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Survey of Sociology
Soc. 101
Distance Learning
Dr. Robert J. Atkins, Ph.D.
Phone: (206) 526-7011
Office Hours: Office hours are M,W,F: 8:30 – 9:00 and 12:00 – 1:00
Office: Rm. IB2327A
E-mail = Please send email for this class through ANGEL (Class website)
Instructor’s campus email: ratkins@sccd.ctc.edu
(subject = your student + the class and time you are in)
Class website: http://northseattle.angellearning.com
Login material (Write your items in the space below)
WebCT User ID: _______________________
Your entire student id number
WebCt Password: ______________________
Your entire student id number
Support phone numbers and emails:
For subject matter and syllabus questions:
Read syllabus and class materials for your answer before calling or emailing your
instructor.
For using Angel and the Distance Learning system.
Tom Braziunas, Director: 206-527-3619
Email: tbraziun@sccd.ctc.edu
Carol and Joanne, Office Assistants: 206-527-3738
Email: distance@sccd.ctc.edu
My Grades:
Exam #1 _____, Exam #2 _____, Exam #3 _____, Exam #4 _____,
Comprehensive exam= _____, Posting Log = _____ Total = _______
Course summary:
The daily activities for this course will involve (1) reading that chapter in the text,
(2) going online and listening to the class presentation for that chapter, (3) developing
answers to the “Exam Concepts” to help you study, and posting comments on the
discussion board. Your class grade is based on the four non-cumulative midterms, one
comprehensive exam, and your postings.
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Contents:
Login and support information
Contents
How to Get Started
How to log into your class website
Materials for the course
Outcomes
Instructor’s background
Teaching philosophy
Grading
Exams
How to do well on exams
Exam Concepts
Taking the exams
How to take an exam
Trial Exam
Exam scoring
Make-up and retake exams
Posting comments
Posting Logs
How To’s
How to post your comments
How to reply to a post
How to send email
How to check your internet browser
How to see your grades
How to see your final course grade
How to do a class evaluation
How to withdraw from the course
Netiquette and Privacy
Suggestions for email, & discussions
Class Presentations
Asking questions of your instructor
Class policies
Grading
Grading scale is the same for everyone
Grading Scale
How to Study
Daily calendar
Questions and answers
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How to get started, plus Student Information and Help Desk, technical information, and
other helpful items, go to:
http://virtualcollege.org/
How to log into your course materials: Go to:
http://northseattle.angellearning.com
Click “Log On”
Put in your User ID and Password. (Your entire student ID number)
Click on the name of the course E.g. SOC 101& Survey of Sociology
Materials for the course:
Required Text:
Sociology – 12th. Ed. By Macionis ISBN # 0-13-601645-6
To purchase the text from the NSCC Bookstore, go to:
http://northscc.bkstore.com
follow Steps 1 - 4
> Student Services > Textbooks > Order Your Textbooks >
Click on: the current quarter > SOC > 101 > Section #ATKINS > CONTINUE.
Hardware and software:
Computer: PC or Mac
Internet connection:
Preferably DSL or cable, not a dial-up (however, dial-up can work, it is just slow).
Software:
Internet browser: Firefox (PC or Mac) or Internet explorer (PC) is
recommended
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Power Point Viewer
Ability to listen to WMA files (Windows Media Player)
The ability to use the above software. Your instructor is not “Tech. Support”.
The ability to listen to recorded podcasts (WMA files) for exam reviews.
Online materials: Available on class website
1. Exam Concepts
2. Power Point slides
3. Class presentations
4. Course materials (Syllabus, etc.)
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Outcomes
This course will help you develop attitudes that encourage you to:
*Demonstrate a willingness to learn from many cultures, persons, methods, and
viewpoints.
This course will help you develop the skills to:
* Demonstrate the ability to think critically through discussions of the reading
and class material.
This course will give you the knowledge to:
* Understand the nature of the individual, of human values and of the relationship
between the self and the community.
