SYLLABUS
Chesapeake College
Introduction to Sociology SOC 161-701 ONLINE
Instructor: Mrs. Kleissas, M.A., M.Ed.
Email:pollykleissas@skipjack.chesapeake.edu
Phone: 410.739.0170
Office Hours: By Appointment
Course Description: An introduction of sociological concepts, theories, and methods. The
influence of the social environment on the individual in such areas as role, status, personality,
mobility, and social control is studied.
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course:
 Students will be able to explain how the scientific method is used by sociology to
conduct their examination of society.
 Students will be able to discuss how the social structure of society influences their
personal actions, behaviors and opportunities.
 Students will be able to describe how different values, attitudes and history shape the
social structures that distinguish societies.
 Students will be able to describe many of the complexities of society and the relationship
of the individual with the larger social institutions.
 Students will be able to describe the different economic, political and social forces
shaping our global society
General Education Objectives: The course material in this class should contribute to the
development of many of the College's general education objectives. This course should increase
a student's skills and knowledge to:
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Textbooks:
Communicate in oral and written English (with parsimony)
Read with comprehension
Think critically
Reason abstractly
Understand the scientific method
Recognize and understand cultural diversity
Enhance future learning
Critically view research studies
John J. Macionis, Society: The Basics, Prentice Hall, N.J. (11th Edition)
Global Sociology, Introducing Five Contemporary Societies
Linda Schneider and Arnold Silverman (Sixth Edition)
Expectations of Civility
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This class encourages free discourse and honors academic freedom
All opinions will be heard and differing perspectives welcomed
In your online discussions, kindness and respect for others is expected and proper academic
decorum is mandatory.
Inappropriate language is unacceptable and will not be tolerated
Grading Policy Any class assignment which is received late will have 10% deducted from the
grade for each day it is late. If there are severe circumstances in which a student cannot make
the stated due date, the student must contact the instructor before the assignment is due or the
above penalty will be imposed.
Research Project
26%
Discussion Topics
22%
Quizzes
28%
Essays
24%
Defining a Topic: 4%
11 Discussions each
2% points
7 Quizzes each
4% points
Japan - 7%
Literature Review Paper:
10%
Developing Hypothesis:
2%
Interviews - Reflection
Paper: 10%
Total
100%
Mexico - 7%
Egypt - 10%
(Final)
Grading Scale:
A = 90 to 100 B = 80 to 89 C = 70 to 79 D = 60 to 69 F = 50 and Below
Students are expected to do a minimum of two hours of work (weekly)
for every 1 credit hour for this class. Therefore, a
minimum of six hours a week should be devoted to this
class. Some assignments may require more time.
Week
Week 1
August 22 –
28
Topics Covered
Introduction to Course
 Introductions
 Course Overview
 Text: Chapter 1 – Sociology,
Perspective , Theory and Method
Week 2
August 29 September 4
 Text: Chapter 1: Sociology,
Perspective , Theory and Method
Week 3
September 5 –
11
 Text: Chapter 2: Culture
 Review Web Quest (Defining a
Topic)
Global Sociology, Chapter One –
Japan: The Importance of Belonging
Week 4
September 1218
 Text: Chapter 3: Socialization
 Global Sociology Japan
Week 5
September 1925
 Instructions for Literature Review
Paper
 APA Format
 Developing a Hypothesis
Readings/Assignments
 Read Text: Chapter 1: Sociology,
Perspective , Theory and Method
 Review Chapter 1 Power Point
 Student Practice Assignment
(Short paragraph about yourself)
No grade
 Read Text: Chapter 1: Sociology,
Perspective , Theory and Method
 Review Chapter 1 Power Point
 Wk 2 Discussion
 Quiz on Chapter 1
 Read Text: Chapter 2: Culture
 Review Chapter 2 Power Point
 Begin reading Global Sociology
Chapter One- Japan
 Web Quest/Defining a Topic due
 Read Text: Chapter 3:
Socialization
 Review Chapter 3 Power Point
 Complete reading in Global
Sociology Chapter One Japan
 Review Japan Power Point
 Wk 4 Discussion
 Quiz on Chapter 2 & Chapter 3
 Japan Essay due (covers
material on Japan in Global
Sociology
 Wk 5 Discussion (Literature
Review)
Week
Topics Covered
Readings/Assignments
Week 6
September 26October 2
 Text: Chapter 4: Social
Interaction in Everyday life
 Global Sociology, Chapter Two
Mexico: Conflict and Cooperation
 Read Text: Chapter 4: Social
Interaction
 Review Chapter 4 Power Point
 Begin reading Global Sociology
Chapter Two: Mexico
 Developing a Hypothesis Due
 Wk 6 Discussion
Week 7
October 3 - 9
 Text: Chapter 5: Groups and
Organizations
 Global Sociology, Chapter Two
Mexico: Conflict and Cooperation
Week 8
October 10 - 16
 Text: Chapter 6: Sexuality and
Society
 Global Sociology, Chapter Two
Mexico: Conflict and Cooperation
Week 9
October 17-23
 Text: Chapter 7: Deviance
 Global Sociology, Chapter Two
Mexico: Conflict and Cooperation
 Read Text: Chapter 5: Groups and
Organizations
 Review Chapter 5 Power Point
 Read Global Sociology Chapter
Two: Mexico
 Wk 7 Discussion
 Quiz on Chapters 4 and 5
 Literature Review Paper Due
 Read Text: Chapter 6: Sexuality
and Society
 Review Chapter 6 Power Point
 Read Global Sociology Chapter
Two: Mexico
 Review Mexico Power Point
 Wk 8 Discussion
 Quiz on Chapter 6
 Read Text: Chapter 7: Deviance
 Review Chapter 7 Power Point
 Complete reading Global
Sociology Chapter Two: Mexico
 Review Mexico Power Point
 Wk 9 Discussion
 Quiz on Chapter 7
Week
Week 10
October 24 –30
Topics Covered
 Instructions for Interviews/
Reflection Paper
 Review APA Format
 Review Data Collection
Techniques
Readings/Assignments
 Mexico Essay due (covers material
on Mexico in Global Sociology
 Begin interviewing process
Week 11
October 31 –
November 6
 Text: Chapter 8: Social
Stratification
 Global Sociology, Chapter
Four, Egypt
Week 12
November 7 –
13
 Text: Chapter 9: Global
Stratification
 Global Sociology, Chapter
Four, Egypt
Week 13
Nov ember 14 –
20
 Text: Chapter 10 : Gender
Stratification
 Global Sociology, Chapter
Four, Egypt
 Read Text: Chapter 8: Social
Stratification
 Review Chapter 8 Power Point
 Begin reading Global Sociology
Chapter Four: Egypt
 Wk 11 Discussion
 Read Text: Chapter 9: Global
Stratification
 Review Chapter 9 Power Point
 Read Global Sociology Chapter Four:
Egypt
 Wk 12 Discussion
 Quiz on Chapter 8 and 9
 Read Text: Chapter 10: Gender
Stratification
 Review Chapter 10 Power Point
 Complete Global Sociology Chapter
Four: Egypt
 Review Egypt Power Point
 Wk 13 Discussion
Week 14
November 21 - 27
FALL BREAK
Week 15
November 28 –
Dec 3
 Text: Chapter 11 : Race
and Ethnicity
 Global Sociology, Chapter
Four, Egypt
Week 16
December 4 – 10
 FINALS
 Interviews - Reflection Paper Due
 Read Text: Chapter 11: Race and
Ethnicity
 Review Chapter 11 Power Point
 Wk 15 Discussion
 Quiz on Chapters 10 and 11
 Essay (Final) Egypt Due