SOCI_1113_304_22854_201120
SYLLABUS
Tulsa Community College
Spring 2011
Course: Introduction to Sociology
Room Day(s) and Time(s): M/W/F.
12:00 - 12:50 Rm. 7110
Course Delivery Method: Lec/dis
Instructor: Dina Wiedman
Office Phone: 918-691-6467
TO CONTACT THE DIVISION
OFFICE:
Division: Liberal Arts
Associate Dean: Mr. Kevin Clayton
Office: 4107
Phone Number: 595-7780
Section #: 1113 304 22854 201120
Start and end dates: Jan. 10, 2011 – May 7
Lecture/Discussion/Participatory
Office Hrs: Email: Dina123@cox.net
TO CONTACT ACADEMIC & CAMPUS
SERVICES:
Director: Leanne Brewer
Office: SE 2202
Phone: 595-7673
COURSE PREREQUISITES: none
Course Description: This course will provide a look at the social world in which we live.
This course is an integrated approach that uses sociological thinking to help students analyze and
understand theoretical perspectives and research methods.
TEXTBOOKS, SUPPLIES, & OTHER RESOURCES:
Title: Society in Focus
Edition: 7
Author: William E. Thompson & Joseph V. Hickey
Publisher: Pearson
Textbooks and supplies may be purchased at: Campus Book Store
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to—
1. Describe the Sociological perspective
2. Define and describe the history and origin of Sociology as a science
3. Define and describe social research methods.
4. Describe the relationship between theory and methods
5. Identify what society is; what culture is.
6. Discuss the major agents of socialization.
7. Describe the socialization process
8. Identify deviance and conformity.
9. Describe social issues as they relate to and the elderly
10. Develop an understanding of macro-change and micro-change in sociology
Teaching Methods: Lectures, discussions, and class participation will be the primary
teaching method supplemented by films, demonstrations, group activities, and guest speakers as
available. In class and outside of class activities may be included. Professor will seek to
incorporate methods that assist learners of all learning styles to ensure the greatest success in
learning for all students.
EVALUATION TECHNIQUES: 3 EXAMS OVER CHAPTERS, ONE FINAL EXAM, ONE
GROUP PRESENTATION, ATTENDENCE AND CLASS PARTICIPATION.
ATTENDANCE: You get 10 points for every class you attend. If you miss a class, you
miss the 10 points. While in class, you can acquire as much as ten (10) points per class
for discussion reflecting that you have read and understood the material. This will be
assessed by your open discussion during class times.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS AND MAKE-UP WORK: NONE THERE WILL BE NO MAKE
UP WORK OR LATE ASSIGNMENTS FOR THIS CLASS
10. Course Withdrawal: The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4
the duration of any class. Contact the Counseling Office at any TCC campus to
initiate withdrawal from a course ('W' grade) or to change from Credit to Audit.
Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines. Students who stop participating in
the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have
financial aid consequences for the student.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Email: All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex:
jane.doe@mail.tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course
assignments will be sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC
email to send email to, and receive email from, the instructor regarding this
course.
Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or
emergency situations arise, TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and
television stations. This information is also posted on the TCC website
(www.tulsacc.edu).
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS: General Education courses at TCC ensure that our
graduates gain skills, knowledge, and abilities that comprise a common foundation for
their higher education and a backdrop for their work and personal lives. TCC’s General
Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and
Technological Proficiency.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE: Open and mutually respectful communication of varied
opinions, beliefs, and perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages
the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher learning and to the ability to learn
from each other. Use of any electronic device is at the discretion of the instructor.
SYLLABUS CHANGES: Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary.
Students will be notified of any changes to the syllabus in writing or verbally.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: TCC provides accommodations for qualifying
students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For information,
students may contact the disabled Student Resource Center, 918-595-7115, or the
Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 918-595-7428V, 918-595-7434TTY.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the
deception of others about one’s own work or about the work of another. Academic
dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa
Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a policy delegating certain
forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions
delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or
disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty member
may:
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Require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to
complete a substitute assignment or test;
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Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;
Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or
administratively withdraw the student from the class;
Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester. Faculty may
request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the
administrative level by submitting such a request to the Dean of Student
Services.