Note: Often people have had traumatic experiences or have strong feelings on certain
topics. If you feel any of the topics in the text or class will be emotionally damaging to
you, or difficult to learn about or discuss, or would create a “hostile environment” for you
- do not take this course. If you have a disability of any type, you should contact the
Educational Assistance Center.
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Instructor’s background
Your instructor has an AA degree from Fullerton J.C., B.A. and Masters degrees
from California State University at Fullerton, and a doctorate (Ph.D. degree) from the
University of Washington. He is a full time tenured instructor at North Seattle
Community College, and has taught at NSCC for over 35 years. Prior to teaching at
NSCC, he taught at Jamestown College (a four year college) and at St. Phillips
Community College.
Your instructor has taught this Sociology course over 200 times during the past
30+ years as a classroom course, a hybrid course, or a fully online distance learning
course.
He has also had experience in the following areas: a public mental health clinic in
Seattle, the Educational Psychology Clinic at the University of Washington, The Adult
Development Program within the Dept of Psychiatry, in the School of Medicine at the
University of Washington, and the Sexual Dysfunction Clinic – Dept. of Psychiatry –
School of Medicine – University of Washington.
He has also visited and talked to inmates in the following institutions: Monroe
Penitentiary, Shelton Penitentiary, Purdy Women’s Correctional Center, Echo Glen
reformatory and Mc.Neil Island Penitentiary.
Other travel experiences include trips to: Europe, Japan, China, Mexico, Hawaii, Alaska,
the Caribbean, Egypt and Greece.
Teaching Philosophy
In general, the objective of my instruction is to help you understand the terms and
concepts presented in the course.
Explanations are often given in the form of stories, examples, and case studies to
elaborate on the concepts presented. These ideas are often presented visually in power
point slides (sometimes accompanied by photographs). For auditory learners, the class
presentations are recorded. Finally, for those who do best reading, the text supplements
the class information.
The objective of the class presentations, is to not only dispense information you
need for the exams and the Exam Concepts sheets, but also to give you the feeling of
being in a class along with the spontaneous stories and examples to aid you understanding
of the material. Recordings also give you a feeling of the instructor’s personality so he is
seen as a real person rather than a written lecture. I like to feel it gives you the “heart and
mind” of a class that you would get no other way. This also gives you the ability to pause
and rewind the presentation, which you can not do in class.
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Grading:
Grading has two parts, the five exams, and the class postings.
Exams:
There are four midterm exams (50 pts. each) and one comprehensive exam (85
pts.). They are all multiple choice. The four midterm exams are not cumulative and cover
only the chapters for that exam. The exams will test your knowledge of concepts, terms,
and findings. You will also be asked to apply some of the fundamental concepts to new
situations.
How to do well on the exams:
The exams come from the text and many additional items to help you understand
the material. Use the course calendar to keep yourself on track so you will have covered
the material and understand it before the exam date. To understand each topic, listen to
the class presentation, take notes, and complete the exam concepts.
Before the exam, listen to the exam review and revisit these items in your text.
The “How to Study”, sheet in this syllabus, discusses how to read the text material prior
to listening to the class.
Exam Concepts:
In the class materials folder, there are four “Exam Concepts” files; one for each exam.
These are designed directly from the exams. While you read the text, listen to the
recordings, and view the Power Point slides, keep these sheets with you, and work toward
being able to answer each of the questions. These will then help you during the exams.
Taking the exams:
When taking the exams on line you may use the exam concepts, your text, or
dictionary. You may not have anyone else helping you in any way. When taking the
exams, you must answer one question before going on. You may not go back. Also, If
you skip a question you may not go back to answer it. It is best to have an answer for
each question.
How to take an exam:
NOTE *** Turn off the pop-up blocker in your web browser
To turn off the pop-up blocker. With Firefox, go to tools > Options >Content, and
uncheck the "Block pop up window". With Explorer, go to Tools > Pop-up blocker >
Turn off pop-up blocker.
