Deviance in US Society - SOCY 1004*
Recitation Syllabus - Fall 2009
*This syllabus is intended as a supplement to Professor Watterworth’s course syllabus. Please review his
syllabus for assignments, readings, exams, course policies and conduct for what is expected of you.
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Teaching Assistant: Amanda Shigihara, M.A.
E-mail: shigihar@colorado.edu
Office: KTCH 35
Office Hours: Monday
9am -11:50am
Wednesday
1pm - 3pm
And by appointment
Recitations and locations:
Section 011:
Mon. 8:00-8:50am
Section 012:
Wed. 10-10:50pm
Section 013:
Mon. 2:00-2:50pm
GUGG 2
MUEN E123
HLMS 237
Recitation Description: The purpose of recitation is to supplement the SOCY 1004 class lecture. My job
as an instructor is to provide you greater clarity on the concepts of deviance in society as it is understood by
sociologists. The goal of this course is to (1) create critical thinking skills (2) help you better understand
the content of class lectures and (3) make the sociology of deviance relevant in order for you to make
connections from sociology to real life situations and events. Finally, this recitation serves to evaluate
participation, attendance, assignments, and the research paper.
Attendance/Participation/Class assignments:
Since this recitation is meant to help you better understand the material covered in the larger lectures, your
participation is important in the learning process. Your participation grade is made up of your attendance,
class assignments, group work, participation in discussions, debates, and your classroom behavior. When
we cover potentially sensitive subjects please be courteous to all in the class.
NOTE: If you miss 2 out of the first 3 recitations you will be dropped from the recitation, there is a
waitlist!!!
Attendance is required. Late in-class work, assignments, or participation is NOT accepted. The only time
in class work can be made up is if you have a documented excuse.
My Policies:
1. Your recitation number (e.g. 011, 012, or 013) must be on all written ASSIGNMENTS and EXAMS to
be graded.
2. You are responsible for all recitation notes, materials, announcements, and syllabus instructions. If you
miss a class, YOU are RESPONSIBLE for all missed material. YOU need to contact your classmates for
any missed information. DO NOT email me with “I missed class today, can you tell me if I missed
anything important…”
3. No cell phones, text messaging, or iphone internet. Point deduction is up to my discretion.
4. No Laptops are allowed in recitation. Point deduction is up to my discretion.
5. In the case of inappropriate behavior, I reserve the right to ask students to leave the classroom.
6. Keep all returned graded work/exams, students are responsible for providing proof of any grade
disputes.
7. Do NOT drop off any assignments to my office, this includes under my door, on my desk, my box, etc.
8. I Do NOT grade emailed assignments.
9. NO grades will be mailed through the internet because of confidentially agreements.
10. I DO NOT EXCEPT LATE WORK. There is only one major research paper this semester and a few
assignments, they due when they are due, NO EXCEPTIONS. You need to make arrangements if you
cannot make it to recitation on the day that they are due.
University Policies:
~You are expected to adhere to the University’s honor code. The specifics can be found at
www.colorado.edu/academics/honorcode.
~If you require any accommodation for disabilities, please let me know by the end of the third week so that
your learning needs may be met. You will also need to provide documentation from Disability Services,
which can be obtained through Willard 332 (303-492-8671 and www.colorado.edu/sacs/disabilityservices)
~You are expected to adhere to the behavior standards listed in the Rights and Responsibilities Regarding
Standards of Conduct. The specific policies can be seen on the site –
www.colorado.edu/policies/classbehavior.html.
~Sexual harassment is not tolerated. For specifics on creating a fair and safe class environment, you can
see policies and report them at www.colorado.edu/sexualharassment, or call the Office of Sexual
Harassment at 303-492-2127, or call the Office of Judicial Affairs at 303-492-5550.
Readings:
While it is your responsibility to read the required readings at your own pace, I have structured out the
weeks to stay ahead of yourself and to be able to participate in the recitations. If you do not read until the
night before an exam, you will have a very difficult time passing exams, participating in recitations, or
writing a successful research paper.
