Department: Social Science
Discipline: Sociology
Subject Code: SOCI
Course #: 201
Course Title: Introduction to Sociology
HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FORM 335
Course Form 335 must be updated at least every five years per AP 765 to include, at a
minimum, the following elements. [§335.2]
1.
Digital Description [§335.2] (Insert the new/revised digital description below):
Credit hours:
Lecture hours:
Lab hours:
3.0
3.0
0.0
Approved Online/Blended Face-to-Face Instruction Ratios:
[__] 25/75% [__] 33/67% [X] 50/50% [__] 67/33% [__] 75/25%
(Note: The first number indicates the percentage of online instruction. The second number indicates the percentage of in-class
instruction.)
2.
Maximum Enrollment (Insert new/revised maximum enrollments below):
In-Class Instruction: 35
Lab Instruction:
(It is assumed that maximum enrollments for blended courses are the same as those identified for In-Class instruction. Maximum
enrollments for Virtual Learning courses are to be 75% of In-Class instruction, as per the SGP on Maximum Class Size):
3.
Catalog Description [§335.2] (Insert the new/revised description in space below):
Focuses on the relations between people and their social institutions, including problems
that derive from these relations. Topics include culture, society, groups, social change,
institutions (family, education, religion, etc.). (Core B) (D)
Minimum Grade Required
4.
Prerequisites [§335.2]:
Corequisites:
Other:
5.
Learning Outcomes [§335.2]
[These outcomes are necessary to enable students to attain the essential
knowledge and skills embodied in the program’s educational objectives.]
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
 Demonstrate in written or oral presentation an ability to assess social issues utilizing
the sociological perspective
 Demonstrate in written or oral presentation an ability to think critically
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Department: Social Science
Discipline: Sociology
Subject Code: SOCI
Course #: 201
Course Title: Introduction to Sociology
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6.
Examine and apply a broad understanding of the political, social, environmental,
economic, and cultural systems of the world
Demonstrate an understanding of how to interact in a multi-cultural or cross-cultural
environment
Assess and integrate attitudes that allow students to respect cultures other than their
own
Planned Sequence of Instruction [§335.2]
[These must be designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.]
The schedule of activities and estimated time spent will vary with instructors. The
following is an example of such a schedule:
Part 1 - What is Sociology and What is a Sociology Course?
A.
This Course Syllabus - Week 1
B.
Chapter 1 - "The Sociological Perspective" - Week 1
C.
Chapter 2 - "Culture" - Week 2
Part 2 - Socialization and Social Change
A.
Chapter 3 - "Socialization" - Week 3
B.
Chapter 4 - "Social Structure and Social Interaction" - Week 4
C.
Chapter 8 - "Deviance and Social Control" - Week 5
D.
Chapter 11 - "Inequalities of Gender" - Week 6 and 7
E.
Chapter 6 - "Social Groups" - Week 8
F.
Chapter 22 - "Social Change . . ." - Week 9 and 10
Part 3 - Institutions and Other Social Organizations
A.
Chapter 16 - "The Family . . ." - Week 11
B.
Chapter 14 - "The Economy . . ." - Week 12
C.
Chapter 17 - "Education . . ." - Week 13
D.
Chapter 12 - "Inequalities of Race and Ethnicity" - Week 14
E.
Chapter 18 - "Religion . . ." - Week 15
F.
Chapter 19 - "Medicine" - Week 16
7.
Assessment of Student Learning [§335.44]
[Methods of assessment should be appropriate for Learning Outcomes listed above.]
Assessment of student learning outcomes for the course, as required by the Shared
Governance Policy – Assessing Institutional Effectiveness, is part of regular curriculum
maintenance and/or improvement. The specific plan has been determined by the pertinent
faculty involved and is maintained in the College’s assessment management system.
Student learning and curriculum outcomes are measured across modalities of
instruction on a scheduled rotating basis.
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Department: Social Science
Discipline: Sociology
Subject Code: SOCI
Course #: 201
Course Title: Introduction to Sociology
8.
