MWF 10:00am-10:50am
Instructor : Dr. Clare Walsh email: clare.walsh@ttu.edu
Office: Holden Hall 64
Office Phone: 806.834.7991
Office Hours : 1:00pm-1:50 MW and by appointment.
Please do not hesitate to contact me.
Teaching Assistant: Victor Reta email : victor.reta@ttu.edu
Office Room Number: Holden Hall 156
Office Hours : by appointment
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Society and the social groups to which we belong have a great deal of influence on our lives. They impact how we feel, how we act, and what we believe. This course uses the sociological perspective to explore social forces, social institutions, and social problems. The primary goal of this course is to provide an introductory overview of sociology. Students will critically examine issues from historical, political, cultural and global perspectives to investigate the ways gender, race, class, ethnicity, sexuality, and social institutions (among other things) impact human behavior. Exploration will take place through readings, discussions, activities, and written assignments.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS & READINGS:
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Ritzer, George. 2015. Essentials of Sociology . Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage
Publications Inc. ISBN: 978-1-4833-4017-3|REQUIRED
Resources like learning objectives, quizzes, flashcards, and other study aids for the textbook can be found at https://edge.sagepub.com/ritzeressentials.
Other readings may be assigned during the course of the semester and will be available either as handouts or electronically.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES & OBJECTIVES:
This class helps to fulfill the requirement of “Social and Behavioral Sciences” in the core curriculum in “Individual and Group Behavior.” The objective of the social and behavioral sciences in a core curriculum is to increase the student's knowledge of how social and behavioral scientists discover, describe, and explain the behaviors and interactions among individuals, groups, institutions, events, and ideas. Such knowledge better equips students to understand themselves and the roles they play in addressing the issues facing humanity.

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The objective of this core curriculum course is as follows:
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students graduating from Texas Tech University should be able to demonstrate the ability to assess critically claims about social issues, human behavior, and diversity in human experiences.
Social and Behavioral Science Learning
Outcomes:
Identify and critique alternative explanations for claims about social issues and human behavior.
Assessed By:
Students will correctly answer exam questions testing their ability to separate causation from correlation, as well as determine alternate hypotheses for claims about social issues and human behavior.
Demonstrate knowledge of the appropriate ethical methods , technologies, and data that social and behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition.
Critical Thinking Skills : to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information.
Communication Skills : to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual communication.
Empirical and Quantitative Skills : to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions.
Personal Responsibility: to include the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Social Responsibility : to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities.
Students will correctly answer exam and in-class questions testing their knowledge of research methods used to investigate social structure and human interaction, data collection, output interpretation, and the protection of human subjects.
Students will correctly answer exam questions testing their knowledge, interpretation, and synthesis of comparative theories, current research, and social issues.
Students will satisfactorily complete short in-class written assignments testing their ability to respond to ideas presented in lecture and discussion.
Students will also volunteer or be called on to orally respond to questions about the subject matter or to interpret material presented during lecture.
Students will correctly answer exam questions testing their ability to identify, calculate, and interpret data and statistical metrics relating to human behavior, including correct interpretation of graphs and charts.
Students will correctly answer exam questions about the connection between individual choices and group outcomes, as well as examine concepts of responsible decision-making in an informed society.
Additionally, personal responsibility will be evaluated through student attendance, grades, and class participation.
Students will correctly answer exam questions testing their knowledge of the impact and ethics of structures in society such as education, religion, and government on the life-chances and outcomes of regional, national, and global social groups and individuals.