1. Log in and go to your course home page.
2. Click on “Lessons” > then Exam number > then “Begin Now” > then “Continue”
(Note the time remaining in your upper right corner)
3. Answer the first question >then click “Next” (Answer all questions) >
4. Finally, when all questions are answered, click “Submit” then “OK”.
Note: Your time remaining is shown in the upper right hand corner. At the end of that
time, the exam will automatically stop and will not be reset. Therefore, please watch your
time remaining.
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Trial Exam:
There is currently a trial (ungraded) exam under the “Lessons” tab to familiarize
yourself with the test taking system. You may take this exam up to three times. The real
exams can only be taken once. You are not expected to know the answers to these
questions, and it is not graded. This is just a trial run.
Exam Scoring:
The score you receive will be the grade indicated by the computer. I feel this is
the fairest for the largest number of students. While I am glad to discuss the exam with
you, it will not change your score. Any changes in question wording, etc. will be
considered for next quarter, but will not be used to change scores this quarter.
Make-up exams:
For students who miss a scheduled examination, one make-up session will be held. You
may make-up any one of the four previous midterm exams (not the final comprehensive
exam) at that time. There will be no make-up exams at any other times (see the “Course
Calendar” for the make-up date). Since there is no make-up or retaking for the final
exam, do not miss it!
Retake exams:
If you feel you did not perform at the level you expected on an exam, you may retake one
exam. In all cases, you will receive the higher of the two scores as your final grade.
Please see the “Course Calendar” for the retake date. There will be no exam retakes at
any other time.
Please note: The date for retaking an exam, and making up an exam is the same day.
Therefore, if you have taken all the exams, you may retake one, however, if you have
missed an exam, this period would need to be used for making up this missed exam. If
you missed two, you will receive a zero (“0”) on one of them.
Therefore, you may take only one exam. It can be either a make-up or a retake exam, but
not both. If you take more than one exam, I will only use your first score.
Make-up and retake exams are considered more difficult
I recommend you take the exams as scheduled. Generally, the retake and make-up exams
are considered more difficult. The difference is that I tend to "teach to the test" and
review for the scheduled exams.
The retake and make-up exams are only from the text. I ask the computer to randomly
select questions from a database of questions (e.g. randomly select 50 questions from
chapters 1-4). These exams look the same (e.g. 50 multiple choice questions) however,
they will have different questions than the originally scheduled exam.
Remember, if you take the original exam, regardless of your score, you can always retake
it and receive the higher of the two scores.
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Posting comments:
Throughout the quarter, you may talk with other students by posting comments,
and obtaining replies. This is the distance learning equivalent of talking to other students
in class.
There are suggested questions to spark discussion by going to: Course Resources >
Useful Links > Posting Questions. An introduction to the posting questions is covered in
the first file entitled, “00_Intro.Dr.Bob'sQuestions.doc”.
Your Posting Log:
The objective of the posting log is for you to be involved in the class by posting items for
discussion, or responding to a discussion posting regarding the class material.
You may receive 15 points for this activity, one for each time you do something.
You can receive credit for a maximum of two activities each week. In other words, you
can not do all 15 things the last two days of the quarter. It is the instructor’s hope that this
activity will make the course more enjoyable and interactive for you.
Remember, your instructor can check on the accuracy of what you indicate here.
If you show you did something, and there is no record of it, you will lose all 15 points for
this activity.
The communication logs are due by 11:00 PM Pacific Time on the date indicated in the
Course Calendar. Anything received after that will receive zero points.
Subject line: When you email this, put “Communication Log” in the
subject line.
The first sentence: The first sentence of the email should be, “I have
____postings”, indicating the total number of postings you show below.
How to find and get credit for your postings: To list your posts, sort by author, copy
and paste them into a Word document, or directly into your email.
It is easiest to copy these references and paste them into a
word document. Then, highlight and paste this copy into your email. I
would prefer you send this all in the email message. Please do not send
it as an attachment.
Remember, to receive credit for your postings, you need to send me the email discussed
above with a list of all your postings by the due date and time. I will not find them and
add them up for you.
