Sociology 101 - Section 01
“Principles of Sociology”
North Carolina Wesleyan College
Fall 2002
PC 280
9:10-10:10 MWF
Amy Karnehm Willis, Ph.D
Office: Braswell Admin. 174
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Office Phone: (252) 985-5158
Office Hours: M 10:15-11:15,
WF 3:30-4:30; T, Th 4:15-5:15
And by appointment
Email: AKarnehm@ncwc.edu
Course Goals and Objectives:
Sociology provides a systematic and critical perspective of society. The primary goals of this course are to introduce you to the subject of sociology, and to provide you with an understanding of how the social structure operates. To facilitate the learning of how society affects you and those around you, the major objectives of this course are as follows:
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To develop a sociological perspective on social behavior that is based on the scientific method rather than on common sense.
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To gain an awareness of and tolerance for diverse people, their unique attitudes, and diversity in general.
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To gain insight into how societal-level institutions impact individuals.
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To understand the process of socialization and how we become social beings.
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To learn not to overgeneralize from one’s own personal experience.
Required Texts:
Doob, Christopher Bates. 2000. Sociology: An Introduction.
Sixth Edition.
Fort Worth: The Harcourt Press.
Cargan, Leonard and Jeanne H. Ballantine. 2003. Sociological Footprints: Introductory
Readings in Sociology . Ninth Edition. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Course Requirements:
Exams - There will be three primarily multiple choice exams and one quiz during the term. Short answer, or True/False questions may also appear. Each exam will cover only the material presented during the period prior to that exam. An exception is that the material for the quiz and the first exam will overlap. All will include material from the text, lecture, the reader, films, guest speakers, and class discussion as possible questions.

Make-Up Policy - Make-up exams will only be given due to your illness, a death in the family, or extreme emergency situations. Please contact me personally, at the above number within 24 hours of the scheduled time to reschedule, otherwise, NO MAKE
UPS.
Project: Students will be required to complete a project worth 20% of your course grade.
The purpose of this project is to demonstrate your familiarity with the sociological concepts learned in class as they apply to articles read in the text Sociological
Footprints.
This assignment is due Fri., November 22 nd
, and is explained further in the attached handout. Points will be deducted (3 per day) for late projects.
Attendance: Attendance will be monitored. Brief out-of-class writing assignments will also be given randomly for attendance points. Both attendance and class participation are strongly encouraged.
Additional Note re: Attendance/Being Tardy: Please note that attendance is part of your grade and will be taken daily in some form. It is in your best interest to contact your instructor if you have an excusable absence. Making up what you missed during an absence or being late to class is your responsibility. The class begins at 9:10am.
For every three tardies to class, an unexcused absence will be recorded.
College policies for dropping students after multiple absences will be followed. Note also that this policy stays in effect for the entire term, not just the first four days of class.
Attention Athletes: If your sport is in season, and/or you will miss class due to an athletic event, you must notify me before* the scheduled class period to be allowed to make up any assigned work. If it is an exam that you will miss, or a paper due, you must arrange to take the exam or hand in the paper early , rather than after the scheduled date. Any arrangements to the contrary must have prior instructional approval (refer to make up policy above). Note also that email messages from the athletics department merely confirm your absence; they do not take the place of your personal contact. * Note that before means 2+ days to a week before, not the day of the exam. Late requests because you “forgot” will not be honored.
Grading:
3 exams at 100 pts each (The first exam is worth 20% and the latter two are worth
25% of your grade each); A quiz at the beginning of the term is worth 5% and will help you prepare for your first exam. Project - due towards end of term - worth 20% of your grade. Attendance and Attendance Exercises (5%).
Cell Phones and Pagers: If you carry either of these, they should be turned off during class.
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Course Outline (subject to change). R=Reader (Footprints) . Short films and discussion periods will be interspersed throughout the term.
8/28/-10/2 Chapters 1, 2, 3, & 4a R = p. x--5; R =5, 2, 4, 11, 12
Introduction, Research, Culture, Groups, and Social Interaction
Part 1;
Film; Field Trip to Muslim Islamic Center
Week of 9/23
Fri., 10/4
10/18
10/7-11/1
Quiz
Exam I
NO CLASS - Fall Break
Chapters 4b, 5, 6, & 7 R = 15, 16, 6, 8, 9, 22, 41, 53, 54
Social Interaction Part 2, Socialization, Deviance, &
Stratification
Film - “Killing Us Softly 3”; Star Power Game
Mon., 11/4
11/6- 12/4
Exam II
Chapters 8, 9, & 15 R=T.B. A., 43, 51, 53
Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender Stratification, Population/Envt.;
Emerging Minorities if time .
Projects Due (see attached handout) Fri., 11/22
11/27 - 11/29 NO CLASS - Thanksgiving Break
Wed., 12/4
Wed., 12/11
Last Day of Class
Exam III (Final) 9:00am-11:00am (Same Room)
*Note: Time Change
FINAL NOTE: It is your responsibility to be aware of all course deadlines and requirements. Please contact your instructor personally, if you are struggling with any of these. Please use the Writing Lab next to the
Student Support Center. Occasionally, announcements will be made
on Campus Cruiser or via email. Learn to use both.
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