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Assessed By: Multicultural Graduation Requirement
Learning Outcomes:
Students will demonstrate intercultural awareness, knowledge and skills in written, verbal, and behavioral activities.
Students will be able to correctly answer exam questions testing their knowledge of the diversity and variance of behaviors, norms, skills, and values between global cultures.
Students will exhibit the ability to engage constructively with individuals and groups, across diverse social contexts.
Students will also be able to answer discussion questions and engage in a classroom conversation about these variances.
Students will correctly answer exam questions testing their knowledge of the impact of organized religion, politics, education, and literacy on lifechances of diverse social groups and individuals.
Students will appraise privilege relationships at different levels (interpersonal, local, regional, national, and international) and explain how these relationships affect the sociocultural status of individuals and groups.
Students will also be able to engage with each other about differences of opinion and values in the classroom, and discuss how they might engage with other groups constructively.
Students will be able to correctly answer exam questions testing their knowledge of the impact of racial, gender, and class-based identities on social action and interaction, as well as questions testing their knowledge of the effects of population growth and distribution (demography) on the structures and future of a given society and how those identities and distributions affect the status of individuals and groups.
ACADEMIC ETIQUETTE:
Some aspects of this class require interaction through discussion. Some topics may be controversial, explicit, and sensitive, but we must ALL respect each other’s opinions and be courteous . Remember to disagree with respect means you have actually heard the speaker, and have thought critically about what she or he has said.
Disagreeing with disrespect shows you have failed to hear the speaker and are reacting without thinking. Disrespect directed at anyone will not be tolerated. Failure to comply may result in dismissal from class, with no opportunity to make-up missed work.
Smartphones and other electronic devices are distracting to me and other students and should not be used be during class . You will be asked to leave the class if you are caught using your phone or distracting others while on electronic devices, with no opportunity to make-up missed work.
You should strive to be on time for class and stay until dismissed, regularly attend class, prepare for class by doing the readings before class, and contribute to class by participating in any discussion . In kind, you may expect that I will start class promptly, end on time, answer your questions fully and respectfully, provide feedback on your assignments in a timely manner, and be available to meet with you during my office hours.

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
NO assignments will be accepted electronically. Hard copies are required for ALL assignments (except those required to be turned in electronically like the photo essay assignment).
There is NO extra credit in this class. Please don’t ask about it at the end of the semester.
Participation and listening are important in this course. Being able to express yourself with thoughtful interpretations of readings and discussions and being able to listen as others express themselves will contribute to the overall tone and effectiveness of the class. Please come to class prepared having read ALL assignments beforehand.
Formatting :
Formatting when turning in assignments is very important. It is like the formatting professional sociologists must use when they submit papers to journals for publication.
So in that vein, all assignments are to be typed with 12 point font, Arial or Times New
Roman , 1 inch margins , double-spaced and should be free of spelling and grammatical errors. Keep in mind you should have more than one paragraph for any assignment —NO long blocks of text.
The heading for any assignment turned in for this class should be limited to one line with your name, course number, assignment name, and date. Example:
Susie Student SOC 1301 Reflection #3 Mar 30, 2015
If possible, you should print on both sides of the paper. If you have multiple pages, staple them together.
Points will be lost if these instructions are not followed.
Attendance/Make-up Policy:
If you plan to miss class and want to request the opportunity to make arrangements to submit work late or to come up with a plan to make up work missed during the time you are gone, you do not need to email about the absence, but you MUST complete the Time and Attendance Report (found on Blackboard) and submit it to me at least one week before your absence. If you are ill or miss class for an extraordinary circumstance and want to submit a late assignment or have the opportunity to make up missed work, you must complete the Time and Attendance Report within 48 hours of the class you missed. Submitting the report does not guarantee that your request will be approved.
Excused absences include :
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University Sponsored Events . These events will be excused with official documentation from the appropriate faculty or staff member. Documentation should be received PRIOR to the event and any assignments due during absence should be turned in ahead of time with a Time and Attendance Report attached.

