Sociology - SOCI 2330-001
Social Change and Development
College Year:
2015-2016
Instructor: Mrs. Susan Mills
Semester:
Fall
Office Location: n/a
UTT Email Address:
smills@uttyler.edu Phone Contact: n/a
Course Description:
This course examines the project of globalization and its instabilities (climate, energy, food,
financial crises) through the lens of development. It makes the intricacies of globalization
concrete, meaningful, and clear for students and moves them away from simple social
evolutionary views, encouraging them to connect social change, development policies, global
inequalities and social movements.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate the
following learning outcomes:
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Comprehend a complex world in transition and explain how globalization became part
of public discourse.
Identify as a global citizen whose consumption decisions have real social and
ecological implications.
General Education Competencies:
The following General Education Competencies are assessed in this course:
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Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Ethics and Community
General Description of the Subject Matter of Lectures or Discussions by Week:
Week 1 Chapter 1 Development: Theory and Reality
Part 1. The Development Project (Late 1940s to Early 1970s)
Week 2 Chapter 2 Instituting the Development Project
Week 3 Chapter 3 The Development Project: International Framework
Week 4 Chapter 4 Globalizing Developments
Week 5 Exam I Review and Exam
Part 2. The Globalization project (1980s to 2000s)
Week 6 Chapter 5 Instituting the Globalization Project
Week 7 Chapter 6 The Globalization Project in Practice
Week 8 Chapter 7 Global Countermovements
Week 9 Exam II Review and Exam
Week 10 Field Project
Part 3. Millennial Reckonings (2000s to Present)
Week 11 Chapter 8 The Globalization Project in Crisis
Week 12 Chapter 9 The Sustainability Project
Week 13 Chapter 10 Rethinking Development
Week 14 Thanksgiving Week
Week 15 The McDonaldization of Society
Week 16 Review
Final Exam (non-comprehensive)
Important University Dates:
8/24 Classes Begin
9/4 Census Date (11th Class Day)
9/7 Labor Day (University Closed)
10/26 Last Day to Withdraw ‘W’ from Classes
11/23-11/28 Thanksgiving Holiday
12/7 Study Day
12/7-12/12 Final Exams for Fall Term
12/12 End of Fall Term
List of Textbook(s) and Required and Recommended Readings:
Development and Social Change: A Global Perspective, 5/E, Philip McMichael,
978141299207, Sage Publications ©2014
ISBN:
The McDonaldization of Society, 8/E, George Ritzer, ISBN:9781483358949, Sage Publications
© 2015
Technology Requirements:
Computer access with Internet is necessary. If you do not have personal access, you may use
the computer lab on campus.
Additional Materials and Supplies Required:
None required.
Methods of Evaluation:
Exam I 25%, Exam II 25%, Field Project 25%, and Final Exam 25%. There are NO MAKE-UP
EXAMS. The Final Exam grade may be substituted for ONE ONLY missed Exam I or II. It is
recommended that students take their exams on time per the syllabus schedule.
There will be a Field Project assignment where students will go out into the community
to observe and/or participate in a designated activity. This sociological field
observation/participation will be reported in a short paper of 5 to 6 pages and turnedin with the Final Exam. The Field Project is worth a test grade, or 25% of the final
grade. The exact requirements of the Field Project will be discussed in class during the
semester.
The Final Exam is non-comprehensive.
Expected Classroom Etiquette
If you attend this class or a portion of this class on-campus then class etiquette dictates that
you will:
1. Attend class each time the class meets. Attendance is considered mandatory and roll will be
taken. Frequent absences may result in loss of a letter grade from the final grade.
2. Be on time for class and remain for the entire period. This is considered as partial
attendance and may be considered an absence. You are inconsiderate of your classmates if
you arrive late and leave early.
3. Refrain from talking while the professor is lecturing. Idle chattering and giggling are
disruptive to the class and disrespectful to your professor and your classmates.
4. Without prior approval from your professor, do not use cell-phones, computers, or any
other electronic devices in class. Otherwise, you may be asked to leave the classroom.
5. Be attentive and participate in class.
Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty (cheating on an exam or plagiarizing another’s work) will not be
tolerated in this class. Any student suspected of or caught in the act of academic dishonesty
will be immediately reported to the appropriate University authority. Academic dishonesty is
considered extremely serious and may result in suspension and a failing grade.
Policies:
http://www.uttyler.edu/academicaffairs/syllabuspolicies.pdf
Students Rights and Responsibilities
To know and understand the policies that affect your rights and responsibilities as a student at UT Tyler,
please follow this link: http://www.uttyler.edu/wellness/StudentRightsandResponsibilities.html
Grade Replacement/Forgiveness
If you are repeating this course for a grade replacement, you must file an intent to receive grade
forgiveness with the registrar by the 12th day of class. Failure to do so will result in both the original and
repeated grade being used to calculate your overall grade point average. Undergraduates will receive
grade forgiveness (grade replacement) for only three course repeats; graduates, for two course repeats
during his/her career at UT Tyler.
State-Mandated Course Drop Policy
Texas law prohibits a student who began college for the first time in Fall 2007 or thereafter from dropping
more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career. This includes courses dropped at another
2-year or 4-year Texas public college or university. For purposes of this rule, a dropped course is any
course that is dropped after the 12th day of class (See Schedule of Classes for the specific date).
Exceptions to the 6-drop rule may be found in the catalog. Petitions for exemptions must be submitted to
the Registrar's Office and must be accompanied by documentation of the extenuating circumstance.
Please contact the Registrar's Office if you have any questions.
Disability Services
In accordance with federal law, a student requesting accommodation must provide documentation of
his/her disability to the Disability Support Services counselor. If you have a disability, including a learning
disability, for which you request an accommodation, please contact Ida MacDonald in the Disability
Support Services office in UC 282, or call (903) 566-7079.
Student Absence due to Religious Observance
Students who anticipate being absent from class due to a religious observance are requested to inform
the instructor of such absences by the second class meeting of the semester.
Student Absence for University-Sponsored Events and Activities
If you intend to be absent for a university-sponsored event or activity, you (or the event sponsor) must
notify the instructor at least two weeks prior to the date of the planned absence. At that time the
instructor will set a date and time when make-up assignments will be completed.
Social Security and FERPA Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Tyler to protect the confidential nature of social security
numbers. The University has changed its computer programming so that all students have an
identification number. The electronic transmission of grades (e.g., via e-mail) risks violation of the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act; grades will not be transmitted electronically.
Emergency Exits and Evacuation:
Everyone is required to exit the building when a fire alarm goes off. Follow your instructor’s directions
regarding the appropriate exit. If you require assistance during an evacuation, inform your instructor in
the first week of class. Do Not re-enter the building unless given permission by University Police, Fire
department, or Fire Prevention Service.