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Course Number
& Title
SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology
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Pre-requisite(s)
WRI 102 or WRI 209
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Number of credits
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Faculty Name
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Term/ Year
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Sections
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3-0-3
Dr. Anne Mook
Fall 2019
Instructor
Information
CRN
Days
Time
Location
SOC 201
UTR
UTR 3:00-3:50
PHY 114
Office
Telephone
Email
NAP 126
06 515 2658
amook@aus.edu
Office Hours:
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UTR 9:00-12:00
Or by appointment
Changes will be announced via iLearn and/or posted on the door. Please make arrangements
by email at least 24 hours in advance to meet outside of those hours
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Course Description
from Catalog
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Course Learning
Outcomes and
Assessment
Instruments
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Textbook and
other Instructional
Material and
Resources
Surveys the discipline and provides a foundation for other sociology courses. Introduces
some of the major concepts, theories and research findings of sociology. Considers topics
such as education, race and ethnicity, organizations, the mass media, poverty and social
deviance.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able
to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts,
analytical perspectives and methodologies employed
in the field of sociology
Critically analyze social phenomena using the three
main sociological perspectives; demonstrate
proficiency in applying these perspectives across
agents of socialization and social institutions
Develop the “sociological imagination” and gain
understanding of complex social processes and group
relations in different societies.
Demonstrate the ability to conduct research using
secondary sources and critically analyze social
problems or phenomena in writing.
Demonstrate understanding of commonly used
sociological research methods.
Assessment Instruments
Exams; Participation
Final Paper
Short Writing assignments
Exams; Final Paper
Exams; Final Paper
Final Paper; Short Writing
Assignment
Sociology: A Brief Introduction (13th Edition) by Richard T. Schaefer
ISBN13: 978-0078026669. The textbook for this course is required.
Supplemental materials will be provided by the instructor.
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Teaching and
Learning
Methodologies
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Grading Scale,
Grading
Distribution, and
Due Dates
This course is based on lecture, discussion, and reading; each is equally important. Students
are expected to complete the reading assignments before coming to class, attend each
class meeting, take notes, and participate in class discussions. The instructor will use
PowerPoint slides, videos, and other media to supplement lectures and material. In
addition to regular examinations, students are expected to complete interactive
assignments as well, as evidence of their comprehension of content and subject matter. In
addition to lectures, discussions, and readings, students are also expected to have an
online presence via the AUS iLearn learning management system.
Grading Scale
92.00– 100
90.00 – 91.99
87.00 – 89.99
82.00 – 86.99
80.00 – 81.99
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
A
AB+
B
B-
77.00 – 79.99
72.00 – 76.99
70.00 – 71.99
60.00 – 69.99
Less Than
59.99
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.0
0
C+
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CD
F
Grading Distribution
Assessment
Exams (3)
Written assignments (5)
Final Paper
Attendance & participation
Total
Explanation of
Assessments
Weight
45%
25%
20%
10%
100%
Due Date (Week #)
Week 5, 10, 15
Week 4,6,9, 11, 13
Week 15
Daily
Exams (45% of final grade): Exams are multiple choice questions. Exams will include not
only readings, PowerPoints, and lectures, but also class discussions and any videos shown
or assigned. Some of the material in the readings will not be covered in the lectures;
likewise, some of the material in the lectures will not appear in the book. You are
responsible for all of this information (if you miss a class meeting, it is imperative that you
contact your classmates (not the instructor) for a recap or to get notes)
Writing Assignments (25% of final grade): You will receive guidelines throughout the
semester to complete short written assignments. All assignments will be submitted via
iLearn. For all assignments, follow the guidelines for submission given on iLearn.
Final Paper (20% of final grade): You will receive guidelines to write a 6-8 pages (double
spaced) sociological memoire. The final paper will be submitted via iLearn. Follow the
guidelines given on iLearn.
Attendance & Participation (10% of final grade): I expect you to come to every class on
time and with your reading and writing assignments completed, prepared to participate in
discussion and group work. Accommodations will be made for university-excused absences.
In all such instances, you must notify me in advance; notification must be in writing or via
email. Graded coursework must be turned in to me prior to the date of your absence(s).
Examples of excused absences are serious illness; illness or death of family member;
University-related trips; major religious holidays; other circumstances you find to be
"reasonable cause for nonattendance." Instructors have the right to request "appropriate
verification" when students claim an excused absence. In the event a student misses 15%
of the total number of scheduled sessions in a class, I will initiate withdrawal of the student
from the course.
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Attendance
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Student Academic
Integrity Code
Statement
Students in this course are required to follow the AUS Attendance Policy as outlined in the
AUS Undergraduate Catalog
Students MUST read the Student Academic Integrity Code outlined in the AUS
Undergraduate Catalog and abide by the standards for academic conduct, students’ rights
and responsibilities and procedures for handling allegations of academic dishonesty.
Additional Expectations:
Extra credit: There are no extra credit opportunities in this class.
Make-up Policy: I allow make-ups only in the case of university-excused absences. Late
assignment Policy: I do not accept late assignments. If you anticipate being unable to finish
an assignment on time, let me know as soon as possible. Please be honest. I am more
understanding when students talk to me and tell me the truth. Statement on Laptop
Computers and Cell Phones: I want all my students to be fully engaged in every class
session. As such, students should please turn off cell phones and other electronic devices at
the beginning of class. I also ask that no laptops be used in the classroom.
Statement on Final Grades: Please do not contact me at the end of the semester and ask if
I can “bump your grade” by a few points. This is unfair to the other students and it is
unethical. I can assure you that I will be careful, thoughtful, and impartial in assigning
grades. I also hope that you will come and see me if you ever have questions, concerns, or
need additional help.
SCHEDULE
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WEEK
ASSIGNED READING
NOTES
Sept 1
Chapter 1: Understanding Sociology
2
Sept 8
Chapter 2: Sociological Research
3
Sept 15
Chapter 3: Culture
4
Sept 22
Chapter 4: Socialization & the Life course
September 26: Assignment 1
Sept 29
Chapter 5: Social Interaction, Group, and Social
Structure
October 3: Exam 1
6
Oct 6
Chapter 6: Mass Media and Social Media
October 10: Assignment 2
7
Oct 13
Chapter 7: Deviance, Crime and Social Control
Oct 20
Chapter 8: Stratification and Social Mobility in the
United States
9
Oct 27
Chapter 9: Global Inequality
October 31: Assignment 3
10
Nov 3
Chapter 10: Racial and Ethnic Inequality
November 7: Exam 2
11
Nov 10
Chapter 11: Stratification by Gender and Sexuality
November 14: Assignment 4
12
Nov 17
Chapter 12: The Family and Household Diversity
1
5
8
Late registration and add/drop
period ends 3 sept.
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Nov 24
Chapter 13: Education and Religion
November 28: Assignment 5
14
Dec 1
Chapter 14: Government and the Economy
December 5: Final Paper
15
Dec 8
Chapter 15: Health, Population, and the Environment
FINAL EXAM
December 14: 11:00 AM – 13:00 PM