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How To:
How to post your comments for a discussion:
1. From the class homepage, click on “Class Discussions”.
2. Click on “New Post”
3. Put in the title and type your posting
4. Click “Save”
How to reply to a post:
Click on “reply” at the bottom of the posting, and type your reply message.
How to send email:
1. Go to the class home page and “Course Mail”.
2. Click on “Quick Message”
3. Click “To”, place a check mark next to “All Course Faculty”, click “To”, then “OK”
4. Type in your subject, type your email, and click “Send”.
How to check your internet browser if you are having problems
1. Go to the class website and log in.
3. Often, simply turning off “pop-up blockers” on your web browser will solve problems.
4. Another way to check your browser is to try all the class activities, such as the Power
Points, the recordings, and the class materials. If these all work, you are ok. If you still
have questions, call one of the distance learning resources on the first page of this
syllabus.
How to see your grades:
When your grades are available, they will show up on your course home page.
How to see your final course grade:
You may check your grades via the internet at: NSCC home page > Online
Services > Look Up Your Grades. Put in your Student ID and Student PIN, then click on
“Get My Transcript”.
How to do a class evaluation:
You will receive an email from the Seattle Community College District near the
end of the quarter. You may anonymously complete and return this evaluation to the
District. There are two forms; one is multiple choice, and the other is an essay
opportunity. I will only see the anonymous results after the grades have been handed in.
To be sure your email is current, you may go to: NSCC Home page > Online Services >
Maintenance > Update Your Address, Email, or Phone.
How to withdraw from the course: You may withdraw from a course via the internet at:
NSCC home page > Online Services > Register/Add/Drop Classes, and follow the
directions.
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Netiquette and Privacy
Words can mean many things and what we intend to say is not always what others hear.
This is especially true of "online communication" during which other students do not
have the opportunity to see your "body language" and therefore have a greater possibility
of misunderstanding what you truly mean.
Please, follow these guidelines in all your online responses
and discussion groups.
RESPECT. We would like to suggest respectful exchanges as a basic ground rule.
We feel that informational errors should be pointed out- respectfully (even if stated
strongly...). Disagreements that honor the viewpoints of the various contributors are
productive and can lead to new learning and understanding.
PRIVACY. Keep in mind not only your own privacy rights but others as well. Do
not reveal any information that you deem private.
BE CONSIDERATE of grammatical/spelling errors.
REMEMBER that humor and satire are often misinterpreted online.
Communication is more than words. So, be prepared for some misunderstanding and
requests for clarification.
BE SUPPORTIVE. We are all still learning. Our job is not to judge or condemn
or even praise, although genuine encouragement is a necessary ingredient. We are here to
provide information, to address topics in a discussion forum, and to provide assistance in
helping each participant use her/his own unique learning style. Reflection generally
precedes growth. So reflect upon what is said, provide sincere comments, and hopefully,
we will all grow.
One good way to avoid problems is to reread your postings before sending them.
Something written in haste may be misread.
This section on Netequette and Privacy was created by Val Donato, Sandra Looper, Diane
Hostetler and Tom Braziunas
Suggestion for email, discussions, and posting: Make it a habit to compose messages
(especially long ones) in WORD or another word processing program. Then cut and
paste the message into your posting in the Discussion Room. In this way, you won't
accidentally lose messages because of a connection failure or timing out or hitting the
delete key! To copy your message, you can select the text and use CONTROL-C; to past
it, you can use CONTROL-V. (By Tom Braziunas)
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Class Presentations
In this folder you will find other folders for each chapter to be covered. After opening a
folder (e.g. “01_Perspectives) you will find four files. You are only concerned with the
top one having an internet browser icon (e.g. Explorer or Firefox) and having an “html”
ending. The other files are necessary to make the presentation work. To view the
presentation, click on the file. After the introductory slide appears, click on the right
pointing triangle in the center. This will start the presentation. Be certain the volume is
on (mute turned off) and the volume is turned up to a comfortable level. You may then
simply sit back and listen to the presentation as if you were attending the class which
created these presentations. However, you have the advantage of being able to pause or
rewind and review the presentation using the controls at the bottom of the screen.
