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Sociology
Mr. O’Connor
Room C-5
330-673-9591
This course focuses on the systematic understanding of social interaction, social
organization, social institutions, and social change. Major themes in sociological thinking
include the interplay between individuals and society, how society is stable and changing,
causes and consequences of social inequality, and the social construction of human life.
Understanding sociology helps discover and explains social patterns and how these
patterns change over time and in different settings. Sociology develops critical thinking
by revealing the social structure and processes that shape diverse forms of human life.
What we will be studying:
Unit 1 – Sociological Perspective and Research
Sociological Research Methods: pp. S18-S27
Chapter 1 – The Sociological Point of View
Unit 2 – Culture
Chapter 2 – Cultural Diversity
Chapter 3 – Cultural Conformity and Adaption
Unit 3 – Socialization and Social Organization
Chapter 4 – Social Structure
Chapter 5 – Socializing the Individual
Chapter 6 – The Adolescent in Society
Chapter 7 – The Adult in Society
Unit 4 – Social Inequalities
Chapter 9 – Social Stratification
Chapter 10 – Racial and Ethnic Relations
Chapter 11 – Gender, Age, and Health
Unit 5 – Deviance and Conformity
Chapter 8 – Deviance and Social Control
Unit 6 – Social Institutions
Chapter 12 – The Family
Chapter 14 – Education and Religion
Chapter 15 – Science and the Mass Media
Unit 7 – Social Change
Chapter 17 – Collective Behavior and Social Movements
Chapter 18 – Social Change and Modernization
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Instructional Methods and Materials:
Text: Sociology: The Study of Human Relationships by W. L. Thomas (2008)/
Holt Rinehart Winston (Text available online)
Lectures
Guided class discussions
Written assignments
Use of charts and graphs
Graphic Organizers
Videos
Audio Clips
Primary Sources (documents, letters, etc.)
All classroom activity in accordance with the National Standards For Social
Studies
Assessments:
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
Tests
Individual Projects
Group Projects
Participation during classroom activities
What You Need for this Class:
1. A notebook and/or binder
2. A folder
3. Pencil and/or Pen (black or blue ink only)
4. Your textbook
5. A book cover for your assigned textbook (only if you are issued one)
6. Colored pencils and/or crayons (we will occasionally use these to fill in maps,
charts, etc.)
7. Study tools: these are items that enable you to learn our content. If you like
using notecards or Study Blue to go over vocabulary and other facts then do so!!
These are the items that are helping you learn!
8. Come with a good attitude and willingness to learn!!
Assignments: All assignments are due on the due date. No exceptions.
Penalties do incur on Late Work. Please turn in work in the appropriate in box
provided at the beginning of class!
Late Work: Any assignment turned in late will automatically drop ten points
everyday it is late.
Hall Passes: You have to have your student planner with you, signed by me, to
allow you to leave my class for any reason (such as going to the restroom). Your
student planner is your hall pass. You are not allowed to borrow someone else’s
student planner if you do not have yours!!
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Students must sign out on the provided sheet indicating the time you are leaving
the room, your destination, and the time you come back.
Remember to take your hall pass with you.
You only have three passes per semester, so make the most of your time!
Technology:
The school has provided a computer(s) for students to use during our class
sessions in the media center, therefore, there is no need to purchase anything for
this course. However, if you have your own technology and you are allowed to
bring it to class, you may use it. Students are EXPECTED to follow all school
guidelines for Computer Technology, Networking, and Cell Phone usage (The
guidelines can be found in the Student Code of Conduct). All of these guidelines
will be enforced. I reserve the right to take away your device if you are using it
improperly in my classroom!
Other considerations: I do not allow cellphone usage -- taking calls or texting in
my classroom. You can do that on your own time.
YOU are responsible for yourself! This includes any electronic device. It is not
my responsibility to look after your devices. If you have left a device in my room, I
will turn it into the office. Do not seek out another teacher, staff member, or
custodian to open my room to retrieve your device. You may only see me in a
case such as this.
The use of ear buds or headphones is prohibited. This is Sociology class, not
music appreciation class!
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Mr. O’Connor’s Classroom Rules*
Room C5
All Settings
Classroom
Be
Use
appropriate Listen to
Respectful
language/volume
teacher and
other students
Treat books and
equipment with care Show up to class
on time
Respect others’ space
Put away cell
Dress for success
phones and
other devices
The teacher’s desk during class
and all equipment time
are off limits to
students!
Treat books and
equipment with
care
Be
Show up ready to
Show up ready
Responsible learn
to learn
Accept consequences
Follow directions
Be Involved
No food or drink in
classroom with the
exception of water
Participate positively
Set and obtain goals
Bring all
necessary
materials to
class
Stay on task
Participate
Positively
Use free time
productively
Common Areas
Present
Handbook or ID
when required
Be polite
Keep FHS neat
and clean
Leave your
surroundings
better than you
found them
Alert staff
members of
unsafe situations
Use free time
productively
Recycle
Extracurricular
Treat visiting
schools as guests
Sport a winning
attitude
In the community
represent FHS
with class
Exceed the
eligibility
requirements
Obey bus, driving,
and parking rules
Join
extracurricular
activities
Support FHS
organizations
* Rules subject to change for any reason and at any time per Mr. O’Connor’s
discretion!