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Frederick Community College SO101-NET Introduction to
Sociology Summer
2011– 8 Week Session |
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Please
remember you must use your FCC Student Email address for this course. Sign
into your account via the login page: https://myfcc.frederick.edu |
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Instructor
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Name: Tanya Zink |
Office:
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E-mail: TZink@frederick.edu |
Home
Phone Number: 301-358-3913 |
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Office
Hours: By
appointment only. |
Campus
Mail Box #: Located
across from the Financial Aid Office in "A" Building. |
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Course
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Credits: 3 |
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On-campus
Meetings: None |
On-campus
Exams: One |
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Last day for 100% refund: June 9th Last day for 75% refund: June 16th Last Day for 50% refund: June 23rd Last
day to Withdraw: July 13th |
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Course
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With instruction on the INTERNET,
this course provides a general background in Sociology for students in all
programs of study. It introduces contemporary social theory and research in
areas such as culture, social structure, socialization, deviance, groups,
social stratification, social institutions, sexism, racism, the family,
population and the environment. Social processes are examined at various
levels of human relationships both local and global. |
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Core
Learning Outcomes: |
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1.
(Goal I) Demonstrate
college-level communication skills by writing and speaking effective, organized, clear, and
grammatically correct English appropriate for a specific subject, purpose, and
audience in using and explaining basic sociological terminology (1) 2.
(Goal II)
Demonstrate critical thinking skills by researching, analyzing, comparing,
synthesizing, and drawing inferences from readings and other research materials
in order to make valid judgments and rational decisions in applying the
sociological perspective and theoretical paradigms to various social issues
and problems (6)demonstrating a disposition toward critical thinking by
articulating and appreciating an increased awareness of the connection
between our personal identities and the social influences that help formulate
it (7) 3.
(Goal III)
Display general knowledge and historical awareness by demonstrating a general knowledge
of history, culture, society, and of relationships among various disciplines
of study by identifying and explaining the function of major social
institutions, their historical significance, and their impact on society (8) 4.
(Goal VII) Demonstrate
an understanding of and be able to interpret social and educational values by identifying and evaluating moral
issues and conflicts relevant to the study of sociology (22) displaying academic honesty and
adhere to the professional standards in the field (23) 5.
(Goal X) Value
the emergence of a multicultural society by acknowledging a plurality of
cultural and personal values and demonstrating respect for the right of other
o express their viewpoints through explaining and describing how the
environment we occupy, the culture in which we participate, and the ethnic,
racial, gender, age, and class groups to which belong result in different
live experiences and the level of opportunities available (30) |
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Instructional Methods: |
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This section of
Introduction to Sociology is taught online. Selected readings, class
discussion and the presentation of visual materials will facilitate student
learning. Additionally, a variety of weekly on-line research assignments and
30 minute video segments will prompt the student to become a more active
learner. |
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Text(s)
for Course: |
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Progress
Report: |
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By
the end of the 4th week of the semester, you will have an opportunity to
evaluate your progress in this course and decide if you need to make any
adjustments (additional study, tutoring, conference with instructor) to
assure your success in this course. |
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Evaluation
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Tests /
Papers / Projects |
Point
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Final Grade Scale |
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Midterm Exam (1 essay) Research Project 13 chapter-practice quizzes. Not
graded. (5 pts each for completing each
quiz /30 points for completing
all 13) 4 Discussions (Up to 25 pts. each.) Class Participation / Muddiest
Point Post (8 x 12.5 pts each) 4 Multiple Choice Tests (50pts.
each) On-Campus: Final Exam (2 essays) |
200 100 65 (+30) 100 100 200 200 |
A = 900 - 1000 B = 800 – 899 C = 700 - 799 D = 600 - 699 |
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Details on the all course related work are
offered within the Blackboard course. |
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If the graded performance for online assignments
differs significantly from the grade average for proctored assignments, the
instructor reserves the right to administer additional tests. All written assignments must feature one inch
margins with readable font no larger than 12 pt. All assignments are expected
to be free of spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammatical errors.
Ideas should be expressed with clarity and papers should include proper
language usage, sentence structure, and paragraph structure. Students who
have difficulty with written assignments should contact the Writing Center
for assistance. |
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Attendance/Participation
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Weekly
attendance in this class is required. Students
will participate in weekly muddiest points on blackboard. |
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Email
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Academic
Honesty: |
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Work in this course is subject to the
provisions of the FCC Code of Academic Integrity. Plagiarism in any form will
not be tolerated. As a student, it is your job to practice academic honesty
at ALL times. Make sure that all
sources, particularly Internet sources, get proper credit for quotations,
paraphrases, and ideas. More information about this and the Student Conduct
Code are available at http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/studentpolicies.aspx |
Student Services
A variety of services are available to
assist students in succeeding at FCC. Students can learn more about these
services by visiting the Student Services web page:
http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/index.aspx.
Students with disabilities who are in
need of accommodations or who have questions related to disabilities services
should contact the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office at
301-846-2408. Students can learn more about these services by visiting the Services
for Students with Disabilities web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/disability.aspx.
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Topical Outline |
Course Outline
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Topical Outline |
Textbook Reading |
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Theory and Research Methods |
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Culture Who’s Who Introduction Post Discussion #1 Muddiest Point #1 |
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Socialization Theories,
Integration, Individuation |
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Test #1 (Chapter 1,2,3) |
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Roles, Status, Social Construction
of Reality Discussion #2 Muddiest Point #2 |
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Groups and Formal Organizations |
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Muddiest Point #3 |
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Deviance: Theories, Social Control
and Norms |
7 |
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Test #2 (Chapter 4,5 & 7) |
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Midterm Essay Muddiest Point #4 |
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Stratification: Class System and
Poverty |
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Global Inequalities Discussion #3 Muddiest Point #5 |
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Gender Inequalities |
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Racial Inequalities |
11 |
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Research Paper Test #3 (Chapter 8,9,10,11) Muddiest Point #6 |
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Economics: Theories, The Power
Elite |
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Family and Religion Discussion #4 Muddiest Point #7 |
13 |
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Population and Environment |
15 |
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Test #4 (Chapter 12, 13, 15) Final Essays Muddiest Point #8 |
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