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Absence Due to Religious Observance.
A student shall be excused from attending classes or other required activities, including examinations, for the observance of a religious holy day, including travel for that purpose. A student who intends to observe a religious holy day should make that intention known in writing to the instructor within the first two weeks of class so that appropriate accommodations may be made. Assignments due during absence should be turned in ahead of time with a Time and Attendance Report attached.
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Medical Emergencies.
Medical emergencies are excused with appropriate documentation from a health care provider. This documentation should be attached to a Time and Attendance Report
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Family Emergencies. These emergencies are only excused with written documentation attached to a Time and Attendance Report.
Excused assignments will not be accepted one week past the initial assignment due date and MUST be accompanied by a Time and Attendance Report . Late assignments without an excused absence and/or without a Time and Attendance
Report will not be accepted and any assignment turned in after the due date will lose points for being late.
Attending class is your responsibility as a student. Lecture slides are not posted or emailed, so if you miss class for any reason, it is your responsibility to get the notes from a classmate or attend the TA’s office hours to go over lecture.
Class time is the preferred time in which to turn in assignments. If you have issues turning in an assignment during class, please discuss it with me. If your assignment is not turned in during class time it is late and will receive a reduction in points, no matter the reason.
COURSE EVALUATION:
Exams —60% of total grade (each exam = 20% of grade)
The exams in this class may be multiple choice/true false and essay/short answer. You will need to bring an orange scantron sheet and a #2 pencil with you to the exams
— these will not be supplied. They may be purchased from Brenda in the sociology advising office, from the bookstore in the SUB, and from vending machines on campus..
These exams will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to synthesize course readings and discussions.
No exam make-ups will be offered unless valid documentation is provided (see
Attendance section of syllabus). If you miss an exam due to an excused absence it is your responsibility to contact me immediately. Make-up exams will only be offered up to
48 hours past the original exam date.
Photo Essay
—20% of grade
You are asked to demonstrate your newly discovered "sociological imagination" via a creative photo essay. This assignment is intended to engage you in your community as a sociological observer. I’d like you to demonstrate your newfound ability to employ the
“sociological imagination” in an innovative way – with illustrated photographs organized

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(preferably digital) camera for this assignment. Smartphone cameras will work for this assignment.
For this project, you will spend some time visually exploring the social world around you, taking your sociological imagination and all those concepts, ideas and theories you’ve learned in class with you on your exploration. I’d like you to create a slideshow of 10 photos that you have personally taken (Non-original photos such as clip art, magazine images or any other images taken from the internet will not be accepted and if you include people in a non-public setting, you should ask their permission.) that reflect 3 sociological concepts or ideas from the course . (Check the syllabus for topics covered.)
Upload these images to a PowerPoint file and describe the sociological idea you’ve captured in a short statement/paragraph for each photo. Your text should answer the following questions: What sociological insight is evident in the photos? What specific concept or idea is illustrated? Make sure to define your concepts as you discuss them.
Be sure to make clear what concept each picture is reflecting and be sure to define the concepts you have selected to illustrate with your photos. Make sure you note how the photo relates to the concept. It is a good idea to have someone who is not in the class look over your PowerPoint to help you identify areas where these connections are not made. Your Photo Essay should be able to stand alone with no need for any further explanation. Once you turn in your PowerPoint for grading if any of these points are unclear, points will be deducted and you will not have an opportunity to redo or explain the oversights —see grading rubric on Blackboard.
Also be sure to include an Introduction slide that includes the type of information found on a title page of a report —name, course name and section, date, title of essay.
Reflection Papers —12% of grade
You will be responsible for four reflection papers. This reflection length will vary depending on the prompt but you should at the minimum write two full typewritten pages (1” margins/12 point font/double-spaced—see formatting requirements on page 7 ). Keep in mind you need to use your sociological imagination in these reflections and not just offer up opinion.
You should be detailed in describing any observations and reference any information you use from other authors or sources.
There will be specific prompts for the reflection papers so make sure to check
Blackboard for these prompts.
This assignment will be collected on Mondays during class on dates noted in the course schedule .

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Minute Papers and Participation Assignments
—5% of grade
Minute Papers will be used to make sure students are keeping up with the readings and attending class. These Minute Papers may occur at the beginning, middle, or end of class and once they have been collected you may not make them up. These along with various “homework assignments,” in-class assignments, and in-class activities all count toward the participation portion of your grade. There will be 6 unannounced participation assignments conducted at various points of the semester. You must complete 5 participation assignments throughout the semester in order to receive the full 25 points.
If you complete all 6 minute papers, your 6th minute paper/participation assignment will count as bonus points.
Any missed in-class minute paper/participation assignment can only be made up if you have a documented excused absence AND you have submitted a Time and Attendance
Report as discussed in the make-up policy earlier in syllabus and must be made up within 48 hours of being missed.
Event/Workshop/Speaker Reflection Paper —3% of grade
Learning takes place inside and outside the classroom so for this assignment you will attend an event, workshop, or speaker presentation on campus that is relevant to a topic covered in class. I will announce events in class as I hear about them, but a good place to find campus events is through TechAnnounce or the “Events” column on the
Tech Home Page. After attending the event, write a two- three page reflection
(formatted as indicated in the syllabus) that includes the following:
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a title, date, time and location of the event, workshop, or speaker presentation.
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a summary of the event, workshop, or speaker presentation.
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List the main points/objectives/arguments of the event, workshop or speaker.
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What did you see or hear that was similar to class discussion/readings? How was it the same?
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What did you see or hear that was different from class/discussion/readings?
How was it different?
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What did you learn or find useful from the event, workshop, or presentation?
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Was there anything you did not understand? If so, what did you do or could you do to seek clarification?
This assignment can be completed throughout the semester, however keep in mind the last day to turn in this assignment is April 27.