Assignments:
You have a 5 page Research Paper due at the end of the semester. This paper is to be written in ASA
FORMAT with PROPER ASA CITATIONS. While it is due at the end of the semester, you are
responsible for working on your research topic throughout the semester, creating a reference list, going
through rough drafts, turning in one rough draft to be reviewed, discussing your topic among your peers in
class, and then turning in a final product. I would prefer you not to write on the same topic as your peers,
grading is also based on creativity. In upcoming weeks I will hand out a more in-depth grading rubric. The
following assignments will help to guide you through the research paper process.
Assignment 1: Think about possible research topics for deviance in US society, bring a list of at least 5
possible topics Due in recitation WEEK Sept. 21-25.
Assignment 2: After choosing your research topic, think about the type of theoretical basis or a theorist to
base your research on, bring a list of a few possible theories or theorists to class and write the relationship
between the theory and topic Due in recitation WEEK Oct. 12-16.
Rough Draft: Although you should be writing several rough drafts, you are to only turn in one for me to
review. In order to do well on the paper, there needs to be significant improvement from the rough draft to
the final. This rough draft may include an introduction, outline to the paper, notes, etc. and MUST HAVE
AT LEAST 5 references Due in recitation WEEK Nov. 16-20.
Research Paper: Due in recitation WEEK Nov. 30-Dec. 4, you are to choose an original topic on deviance
in US society. It can range from a historical event to an ongoing contemporary issue. You are then to write
a 5 page paper with at least 5 references (come talk to me if you think your paper will be over 5 pages)
detailing:
1. A short summary of your topic
2. A description of how your topic relates to deviance in US society
3. At least one theory or social theorist to back your thoughts
4. Your subjective opinions about the topic (i.e. how you feel about the issue)
5. Societal opinions about your topic (e.g. how it is viewed by mass society)
6. A sum up of either the results of the historical deviant event, or your thoughts on the future of
the deviance of which you wrote.
NOTE: REVIEW ALL PLAGIARISM AND ASA FORMAT HANDOUTS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE
FOR PROPER USE OF OTHER’S IDEAS AND WORDS, AS WELL AS ASA FORMAT. IMPROPER
USE IS CONSIDERED CHEATING, WILL NOT BE TOLERATED, AND WILL BE DEALT WITH
VERY SERIOUSLY, WHICH MAY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE CLASS.
Final Evaluation:
Recitation is worth 40% of your grade.
1.) Attendance/Participation/Discussion
2.) Assignments and Rough Draft
2.) Research Paper
10%
10%
20%
Holidays:
Labor Day
Sept. 7 (Mon.)
Fall Break
Nov. 23-25 (Mon.-Wed.)
Thanksgiving
Nov. 26-27 (Thurs.-Fri.)
Last Day of Classes
Dec. 11 (Fri.)
Tentative Weekly Schedule:
Week
Aug.
24-26
Sept.
Oct.
Nov.
Readings
Topic/Assignments
Introduction to the course
7-11
14-18
21-25
Labor Day
Chapters 1-2
Chapters 3-5
28-30
Chapters 6-8
(Wed recitation cancelled)
Defining Deviance
Competing Perspectives
Assignment 1 Due
Theories of Deviance
5-9
12-16
Chapters 9-11
Chapters 14-17
19-23
26-30
Chapters 18-21
Chapters 13, 24, 26, 35
2-6
Chapters 38, 39, 41
9-13
16-20
Chapters 40, 45
23-27
30-Dec. 4
Fall Break
Chapters 22, 36, 37, 42
Theories cont.
Social construction of dev.
Assignment 2 Due
The power of deviance
Sexuality and deviance
Stigmatized individuals
Rough Draft Due
Unconventional lifestyles
Paper Discussions
(bring rough drafts)
Fall Break
White collar crime
Final Papers Due In Class
Dec.
7-11
Final Exam Review
Dec.
12-17
Final Exams
Student Contact Information:
In the event that you cannot attend class, it is solely your responsibility to contact your classmates;
instructors will NOT provide class notes or class covered material.
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