Sociology 22: Sociology of AGING
Classroom C-355, Section 0047
Syllabus 10:25-12:00 A.M. Tu. Thu.
Dr. Barbara Miller, Fall, ‘09
If you wish to leave a note or late paper for me, do so in C-321 because it has a secretary and regular
hours . To meet with me in my office, C-349, KNOCK loudly and WAIT, in case I am retrieving voicemail
messages and cannot come to the door. My schedule, in case you have a quick question is:
Tu-Th. Sociology I (Intro)
7:15-8:50 A.M. room C-355
Section 2978
Tu-Th Sociology I (Intro)
8:50-10:25 A.M. room C-355
Section 1572
Tu-Th. Soc. 22 (Aging)
10:25-12:00 A.M. room C-355
Section 0047
Wed.
Soc. 1 (Intro)
12:00-3:10 P.M.
room C-355
Section 2924*
Text: Hillier and Barrow, AGING, THE INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY, 8th edition; ISBN 0-495-12741-8;
available in our bookstore. We read all chapters in chronological order, so begin reading.
When calling my voice-mail, please use the following procedure: state and spell your last name slowly;
give first name, subject you are taking and what time that class meets. Tell me specifically HOW I can
help you; don’t just say “call me.” To avoid playing telephone tag, have a tape machine so when I return
your call I can leave an answer to your specific question. Include both daytime and evening phone
numbers with area code; repeat phone number. I return calls and emails faithfully as long as you make
that possible. Do not expect a return call if you ask something that appears in this handout sheet or was
discussed in class (i.e.assignments, college rules, absences, etc) My email is bjmiller@pasadena.edu
Four multiple-choice exams, 50 questions each, cover certain chapters each time. Students may bring 1
page of notes (both sides) to be used during exams; each person must prepare his/her own notes; bring
a #2 pencil and any color of single-column SCANTRON, except red, to all exams. Hand in your page of
notes when you surrender your text copy. Any form of cheating will constitute immediate dismissal
from class. Exam material is taken from the text but may also include material from lecture, videos,
handouts or students’ oral reports. Realize I am not on campus Mondays or Fridays.
Five points of extra credit can be earned by doing an oral report, 5 minutes long, revealing an article’s
content; other ideas can be negotiated. I must approve your topic so discuss this with me before/after
class by the 5th week. By the 3rd week, if you plan to do an oral report, sign your name on a sign-in sheet
posted in the classroom. I shall put a “date of presentation” eventually by your name. These oral
reports are not mandatory but if you do not take exams well, take advantage of this easy way to boost
your grade. If you miss an exam, make-ups occur in The LAB, C-337, where you cannot use your 1 page
of notes, so be present on exam days.
All exams will be given on a Tues. and returned on Thurs. (unless there is a Tues. holiday). No make-ups
can be taken after I have returned answers. Take notes on all videos I bring to class. I may collect notes
and award 0-3 points; other points can be earned by group work, pop-quizes, etc. Class papers cannot
be made-up, so be in class. Attendance shall be taken at any time during class so if you come late, or
leave early and cannot answer, you were not there. Don’t waste cuts this way. After 3 tardies, lateness
will translate to a cut (see school rules). Illness is the only excused absence so if you were out ill, tell me
when I call roll only. Do not email or call about tardies/illnesses; the only time I make changes in my
grade book is when I take attendance. Keeping accurate records is a shared experience. Turn off cell
phones before coming to class; if you bring a laptop be sure you are only doing sociology on it. After
the drop deadline, excessive absences will cause a lowered final grade. Due to the Privacy Act, I cannot
discuss grades on the phone or email, so do not ask. Ambitious students should take the course for
SCHOLARS which requires an extra project and an A or B final grade. All of my courses qualify for
SCHOLARS. Projects are due the Tues. of Thanksgiving. Late papers will not earn full credit. Let’s make
this a good class experience together; do your part and I shall do mine. The following assignments are
DUE when mentioned except for the first week, Chapter 1.
First week
Aug.31-Sept.4
Read Chapter 1. Mon. Sept. 7 HOLIDAY.
Sign up if you are taking this course for SCHOLARS.
Second week
Sept. 7-11
Read Chapter 2. If you wish to do an oral report, sign name on posted sheet.
Third week
Sept. 14-18
Chapter 3. Get oral report topic approved? Deadline for SCHOLARS sign-up.
Fourth week
Sept. 21-25
Ch. 4. Deadline to list TOPIC on oral report sheet after getting approval of subject.
Fifth week
Sept. 28-Oct. 2
EXAM I on Chs. 1-4 Thurs.* No classes Tues. (Flex day for teachers.)
Assigned: Ch. 5.
Sixth week
Oct. 5-9
Chapter 6 and 7.
Seventh week
Oct. 12-16
Chapter 8.
Eighth week
Oct. 19-23
EXAM II on Chs 5-8 Tuesday.* Read chapter 9.
Ninth week
Oct. 26-30
Ch. 10.
Tenth week
Nov. 2-6
Read Chs. 11 and 12.
Eleventh week:
EXAM III on chs. 9-12 on Tuesday. Assigned: chapter 13.
November 9-13
HOLIDAY Wednesday.Nov. 11th.
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Twelfth week:
Chapter 14 and 15.
Nov. 16-20
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Thirteenth week
HOLIDAYS Nov. 26-29 SCHOLARS’ PROJECTS DUE TUESDAY.
Nov. 23, 24
Assigned: Ch. 16.
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Fourteenth week
EXAM IV on Chs. 13-16 Tuesday*
Nov. 30-Dec. 4
Fifteenth week
Dec. 7-11
Review. Complete oral reports. Return SCHOLARS projects
Last week of class. Finals begin Monday.
Sixteenth week:
Last week of classes. Finals begin DEC. 14th. See exam schedule. Attendance is
Dec. 14-18
mandatory.
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*bring scantron, #2 pencil and notes to each exam. Turn in notes with Scantron and test booklet.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Using basic terms, facts, principles, and theories, students will
explain behavior and cognitive processes, drawing from historically important and contemporary
perspectives, including biological, cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic, and sociocultural approaches.
2. Using terminology and elements of the scientific method, students will compare and distinguish
between scientific and non-scientific approaches to the study of child development and behavior, as
well as evaluate the strength of evidence offered in support of a given psychological hypothesis, theory,
or conclusion.
3. Given a topic in sociology, students will demonsrate their ability to formulate an approach for
investigating that topic, gather information and/or data on that topic, reference pertinent articles
summarizing the important points.
4. Drawing on appropriate sojciological terms, concepts and theories, students will make applications
that demonstrate personal and social understanding and awareness of behavioral alternatives.
5. As they work toward making informed career choices, students will demonstrate knowledge of career
alternatives within the fields of sociology and an awareness of how a background in sociology relates to
various careers outside of sociology.
6. Students will demonstrate an understanding of ethical principles in psychology and an ability to apply
these, where appropriate.
7. Students will adhere to codes of student conduct and academic integrity and will demonstrate
academic responsibility, courtesy, and respect for differences in people and ideas as they participate in
class discussions, activities and/or group projects.