These recordings have been made “live” in class.
When listening to the recordings and watching the slides, it is good to have the “Exam
Concepts” in front of you to use as a guide to what will be on the exam. If you wish to
print out the slides, they are available in a file entitled “Power Point Slides”.
These recordings, and the related Power Point slides, have been included for the
following reasons:
1. It gives you a feeling of being in class, complete with stories, examples, and
comments.
2. You get to know your instructor on a more personal level
3. You get to hear explanations of topics that may be difficult to comprehend
otherwise.
Asking questions of your instructor:
Before emailing or calling me with a question, you need to read that section of
text, or syllabus. The first thing I will ask is, “What did the text or Syllabus say (on what
page) and what is it you do not understand. Quoting the section of the text or syllabus
you do not understand will help me provide you with a more helpful answer.
If you cannot give me a reference page in the text or syllabus that generated your
question, I will ask you to find and read the related pages. Most questions can be
resolved by doing this. If not, feel free to contact me with your question.
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CLASS POLICIES
Extra credit: Extra-credit work is not available, unless presented later.
Incompletes: No “Incomplete” (I) grades will be given.
Withdrawals: You must withdraw, or request an "NC" grade by the “last day to
withdraw” indicated on the course calendar. If you have not, you will receive a decimal
grade for this course.
Cheating: Any cheating on exams will result in a score of zero (“0”) for that exam (which
can not be retaken).
Posting Final Grades: Final grades will not be posted. You may check your grades via
the internet at: NSCC home page > Online Services > Look Up Your Grades.
Exams: You may use the text or any other materials you wish when taking an exam.
However, the exams have a time limit, and looking up information takes time.
Guidelines for Student Conduct: Students are expected to comply with student conduct
policy and procedures. Information on student responsibilities and rights is available at
the following website: www.seattlecolleges.com/services
Americans with Disabilities Act: If you need course adaptations or accommodation
because of a disability; you must contact Disability Services at phone 527-3697, or TTY:
526-0079 or on the web at http://access.northseattle.edu/services/ds.htm
Academic Honesty: Academic honesty is highly valued at NSCC. A student must
always submit work that represents his/her original words or ideas. If any words or ideas
are used that do not represent the student’s original words or ideas, the student is
expected to cite all relevant sources both in the text and in the references listing at the end
of the paper. The student should also make clear the extent to which such sources were
used. Words or ideas that require citations include, but are not limited to, all hardcopy 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.
Academic dishonesty could involve:
1. Having another person complete an exam, or a portion of your
assignment.
2. Having a reviewer make extensive revisions to an assignment.
3. Copying work submitted by another student.
4. Using information from online information services without proper
citation.
5. Taking exam answers from another student’s paper.
6. Using materials not allowed to answer exam questions.
Classroom Diversity Statement: Respect for diversity is a core value of NSCC. Our
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college community fosters an optimal learning climate and an environment of mutual
respect. We, the college community, recognize individual differences. Therefore, we are
responsible for the content and tone of our statements and are empathetic speakers and
listeners.
Respectful and Inclusive Environment: The instructor and student share the
responsibility to foster a learning environment that is welcoming, supportive, and
respectful of cultural and individual differences. Open and respectful communication that
allows for the expression of varied opinions and multicultural perspectives encourages us
to learn freely from each other.
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GRADING
Your final grade will be based on the total questions you answered correctly on all
four exams and the Communication Log.
TOTAL
POINTS
300-270
269-240
239-210
209-180
179-0
%
90
80
70
60
GRADE
"A"
"B"
"C"
"D"
"E"
4.0-3.5
3.4-2.5
2.4-1.5
1.4-0.
0.0
(See the "Grading Scale" page for a more detailed grade distribution)
Exam #1 =
Exam #2 =
Exam #3 =
Exam #4 =
Comprehensive exam =
Class postings =
Total =
50 pts.