List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning Materials
(code each item based on instructional use) [§335.2]: C-Lecture/Laboratory, ALecture, B-Laboratory, LC-Lecture/Clinical, CLN-Clinical, I-Online, BL-Blended, DIndependent Study, P-Private Lessons, E-Internship, F-Cooperative Work-Study, FEField Experience. [These resources must be easily accessible to students.]
FULL-TIME AND ADJUNCT TEXTBOOKS:
Berger, Peter L. Invitation to Sociology: A Humanistic Perspective. (Latest Edition).
New York, NY: Anchor Books.
Brent, Edward and Lewis, J.S. Learn Sociology (Latest Edition), Burlington, MA: Jones
and Bartlett
Bruce, Steve. Sociology: A Brief Introduction. (Latest Edition). Oxford University Press.
Charon, Joel. The Meaning of Sociology. (Latest Edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Prentice Hall.
Conley, Dalton. You May Ask Yourself: An Introduction to Thinking Like a Sociologist
(Latest Edition). New York: Norton (Also core edition may be used)
Ferris, Kerry & Stein, Jill. The Real World . (Latest Edition). New York, NY: Norton.
Giddens, A., Duneier, M., Appelbaum, R. P., and Carr, D. Introduction to Sociology.
(Latest Edition). New York, NY: W. W. Norton.
Giddens, A., Duneier, M., Appelbaum, R. P., and Carr, D. Essentials of Sociology.
(Latest Edition). New York, NY: W.W. Norton
Henslin, James M. Essentials of Sociology: A Down to Earth Approach. (Latest
Edition). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn and Bacon. (Also HACC custom edition
may be used)
Kimmel, Michael and Aronson, Amy. Sociology Now: The Essentials. (Latest Edition).
Boston, MA: Pearson.
Ksenych, Ed and Liu, David. The Pleasure of Inquiry: Readings in Sociology. (Latest
Edition). Toronto, Canada: Thomson/Nelson.
Macionis, John J. Society: The Basics. (Latest Edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Prentice Hall, Inc.
Massey, Garth. Readings for Sociology. (Latest Edition). New York, NY: Norton.
NAME AND SIGNATURE
1. Discipline Faculty Proponent: Jennifer St. Pierre
DATE
11/17/14
2. Curriculum Manager & College Catalog Editor: Erika Steenland
12/12/14
3. Department Chairperson (Discipline Approval): JuliaGrace Jester
12/15/14
This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335, subchapters A/B.
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Department: Social Science
Discipline: Sociology
Subject Code: SOCI
Course #: 201
Course Title: Introduction to Sociology
This course was developed, approved, and offered in accordance with the policies,
standards, guidelines, and practices established by the College. It is consistent with the
College’s mission.
If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar courses
generally accepted for transfer accredited four-year colleges and universities.
NAME AND SIGNATURE
4. Associate Provost: Kathleen T. Doherty
DATE
12/16/14
5. Provost & VP, Academic Affairs: Cynthia Doherty, Ph.D.
12/16/14
9.
Original Date of course approval by the college: 196530
10.
Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes; textbook(s)]:
Textbooks updated April 2002, March 2003
Reviewed 12/2003. Revisions made: none (kmb)
Reviewed 12/2004. Revisions made: Planned Sequence of Learning Activities (dmt)
Reviewed Project 3/2006: Revisions: Learning Outcomes (pas)
Revisions: 9/2007: Learning Outcomes/Qualifying for Diversity Core (dmt)
Revisions. 4/2008: Full-time and Adjunct Textbooks added Honors Course Books. (dmt)
Revisions. 3/2009: Honors Course Books and pre-requisites (dmt)
Revisions: 11/2009: Assessment of Student Learning and Textbooks (dmt)
Revisions: 11/2009: Change type of instruction to Classroom/Blended Only (dmt)
Revisions: 12/2011: Updated Textbooks (dmt)
8/26/14: Insert Approved Max Enrollment Numbers
11/17/14: Revisions: Type of Instruction, assessment of student learning, & textbook
05/20/15 – Added new blended ratio format - nb
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