Sociology 101 Syllabus
Fall Semester, 2002
Jane B. Jacobs, Esq.. Office hours by appointment only
E-mail: Jjacobs@ccp.cc.pa.us
Required Books: Sociology, A Brief Introduction, 5th edition, Alex Thio (the text)
Seeing Ourselves, 5th Edition, Macionis& Nijole Benokraitis (the reader)
The primary goal of Sociology 101 is to develop students’ understanding of
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The theories that explain, interpret and critique patterns of social relations.
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The usefulness of viewing oneself and others in the social and historical context
of diverse locations and cultures.
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The varied and contested nature of all views of the social world.
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The current techniques used in the study of the social components of society and
world culture
Anticipated Course Outcomes:
By the end of the course the student should have the opportunity to:
1. understand the sociological perspective
2. engage in critical thinking about social and cultural issues
3. gain a basic understanding of social research techniques
4. develop their oral presentation skills
Grades and Exams
1. There will be two exams, a midterm and a final, which will constitute 75% of your
final grade. No grade can be given until both exams have been taken.
2. In addition to the two exams, a number of short reaction papers (1-2 pages) will be
assigned as well as other written class work and homework. This will constitute 15%
of your grade.
3. Class participation is very important in this class as discussion is integral to
sociological analysis. Each week, students will give oral presentations on the chapters
assigned in the readers. Therefore, I assign this component 15% of your grade. See
attached class participation guidelines.
4. The two exams will be given on the following dates:
Midterm Exam: Monday, November 20
Final Exam: During Exam week, TBA
5. Class attendance is required and obliviously important to your final grade due to the
participation aspect of my class. In accordance with college policy, students absent
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more than two (2) class sessions without valid excuse will be dropped from the
class, or receive an F. You must e-mail me if you will be absent from class but that
does not automatically mean you will obtain an excused absence from that date.
6. Please come on time and turn off all cell phones, pagers, and other electronic
devices. Five points will be deducted from the final grade for each time a student
is late beginning with the third lateness.
Guidelines for Being a Successful Student
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Read the material and complete any assignments prior to class
Come to class with questions about the material you feel needs to be clarified
Come to class regularly and on time and take notes on important material
Work collaboratively with other students in the class
Exchange telephone numbers/email addresses with other classmates in case you miss
class
6. If you must miss a class, leave a message on my e-mail prior to class
7. Engage in the class, listen to other students, exchange ideas in a respectful manner
(See class participation guidelines, sign and return to me)
Try the extra credit project! ( More on this later)
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Sociology 101- Fall 2002- Schedule of Classes and Assignments
Week one
Mon 9/6
Wed 9/9
Chapter 1 Text
Week Two
Mon 9/ 9
Wed 9/11
Fri 9/13
Chapter 2 Text
Chapter 10 and Chapter 11, Reader
Week Three
Mon 9/16: No class
Wed 9/18
Fri 9/20
Week Four
Mon. 9/23
Wed 9/25
Fri 9/27
Week 5
Mon 9/30
Wed 10/2
Fri 10/4
Week 6
Mon 10/7
Wed 10/9
Fri 10/11
Week 7
Mon 10/14 – No
class
Wed 10/16
Fri 10/18
Week 8
Mon 10/20
Wed 10/22
Fri 10/24
Week 9
Mon 10/28
Wed 10/30
Fri 11/1
Week 10
Mon 11/4
Chapter 3 Text
Chapters 16 and 17, Reader
Chapter 4 Text
Chapters 20 and 21 Reader
Chapter 5 Text
Chapters 23 and 25 Reader
Chapter 6 Text
Chapters 28 and 29 Reader
Wednesday – Review for Midterm Exam
Friday- Midterm Exam
Chapter 7 Text
Chapters 34 and 35 Reader
Chapter 8 Text
Chapters 40 and 42 Reader
Chapter 9 Text
Chapters 35 and 37 Reader
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Wed 11/6
Fri 11/8
Week 11
Mon 11/11
Wed 11/13
Fri 11/15
Week 12
Mon 11/18
Wed 11/20
Fri 11/22
Week 13 & Week
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Mon 11/25
Wed-11/27 and Fri
11/29- no class
Mon 12/2
Wed 12/4
Mon 12/6
Wed 12/9 – Last
class
Chapter 10 text
Chapters 52 and 54 Reader
Chapter 11 Text
Chapter 58 and 59 Reader
Chapter 15
Chapters 64, 65, 75 and 76 Reader
Presentations of Extra Credit Projects
Review for Final Exam
Note: Class schedule subject to change due to guest speakers, field trips, etc.
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