50 pts.
50 pts.
50 pts.
85 pts.
15 Pts.
300 points
(See the “Grading Scale” page for a more detailed grade distribution)
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The grading scale is the same for everyone:
After all grades are in, students come to my office wanting me to make a new, easier,
grading scale just for them that does not apply to the rest of you.
These requests sound like this: “I only need one more point to get the next higher grade
… please.” “I am failing the class, so don’t give me the grade I earned, give me an NC
(or an Incomplete) instead.” “If you give me the grade I earned, I can not get into the
university.” “I need a 2.0, or I will be deported.” “I will lose my financial aid.” “I forgot
to take the test when it was scheduled with everyone else, so can I take it now (several
days later)?” “I tried (or I learned a lot) so you should give me a higher grade.” “I had
personal problems during the quarter, so you should increase my grade (or any deadlines
should not apply to me).” “I did not remember it was due then, so can I turn it in now?” I
can not grade based on any of these factors. You need to do the best you possibly can
from the first day of class, and feel confident the grade you receive at the end was the best
you are capable of.
If you need help with anything, please see me. I want you to do very well in class and
have established many items to help you do so. These include: (1) the “How To Study”
sheet in this syllabus, (2) the online recordings, (3) the online power point slides, (4) the
text (5) the class questions, examples and discussions, (6) the Exam Concepts which
come from the tests, (7) the review for the tests, plus (8) my office hours if you need
additional help understanding the material. With all this support, please remember, the
grading scale is the same for everyone.
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Grading Scale
Total
Points
300 (100%)
299
298 4.0
297
296_____
295
294
293 3.9
292
291_____
290
289
288 3.8
287
286
285_____
284
283
282 3.7
281
280_____
279
278
277 3.6
276
275_____
274
273
272 3.5
271
270____(90%)
A
269
268 3.4
267_____
266
265 3.3
264_____
263
262 3.2
261_____
260
259 3.1
258_____
257
256 3.0
255_____
254
253 2.9
252_____
251
250 2.8
249_____
248
247 2.7
246_____
245
244 2.6
243_____
242
241 2.5
240____(80%)
B
239
238 2.4
237_____
236
235 2.3
234_____
233
232 2.2
231_____
230
229 2.1
228_____
227
226 2.0
225_____
224
223 1.9
222_____
221
220 1.8
219_____
218
217 1.7
216_____
215
214 1.6
213_____
212
211 1.5
210____(70%)
C
209
208 1.4
207_____
206
205 1.3
204
203_____
202
201 1.2
200
199_____
198
197 1.1
196
195_____
194
193 1.0
192
191_____
190
189 0.9
188
187_____
186
185 0.8
184
183_____
182
181 0.7
180____(60%)
179 0.0
D
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HOW TO STUDY
1. Read the chapter ahead of the lecture
A. Read the “Exam Concepts” first
B. Read the chapter summary next.
C. Scan the chapter and highlight the key concepts and terms
(in bold print and italics) that apply to the Exam Concepts
D. Underline definitions of terms in the text
E. Read the chapter
I. Ask yourself questions about each major heading
Turn headings into questions
II. Read just for the answer to the question
2. Come to “class” each day.
A. Look at the Course Calendar to see what topics are being
discussed that week.
B. Listen to the class presentation.
C. Take good notes
D. Complete the exam concepts for studying.
You do not need to hand them in.
E. Compare the notes to the book to see what topics were discussed
in both class and text.
3. After class
A. Review notes quickly
B. Check off terms that were discussed in class from the, "Terms and
concepts to remember".
4. Between the review day and the exam
A. Listen (repeatedly) to the review tape
B. Read sections of the book that
I. Were presented in the review
II. Not discussed in class.
Remember:
Anything in class or the book may be on the exam. However, this approach
will help you focus your study time on the material that is most apt to be on
the exam.