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Grade Composition:
Your grade will be based on a possible total of 500 points and is determined by three exams worth 100 points each for a total of 300 points, one photo essay worth 100 points, four responses worth 15 points each for a total of 60 points, five (six) minutepapers worth 5 points each for a total of 25 points, and one event response worth 15 points.
Assignments
Exams (3@100 pts)
Photo Essay (1@100 pts)
Reflections (4@15 pts)
Minute Papers (5@5 pts)
Event Response (1@15 pts)
Total Points
300
100
60
25
15
Total Grade Percentage
60
20
12
5
3
Total: 500 100
Grading Policy:
Grades are calculated based on the “total points” method. The total number of points possible is 500. Grades will be posted on Blackboard. Periodically check your grades and if you find a discrepancy, notify me immediately. It is a good idea to collect your graded papers when they are available so that you have proof of their completion. I will only change grades within 2 weeks after the assignment has been collected. In other words, I do not go back into the gradebook. Please do not write at the end of the semester about an assignment that was due in the beginning because I will not give you credit.
I do not curve assignments, but if you are on the border ( within 1 point of the next letter grade step) AND have submitted ALL assignments I will ‘bump you up’.
I also do not grade on the basis of need, but based on what you earned.
Do not ask me to change your final grade unless I have made a mathematical error.
Points Percent
Letter
Grade
500-463 100-93 A
462-448 92-90 A-
447-438
437-413
412-398
89-88 B+
87-83 B
82-80 B-
Translation
Outstanding
Very, Very, Very Good
Very, Very Good
Quite Good
Good
397-388
387-363
362-348
347-338
79-78 C+
77-73 C
Nice Work
Completed Requirements
72-70 C- Almost Completed Requirements
69-68 D+ Requirements Not Fulfilled
337-313
312-298
67-63 D
62-60 D-
297 or less Below 59 F
Poor Work
Very Poor
Failing/Inappropriate

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Printer issues :
Printer problems are the most common excuse given for needing to turn assignments in late, so do not wait until the last minute to print out your assignments since printer issues are not an excuse for turning in assignments late.
There is a computer lab with printers in Holden Hall room 105 and there are printers available in the Library . Wireless Everywhere Print Anywhere (WEPA) Printing is also now available. This is a cloud printing environment that is accessed across a network of touch-screen printing kiosks. There are several kiosks located across campus and one is located in Holden Hall across from the Learning Center (room 079).
Check wepa.ttu.edu for details. Keep in mind all of these printing areas require you to have money in your Tech account.
If your assignment is not turned in during class time because of printing issues, it is late and will receive a reduction in points. For the assignment to be accepted it needs to be turned in with a Time and Attendance Report (found on Blackboard) listing printing issues as the reason for being late.
Emails:
Before sending an email, check the syllabus or the assignment.
Most of your questions can be answered in these extremely detailed documents. If you decide to send me an email, please be sure that it is professional. This means (1) include a title with the name of the course (2) include your full name as the signature, (3) spell check your email and include complete sentences with proper capitalization, and (4) please do not include slang, texting lingo, etc. Our email discussions are professional and should not be considered chatting between friends. Think: Would I send my employer this email?
UNIVERSITY POLICIES:
Students are not permitted to sell class notes or recordings of lectures, presentations, or discussions.
Students with Disabilities :
Any student who, because of a disability, may require special arrangements in order to meet the course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to make any necessary arrangements. Students should present appropriate verification from Student Disability Services (SDS) during the instructor’s office hours. Please note as the instructor I am not allowed to provide classroom accommodations to any student until appropriate verification from SDS has been provided.
Contact Information : Student Disability Services, 335 West Hall, 806.742.2405 or visit online at www.studentaffairs.ttu.edu/sds.
Academic Integrity :
All members of the class are expected to adhere to the highest professional standards of honesty and integrity. Academic dishonesty will be handled as prescribed by TTU policy, without exception.

