Sociology: Senior Elective
Mr. Brown
Room 529
Objective: To learn how to think critically about the world around us and to gain a basic
understanding of the sociological perspective.
Topics: Intro to Sociology, Culture, Social Interaction, Group dynamics, Criminal Justice
System, Social Stratification, Gender issues and Family issues.
Textbook: Sociology by Dr. John J. Macinois
Daily Materials: Notebook/Folder, Chapter Outlines and writing utensil
Non-daily Materials: Textbook, Assignments on due dates
Projects/Papers:
1.) Culture Project
2.) Travel Documentary/Article Review Reaction Paper
3.) Crime Documentary/ Article Review Reaction Paper
Homework: Approximately two homework assignments per chapter. Homework
assignments will consist of required readings, surveys, experiments etc…
Tests: Each chapter will culminate with a short answer test.
Chapter Outlines/Review Guides: These will be used as your chapter notes. Each class
will begin with an introduction to the day’s terms/information. You will fill in the outline
as class progresses. If you miss a day it is your responsibility to update your outline.
Each outline ends with a chapter review guide which you must complete. Chapter
outlines and review guides will be collected on test days. You will be awarded 10 points
for a completed outline and 5 points for a completed review guide.
Daily Lesson Plans: Class will begin with short introductions and/or lectures based on
the day’s topic. Classes will also consist of group activities, experiments, reading
discussions, videos/documentaries, surveys, class research.
Things to think about:
1. Never lose your curiosity!
2. Don’t be afraid to learn!
3. Seniorities is a cliché…it doesn’t exist!