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SOCIOLOGY 101
Distance Learning
This calendar is based on a campus class meeting three days a week, and is a general
guideline. You may schedule your time any way you wish. However, you need to be
ready to take the exams on the scheduled days.
DATE
April 6
8
10
13
15
17
20
22
24
27
29
May 1
4
6
8
11
13
15
18
20
22
25
27
29
June 1
3
5
8
10
12
15
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TOPIC
Introduction and Syllabus
Soc. Perspectives (Ch. 1)
Soc. Investigation (Ch. 2)
Soc. Investigation (Ch. 2)
Culture (Ch. 3)
Culture (Ch. 3)
Society (Ch. 4)
Review
EXAM #1
Socialization (Ch. 5 )
Socialization (Ch. 5 )
Social Interaction (Ch. 6 )
Groups (Ch. 7)
Sexuality (Ch. 8)
Review
EXAM #2
Deviance (Ch.9)
Deviance (Ch.9)
Social Class (Ch. 11)
Gender Strat. (Ch. 13)
Race & Ethnicity (Ch. 14 )
Memorial Day
Review
EXAM #3
Family (Ch. 18 )
Education (Ch.20)
Health (Ch.21)
Population (Ch. 22 )
Review + Posting Logs due before 11:00 PM (by
email) Logs received after 11:00 PM will receive
no (zero) credit. You may send them in as early
as the 8th. if you wish.
EXAM #4
Comprehensive exam
Retake exams
May 29th. is the last day to withdraw
Above dates may vary
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Questions and Answers
Posting questions (found within Class Materials)
Past classes have suggested I post some questions to spark a discussion. Therefore, I will
post some questions to discuss and consider. You are welcome to discuss some, all, or
none of my questions. My preference is that you come up with your own questions to
discuss based on your own interests related to particular topics being discussed in the
class.
Here are some items I would like to mention regarding my input.
1. The postings are primarily for student interaction on topics of concern to you.
Therefore, I consider my input as secondary back-up topics to consider either if it is
something you have not thought about before that is interesting to you, or if you cannot
think of a topic to discuss.
2. My questions will not be “academic” questions with a correct answer to look up.
Instead, they will be more critical thinking questions.
3. My experience has been that when I answer or comment on my own questions, it tends
to be seen as the “correct” answer, and reduces further discussion. Therefore, I will not
necessarily answer or comment on what I put up for discussion. These are designed to
create student discussion and interaction. However, I do read every posting.
General rules for posting:
1. You are free to discuss any topic you wish related to the class as long as it is respectful
to all members of the class, and makes a positive contribution to the class.
2. You are free to include as much (or as little) personal information as you wish.
3. Any postings discussed outside of class should never be attached to an individual
person’s name.
4. In general, it is best to post questions or comments related to the current topics being
presented that week.
Have fun!!
Ask questions, or join in other discussion threads.
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How to print power Point slides:
If you want to print out the slides, and do not have PowerPoint on your computer :
Most computers with Microsoft Office software will be able to view Power Points and
play WMA recordings. If you do not, here are some places that will help.
Here are links for the PowerPoint viewer. I believe these are free downloads.
Power Point Viewer for a PC
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=428D5727-43AB-4F2490B7-A94784AF71A4&displaylang=en#Requirements
PowerPoint viewer for the Mac
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=e25cb1e5-209c-4a58b283-23e84b616477&DisplayLang=en
Another cross platform product that can play PowerPoint slides:
I also understand the free download called Open Office has a section called Impress that
will play PowerPoint presentations. It also can be used on a PC. or a Mac. This can be
found at: http://www.openoffice.org/
How to listen to the WMA ( exam review) recordings
If you want to listen to the exam review recordings and do not have a WMA player on
your computer, (most all computers do) the following items are helpful.
To listen to the audio recordings, you need to download a copy of Windows Media
Player.
For a PC, go to:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/Browse.aspx?displaylang=en&categoryid=4
You may need to copy and paste this into your browser.
For Mac, go to:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/mac/mp9/default.aspx
You may need to copy and paste this into your browser.