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT: Each student is responsible for being aware of
the information contained in the TCC Catalog, the TCC Student Policies &
Resources Handbook, and semester information listed in the class schedule. All
information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
SYLLABUS
SPRING 2011
MONDAY
Week I Class 1 Jan. 10, 2011
Introductions - overview
Week II Class 4 Jan. 17, 2011
Chapter 1 Discovering
Sociology
Week III Class 7 Jan.
24,2011
Chapter 2 Doing Sociology
Week IV Class 10 Jan. 31,
2011
Chapter 2 Doing Sociology
Week V Class 13 Feb.7, 2011
Chapter 3 Culture and Society
Week VI Class 16 Feb. 14,
2011
Chapter 3 Culture and Society
Week VII Class 19 Feb.
21,2011
Chapter 4 Socialization
WEDNESDAY
Class 2 Jan. 12, 2011
Review of Syllabus and
overview of course
Class 5 Jan. 19, 2011
Chapter 1 Discovering
Sociology
FRIDAY
Class 3 Jan. 14,2011
Chapter 1 Discovering
Sociology
Class 6 Jan. 21, 2011
Chapter 1 Video - Overview of
America
Class 8 Jan. 26,2011
Chapter 2 Doing Sociology
Class 9 Jan. 28,2011
Chapter 2 Doing Sociology
Class 11 Feb. 2, 2011
Chapter 2 Doing Sociology
Video
Class 14, Feb. 9, 2011
Chapter 3 Culture and Society
Class 17 Feb. 16, 2011
Chapter 3 Culture and Society
Class 20 Feb. 23,2011
Chapter 4 Socialization
Class 12 Feb. 4, 2011
EXAM #1 Chapters 1 & 2
Class 15, Feb. 11, 2011
Chapter 3 Culture and Society
Class 16, Feb. 18,2011
Chapter 3 Culture and Society
Video
Class 21 Feb. 25,2011
Chapter 4 Socialization
Week VIII Class 22 Feb.28,
2011
Chapter 4 Socialization
Week IX Class 25 March 7,
2011
Chapter 6 Social Groups and
Organizations
SPRING BREAK
Week X Class 28 March 21,
2011
Chapter 6 Social Groups and
Organizations
Group Presentations
Week XI Class 31 March 28,
2011
Chapter 7 Deviance and
Conformity
Week XII Class 34 April 4,
2011
Chapter 11 Sex and Gender
Week XIII Class 37 April 11,
2011
EXAM #3 Chapters 6,7, 11
Week XIV Class 40 April 18,
2011
Video
Week XV Class 43 April 25,
2011
Video
FINALS WEEK
MAY 2 - 6
Class 23 March 2, 2011
Chapter 4 Socialization
Class 24 March 4, 2011
EXAM #2 Chapters 3,4
Class 26 March 9, 2011
Chapter 6 Social Groups and
Organizations
Group Presentations
SPRING BREAK
Class 29 March 23, 2011
Chapter 6 Social Groups and
Organizations
Group Presentations
Class 27 March 11, 2011
Chapter 6 Social Groups and
Organizations
Group Presentations
SPRING BREAK
Class 32 March 30, 2011
Chapter 7 Deviance and
Conformity
Class 30 March 25, 2011
Video
Class 33 April 1, 2011
Chapter 7 Deviance and
conformity
Field Trip to DLM Correctional
Facility
Class 35 April 6, 2011
Chapter 11 Sex and Gender
Class 36 April 8, 2011
Chapter 11 Sex and Gender
Class 38 April 13, 2011
Chapter 12 Age and the
Elderly
Class 39 April 15, 2011
Chapter 12 Age and the
Elderly
Class 41 April 20, 2011
Video
Class 42 April 23, 2011
Video
Class 44 April 27, 2011
Video
Class 45 April 29, 2011
Video
FINALS WEEK
MAY 2 - 6
FINALS WEEK
MAY 2 - 6