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“Academic dishonesty” includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, falsifying academic records, misrepresenting facts and any act designed to give unfair academic advantage to the student (such as, but not limited to, submission of essentially the same written assignment for two courses without the prior permission of the instructor(s) or the attempt to commit such an act).
As listed in the University Catalog, I will attempt to discuss any infractions with you and then I may assign academic sanctions that may include: assigning a paper or research project related to academic integrity, assigning a make-up assignment that is different from the original assignment, reducing the grade for the assignment and/or course, issuing a failing grade on the assignment, and/or issuing a failing grade for the course.
SERVICES OFFERED BY THE UNIVERSITY:
Learning Center:
The Learning Center’s mission is to empower and encourage students in their pursuit of achieving academic success in a welcoming environment. The Learning
Center works to enhance the academic success of all enrolled Texas Tech students by offering a variety of free services:
• Online tutoring available Monday through Thursday from 7:30 to 10 p.m.
(www.lc.soar.ttu.edu)
•
Drop-in peer tutoring for math, physics, chemistry, biology, accounting, engineering, and Spanish.
• Peer academic coaching designed to provide students with a trained peer coach for ongoing advice on how to prepare academically for Texas Tech courses. Common topics include memory techniques and strategies, time management, note taking, goal setting, test-taking tips, and test anxiety.
•
An onsite licensed professional counselor to assist students struggling with personal issues that may impair their chances of obtaining academic success.
• A study lounge to accommodate individual and group studying. The Learning
Center is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday.
Contact Information : 80 Holden Hall, www.lc.soar.ttu.edu, 806.742.3664.
Computing Help:
The Information Technology (IT) Division (www.infotech.ttu.edu), managed by the Texas Tech University Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), provides a wide range of computing resources, services, and support for students, faculty, and staff in support of the university’s educational and research mission.
Contact Information : http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ithelpcentral, visit the IT Help
Central office in Administrative Support Building, or call (806) 742-HELP (4357).
The Blackboard Learning Management System https://ttu.blackboard.com will be an important resource for this class listing assignment details, announcements, providing you with a place to check your grades, etc. If you experience any problems with
Blackboard do not hesitate to contact the IT Help desk for assistance as soon as you

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Help desk phone number is (806) 742-HELP (4357).
Counseling Services:
The Student Counseling Center (SCC) provides professional psychological services in a beautiful and welcoming environment to address the variety of concerns affecting a college student’s personal life and academic performance. Services are provided by doctoral level psychologists who are licensed to practice psychology in the state of Texas and by their supervisees.
Student Counseling Center services are available to enrolled students who have paid the student services fee. All information is strictly confidential within limits of the law. The SCC is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. During these times, a walk-in clinic is available to initiate counseling services from 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Contact information : 201 Student Wellness Center, 806.742.3674, www.depts.ttu.edu/SCC.
Student Health Services:
Student Health Services is the primary care clinic for students at Texas Tech
University. The clinic is staffed with board certified physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, a dietician, and support staff to provide high quality care for illnesses and injuries, as well as mental health issues.
Student Health Services is located in the Student Wellness Center at the corner of Main and Flint on the west side of the campus. Services are available by appointment Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Contact information: www.ttuhsc.edu/studenthealth, 806.743.2860.
Library Services:
Brian Quinn is your personal subject librarian and can help you with finding sources that you need to be successful and to answer any questions that you may have related to the library or conducting library research in sociology. His contact information is: Brian Quinn, Reference Room Mezzanine #113, Texas Tech Library, brian.quinn@ttu.edu.
TTU Resources for a Safe Campus:
Texas Tech University is dedicated to providing a safe and equitable learning environment for all students. Discrimination, sexual assault, and harassment are not tolerated by the university.
You are encouraged to report any incidents to The Student Resolution Center:
(806) 742-SAFE (7233) . The TTU Counseling Center ( http://www.depts.ttu.edu/scc/ ) provides confidential support (806-742-3674 ) and the Voices of Hope Lubbock Rape
Crisis Center has a 24-hour hotline: 806-763-RAPE (7273) . For more information about support, reporting options, and other resources, go to: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/sexualviolence/

