU email address of
classmemberm12@wnmu.edu but Martin would rather receive his emails at his home
email address of martinclass@yahoo.com
Martin would follow the direction provided at
http://www.wnmu.edu/campusdocs/direction%20for%20forwarding%20email.htm
WNMU Policy on Email Passwords
WNMU requires that passwords for access to all of the protected software, programs, and
applications will be robust, including complexity in the number of characters required, the
combination of characters required, and the frequency in which passwords are required to be
changed. Minimum complexity shall include:
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Passwords shall contain at least six (6) characters.
Passwords shall contain at least one capital (upper case) letter, and at least one symbol
(numbers and characters such as @ # $ % & *).
 Passwords shall be changed at least every 90 days. (8/6/08)
Class Procedures for Inclement Weather: Every effort will be made to notify students of
class cancellation due to inclement weather
Assessment/Evaluation and Grading Scale:
Attendance and Participation
150
Written Assignments and Papers
350
Quizzes
350
Midterm exam
50
Final exam
100
Total possible points = 1000
Your final letter grade will be based on the points you earn:
 A = 1000 – 900 B = 899 – 800 C = 799 – 700 D = 699 – 600 F = 599 – 0
Other Expectations:
 Participation is a crucial component to achieving success in any professional setting
whether it is on-line or face to face. It is also recognized that it is a challenge for some
students to resist the temptation to take advantage of the freedom that is associated with
college. Your achievement in college and in your career is completely dependent on you.
 Attendance is evaluated not only by your presence but by your participation in class
discussions and activities. You will get out of the course what you put into the course.
You will need to be a “self-starter” and control your own calendar in order to meet the
deadlines for the course.
 Just as you do not get paid if you do not show up for your job and fulfill/complete your
responsibilities, you cannot earn credit for not participating in discussions and other
similar activities. Therefore you must read each assignment before class.
 You will need to purchase and bring the required text to each class meeting as well as
paper, pen or pencil.
 It will be each student’s responsibility to inform the instructor of any absence and work
out possible avenues to make-up missed assignments and/or quizzes.
Expected Behavior
 Assignments will be submitted by their due dates.
 Respect to fellow students and the instructor will be shown as sensitive or personal
information may be shared and should remain within the confines for our group.
 Under no circumstances will electronic devices be allowed in the classroom at any time.
Turn off all cell phones; put away all iPods, iPhones, laptops, etc. If you have an
emergency situation that may require cell phone contact, first inform your instructor and
make sure the phone is on vibrate. If you receive an emergency call step outside the
classroom and return as soon as possible.
 Regular and consistent communication will occur with instructor and students alike. This
goes both ways.
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Online Tutoring
 WNMU provides Smarthinking, on online tutoring service. To access Smarthinking, go
to the WNMU home page (wnmu.edu) and then open the Quick Links at the top.
Smartthinking eTutoring can help with many topics, including writing. You access the
service using their WNMU email address and password at
http://www.wnmu.edu/univ/smarthinkins.shtml
Withdrawal:
 If you decide to discontinue class attendance and/or online participation, you have the
responsibility for formal withdrawal from class prior to the date published in the catalog,
November 1. You may withdraw by the deadline within Mustang Express
 (unless this is your only course). Failure to withdraw from a class in which you do
not participate may result in an F for the course.
Code of Civility
 In order to promote a positive, professional atmosphere among students, faculty and
staff, the following Code of Civility has been developed:
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Respect: Treat all students, faculty, staff and property with respect and in a courteous
and professional manner. This includes all communications, whether verbal or written.
Let your actions reflect pride in yourself, your university, and your profession.
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Kindness: A kind word and gentle voice go a long way. Refrain from using
profanity, insulting slang remarks, or making disparaging comments. Consider
another person’s feelings. Be nice.
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Truth: Exhibit honesty and integrity in your dealings with fellow students, faculty and
staff members. Don’t lie, don’t cheat, and don’t steal.
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Responsibility: Take responsibility for your actions. This includes gracefully
accepting the consequences of your behavior.
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Cooperation: Exhibit a cooperative manner when dealing with students, faculty and
staff so we may all work towards our common goals and mission.
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Acceptance: Accept differences in others, as they accept differences in you. This
includes diversity in opinions, beliefs and ideas and everything else that makes us
unique individuals.
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Professionalism: Always conduct yourself in a manner that will bring pride to
your profession, to Western New Mexico University, and, most importantly, to
yourself.
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Soc 101 Introduction to Sociology
Week Dates Topic & Reading
Assignments/Due dates
Read Chapter 1
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08/20 Introductions and course expectations
1. Code of Conduct
2. Academic Honesty
Introduction to Sociological
Imagination
Read Chapter 2 due 9/3
2
09/03 Quiz chapter 1
Lecture chapter 2
Class discussion
Read Chapter 3
3
09/10 Quiz chapter 2
Lecture chapter 3
Movie reflection: Crash due 9/10
Movie: Crash
Read chapter 4
4
09/17 Quiz chapter 3
Lecture chapter 4
Movie reflection – Crash due
Movie: Paper clips
Read chapter 5
5
09/24 Quiz chapter 4
Lecture chapter 5
Movie Reflection Paper clips due
Class discussion
today
Read chapter 6
6
10/01 Quiz chapter 5
Lecture chapter 6
Movie: Electile Dysfunction
Read chapter 7
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10/07 MIDTERM EXAM
Lecture chapter 7
Movie reflection Electile dysfunction
due today
Read chapter 8
8
10/15 Quiz chapter 6
Lecture chapter 8
Movie: Homeless to Harvard
Read chapter 7,8
9
10/22 Quiz chapter 7,8
Lecture chapter 9
Movie reflection – Homeless to
Movie: Mean Girls
Harvard due today
Read chapter 9
10
10/29 Quiz chapter 9
Lecture chapter 10
Movie reflection – Mean Girls due
today
Read chapter 10
11
11/05 Quiz chapter 10
Lecture chapter 11
Movie: Who Killed the Electric Car
Read chapter 12
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11/12 Quiz chapter 11
Lecture chapter 12
Movie reflection – Who Killed the
Movie: The Andy Griffith Show
Electric Car due today
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11/19 Thanksgiving holiday
Read chapter 13, 14
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11/26 Quiz chapter 12
Lecture chapter 13,14
Movie reflection- Andy Griffith
Movie: Higher Learning
Show due today
14
12/3
Quiz chapter 13, 14
Read chapter 15, 16
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12/10
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Movie reflection – Higher Learning
due today.
Final Exam
The instructor reserves the right to adjust the schedule and assignments for academic integrity.
Written reflections
40 points each = 360 points possible
Quizzes
13 quizzes = 30 points each = 390 points possible
Midterm exam = 50 points
Final Exam = 100 points
Participation/attendance = 10 points each = 160 points possible
Total Points = 1000 Total possible points 1060