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COURSE SYLLABUS

1. TITLE OF COURSE: Introduction to Sociology II
  PREFIX/NUMBER: SOC 102 CREDIT HOURS: 3
2. PREREQUISITE: REA 099 or permission of the instructor.
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RESOURCES NEEDED:

 
 

TEXT:

Kornblum, Sociology in a Changing World, 7th Edition:  Harcourt and Brace

 

SUPPLIES:

 

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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COURSE GOAL:

Examines social institutions and organizations from the macro perspective.  Emphasizes issues of social change, demography, social movements, and conflicts and trends within education, religion, family, political, and economic structures.

6. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
  By the end of the course, students will
  (A) Collective Behavior
    a. Discuss the meanings of disorder.
    b. Describe the nature of collective behavior.
    c.  Examine the dimensions of social movements.
    d.  Describe social movement theory.
    e.  Present a continuum of collective behavior.
    f.  Compare the theories of revolution.
    g.  Contrast protest cycles, action frames, and charisms.
    h. Define mass publics.
    i.  Identify public opinion.
  (B) Population, Urbanization and Community
    a.  Discuss the population explosion.
    b. Describe the growth of cities.
    c. Identify urban expansion.
    d. Describe metropolitan areas.
    e. Discuss urban communities.
    f. Explain cities and social changes.
  (C) Global Social Change
    a. Describe the nature of social change.
    b. Discuss the effect of war and conquest on social change.
    c. Describe the effect of modernization.
    d. Present the effect of gender roles on the family.
    e. Discuss race relations in a post-industrial society.
    f. Identify environmental politics and policies.
  (D) The Family
    a. Describe the family as an institution.
    b. Define and contrast the family and variations in family structure.
    c. Discuss parenting, step-parenting, and social change.
    d. Discuss the dynamics of mate selection and marriage.
    e. Compare and contrast perspectives on the family.
  (E) Religion
    a. Describe and define religion in society.
    b. Explore the varieties of religious belief.
    c. Explain religion and social change.
    d. Describe the structure and change in modern religions.
    e. Contrast the trends in religion in the United States.
  (F) Education and Communications Media
    a. Describe the elements of education for a changing world.
    b. Compare the attainment, achievement, and equality in education.
    c. Describe the structure of educational institutions.
    d. Describe the communications media.
  (G) Economic Institutions
    a. Define the relationship between sociology and economics.
    b. Describe markets and the division of labor.
    c. Characterize economics and the state.
    d. Contrast workers, managers, and corporations.
  (H) Politics and Political Institutions
    a. Describe the nature of politics and political institutions.
    b. Define the political ecology of states and territories.
    c. Describe political institutions in modern societies.
    d. Compare perspectives on political institutions.
    e. Describe military institutions.
  (I) Science, Technology, and Medicine
    a. Describe the nature of science and technology.
    b. Identify scientific institutions.
    c. Discuss technology in modern societies.
    d. Describe medical technology.
    e. Explore the impact of technology.
7. EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
    Attendance 10%
    Assignments + Quizzes 10%
    Tests (minimum of 4) 80%
    Grading Scale
Raw Score Range 		Letter Grade
    90 to 100 A
    80 to 89 B
    70 to 79 C
    60 to 69 D
    0 to 59 F

Special Remarks:

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Attendance:  College policy states that students may be dropped from enrollment when absent 20% of the scheduled class meetings.  If enrolled from the beginning of the term, 9 hours will usually constitute 20% of a three-credit semester course which meets three hours per week.  Reinstatement procedures are described in the PCC catalog.

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Tardy and Early Exit Policy:  A student who is late three times (enters classroom after the instructor has taken roll) will be charged with one full absence unless the student can provide valid reasons for one or more of these tardies.  A student who has three early exists (leaves the classroom before class is over) will be charged with one full absence unless the student has made prior arrangements for one or more of these early exits.

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Assignments/Missed Exams:  It is the student's responsibility, whether present or absent, to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments.  If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests may be allowed.  A 10 percent deduction will be assessed for late test taking.  Late homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist.  Makeup of quizzes is to be at the instructor's discretion.

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 Policy Regarding Late Assignments:
  • All tests will be administered on the scheduled dates.
  • If you are unable to attend class on the scheduled test day, prior notification is essential.
  • Excused absences are verifiable illnesses and emergency situations.  If the absence is excused, a makeup test will be scheduled without any point reduction.
  • Makeup tests will not be allowed one week after the original test date.
  • Unexcused absences on the scheduled test date will result in a failing grade for that test.
  • All assignments are due on the day noted on the class schedule.  If the assignment is not received, there will be a 10% point deduction for the first day and 1 % deduction for each additional day that the assignment is late.
  • Late assignments will not be accepted one week after their due date unless there is a prior agreement with the course instructor.
8. COURSE OUTLINE
9. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
  To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
10. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
  The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
11. ADA NOTICE:
  Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.