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Course Schedule
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Apr 6
Apr 8
Apr 10
Apr 13
Apr 15
Apr 17
14
Apr 20
Apr 22
Apr 24
Apr 27
15 Apr 29
May 1
16 May 4
Exam
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May 9
Mar 2
Mar 4
Mar 6
Mar 9
Mar 11
Mar 13
Mar 16
Mar 18
Mar 20
Mar 23
Mar 25
Mar 27
Mar 30
Apr 1
Apr 3
Week
Jan 14
Jan 16
Jan 19
Jan 21
Jan 23
Jan 26
Jan 28
Jan 30
Feb 2
Feb 4
Feb 6
Feb 9
Feb 11
Feb 13
Feb 16
Feb 18
Feb 20
Feb 23
Feb 25
Feb 27
All readings listed are from Essentials of Sociology
Readings should be completed before class on the indicated day.
Topic
Introduction to class
Introduction to Sociology
University Holiday-MLK Day
Thinking about and Researching the Social World
Readings
Ch 1 p. 3-27
Ch 2 p. 28-67
Culture
Socialization and Interaction
Organizations, Societies, and the Global Domain
Deviance & Crime
Social Stratification
Race & Ethnicity
Gender and Sexuality
Spring Break
Safe Travels and Have Fun!!!
The Family
Religion and Education
University Holiday
Politics and the Economy
The Body, Medicine, Health, and Health Care
Population, Urbanization, and the Environment
Social Change, Social Movements, and Collective Action
Summing Up
10:30am- 1:00pm in classroom
Ch 3 p. 68-97
Ch 4 p. 98-125
Ch 5 p. 126-155
Ch 6 p. 156-187
Ch 7 p. 188-219
Ch 8 p. 220-249
Ch 9 p. 250-277
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Ch 10 p. 278-305
Ch 11
p. 306-343
Ch 12 p. 344-377
Ch 13 p. 378-403
Ch 14 p. 404-437
Ch 15 p. 438-466
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Important Dates
No classes
Turn in S. Contract
Reflection 1 Due
Exam 1
Reflection 2 Due
Exam 2
No classes
Reflection 3 Due
No classes
Photo Essay Due
Reflection 4 Due
Last Day for Event
Paper (Apr 27)
Last Class
Exam 3
Note: The instructor reserves the right to change this syllabus at any time

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The syllabus outlines the goals and objectives of this course, provides the grading and evaluation scheme, lists the materials to be used, the topics to be covered, and gives a schedule. The course syllabus is more than just a document providing you with information about this course; it can be thought of as a legal contract between me, the instructor, and you, the student. Take the time to read, and periodically review the syllabus so you know the course expectations and don’t miss an exam or turning in assignments . The syllabus should be the first place you check for any questions you may have about this course .
I understand that if I email a question to Dr. Walsh or the TA before checking the syllabus and if the answer to my question can be found in the syllabus, I will get a simple reply to check the syllabus.
I understand that to turn in an assignment late I must have a Time and Attendance
Report and an excused absence as noted in the syllabus. Printing issues are not an excuse for turning in a late assignment. I also understand submitting a Time and
Attendance Report for a missed class does not guarantee acceptance of my late assignment and any assignment turned in after class is late and will receive a point reduction.
I understand that my final grade in this class is earned based on my work throughout the ENTIRE semester. Grades are not negotiated —they are earned. I will NOT email
Dr. Walsh or the Teaching Assistant asking to “bump my grade” since they are on the lookout for those students who meet the requirements to “bump.” I will NOT email Dr.
Walsh or the Teaching Assistant asking to change my grade, unless I find a calculation error.
Print this page and fill in ALL the spaces below and turn it in for participation points by January 23, 2015.
I have read and understand the format of this course and the policies described in the syllabus. I acknowledge that failure to comply with the terms of the syllabus may affect my success in this class.
Print Name: ___________________________ Signature: _______________________
Date: ________________________________
Make sure that you have the name and email address of a classmate since it is always good to have a class buddy in case you can’t reach the instructor or the TA.
Name: _____________________________ e-mail:___________________________