Division: Social Sciences
Department: 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:
Credit hours:
Lecture hours:
Lab hours:
3.0
3.0
0.0
BL: [ ]⅓ [X]½ [ ]⅔ [ ] Other (Indicate fraction or percent)
2.
Catalog Description:
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
3.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
Other: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a
result of the College Testing and Placement program.
4.
Learning Outcomes
[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:
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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
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 crosscultural environment
Assess and integrate attitudes that allow students to respect cultures other than
their own
12/1/04
Review and updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08; 1/16/09; 7/14/09;7/14/11
Division: Social Sciences
Department: Sociology
Subject Code: SOCI
Course #: 201
Course Title: Introduction to Sociology
5.
Planned Sequence of Instruction
[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
6.
Assessment of Student Learning
[Methods of assessment should be appropriate for Learning Outcomes listed above.]
Students will examine and assess, through written work and/or oral presentations, diverse
political, economic, social, and cultural institutions and peoples that exist throughout the
world. In topic areas addressed throughout the course (such as education, religion,
socialization, deviance, etc.), systems, values and norms from different countries and
cultures (such as Japan, Russia, Brazil, China, etc.) will be considered and compared by
students. In addition to individual instructor evaluation of these written and/or oral
presentations, a representative sample of student work will be drawn and evaluated by all
faculty via a common rubric using the standard of 70% or higher as the benchmark of
success.
Assessment of student learning outcomes for a course, as required by AP 765, is part of
regular curriculum maintenance and/or improvement. The specific plan has been
determined by the pertinent faculty involved and is kept on file in the division office.
12/1/04
Review and updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08; 1/16/09; 7/14/09;7/14/11
Division: Social Sciences
Department: Sociology
Subject Code: SOCI
Course #: 201
Course Title: Introduction to Sociology
Such processes for the assessment of student learning are administered by faculty
consistent with the approved plan. As such, if this course is part of that assessment plan
on file, faculty teaching the course must comply with that plan.
7.
List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning Materials
(code each item based on instructional use): C-Lecture/Laboratory, A-Lecture, BLaboratory, LC-Lecture/Clinical, CLN-Clinical, I-Online,
BL-Blended, D-Independent Study, P-Private Lessons, E-Internship,
F-Cooperative Work-Study, FE-Field 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.
Charon, Joel. The Meaning of Sociology. (Latest Edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Prentice Hall.
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.
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.
8.
Prepared by Faculty Member: David R. Liu
Date: 12/9/11
9.
Approved by Department Chairperson: David R. Liu
Date: 12/9/11
10.
Approved by Academic Division Dean: Michael Corradino
Date: 12/9/11
This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335, subchapters A /
B.
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 mission.
12/1/04
Review and updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08; 1/16/09; 7/14/09;7/14/11
Division: Social Sciences
Department: Sociology
Subject Code: SOCI
Course #: 201
Course Title: Introduction to Sociology
If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar courses
generally accepted for transfer to accredited four-year colleges and universities.
11.
Associate Dean, Curriculum & Assessment: Karen Tombs-Harling
Date: 12/19/11
12.
Provost & VP, Academic Affairs:
13.
Original Date of course approval by the college: 196530
14.
Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes; textbook(s)]:
Ronald R. Young
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)
12/1/04
Review and updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08; 1/16/09; 7/14/09;7/14/11
Date: 12/20/11