Syllabus
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Instructor: Mr. Emerick, Ph.D.
Office Hrs: See Professor
Phone: (818) 833-7674
Instructor's Email Address: temerick@bcconline.com
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I. THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS- WHY ARE WE SO COMPLICATED?
A. SOURCES
CLASS TEXT: Sociology: A Brief Introduction, by Richard T. Schaefer
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Email Updates
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II. COURSE DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this course are two fold. The first is that the student will acquire an understandings of the many different social interactions that are supported by scientific methods of inquiry and theory as presented in the text. The second objective is that the students will learn to apply sociological theories and concepts in his/her everyday life and to use this knowledge for further study in sociology and/or the social sciences.
III. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of this course are two fold. The first is that the student will acquire an understandings of the many different social interactions and social problems that are supported by scientific methods of inquiry and theory as presented in the text. The second objective is that the students will learn to apply sociological theories and concepts in his/her everyday life and to use this knowledge for further study in sociology and/or the social sciences.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Define Learning Outcomes of this Course:
Upon successful completion of this course, a student should be ale to:
1. Understand the social world. 2. Draw conclusions about aspects of the social world. 3. Describe, analyze, and contrast the basic value positions or perspectives which generate and shape goals. 4. Observe, analyze and understand the basic processing of social life which includes developing critical understanding of social research methods. 5. Comprehend the patterns and direction of social change. 6. Understand the sociological perspective. 7. Explain and contrast the three perspectives in sociology: Functionalism, Interaction and Conflict. 8. Critically evaluate social science research data. 9. Explain and appropriately apply basic sociological concepts in contemporary society.
1. Understand the social world.
2. Draw conclusions about aspects of the social world.
3. Describe, analyze, and contrast the basic value positions or perspectives which generate and shape goals.
4. Observe, analyze and understand the basic processing of social life which includes developing critical understanding of social research methods.
5. Comprehend the patterns and direction of social change.
6. Understand the sociological perspective.
7. Explain and contrast the three perspectives in sociology: Functionalism, Interaction and Conflict.
8. Critically evaluate social science research data.
9. Explain and appropriately apply basic sociological concepts in contemporary society.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. The student will be required to read all of the assigned readings within the time allocated for each discussion unit. This will allow the student to acquire the maximum benefit from class discussion as well as enable him/her to contribute knowledgeably to class discussions. 2.The ability to structure your own time to complete the reading assignments. 3. There will be on-going class discussions in which the student will apply critical thinking to the different topics studied.
1. The student will be required to read all of the assigned readings within the time allocated for each discussion unit. This will allow the student to acquire the maximum benefit from class discussion as well as enable him/her to contribute knowledgeably to class discussions.
2.The ability to structure your own time to complete the reading assignments.
3. There will be on-going class discussions in which the student will apply critical thinking to the different topics studied.
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III. EXAMINATIONS:
There will be four essay questions that the student will be expected to complete. These essay questions will cover the material as presented in class discussions as well as in the readings assigned. Each essay will be from 5 to 6 pages in length.
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IV. GRADES
The total or final grades will be based on the following criteria. 70% of the students’ grade will be based on the four essays. Another 10% will be based on various extras class discussions assignments given to the students by the instructor. And finally 20% of students’ grade will be based on daily participation and presentations in the class discussions.
Late work will not receive full credit. Work turned in late can not receive any grade higher than a C. There will be no make up assignments or extra credit assignments.
Plagiarism will not be tolerated. any student that plagiarizes will automatically receive an F for the assignment. If it occurs a second time the student will receive an F for the course and the student will be referred to the academic deans office for disciplinary action.
In the space below type, I understand and agree to abide by the grading scale listed above, the late work, and the plagiarism policy.
V. ON-LINE INSTRUCTIONS:
It is your responsibility to email the instructor if you have any problems or if you do not understand the syllabus.
Instructor:
Send all email with the subject "Sociology One", Unit Number, and the Lesson Number or the word: problem, question, comment and your full name. It will be necessary for the student explain the problem, etc. If you do not get a response in 48 hours please call the number listed on the syllabus and leave your phone number.
Also the first posting at the top of the discussion page within the lesson is the instructor’s message board to you. Be sure to check this each week so that you don’t miss messages and clarifications.
LIST OF UNIT ASSIGNMENTS
Unit 1 Approximately 3 weeks. The Sociological perspective in everyday life.
Assignment: Read the Preface, and Chapters 1,2,3,and participation in all class discussions. The class will discuss: What is Sociology? Sociology as a Human activity. The Sociological Perspective in Everyday life. Sociology as a Science. Concepts and Theories in Sociology. The Methods of Sociological Inquiry.
Assignment: Read the Preface, and Chapters 1,2,3,and participation in all class discussions.
The class will discuss: What is Sociology? Sociology as a Human activity. The Sociological Perspective in Everyday life. Sociology as a Science. Concepts and Theories in Sociology. The Methods of Sociological Inquiry.
Unit 2 Approximately 2 weeks. Culture and Society
Assignment: Read chapters 5,10,11,12, and participation in all class discussions. The class will discuss: Social Institutions, Technology and Change, Culture and Society, Norms and roles, Social Differentiation and Social Groups.
Assignment: Read chapters 5,10,11,12, and participation in all class discussions.
The class will discuss: Social Institutions, Technology and Change, Culture and Society, Norms and roles, Social Differentiation and Social Groups.
Unit 3 Approximately 2 weeks. Culture and Society.
Assignment: Read chapters 4,6,7,13, ,, and participation in all class discussions. The class will discuss: The class will discuss: Socialization, Learning, Agents of Socialization, Resocialization, The Development of Self, Social Control and Deviance, Social Stratification, Status, Class and Power.
Assignment: Read chapters 4,6,7,13, ,, and participation in all class discussions.
The class will discuss: The class will discuss: Socialization, Learning, Agents of Socialization, Resocialization, The Development of Self, Social Control and Deviance, Social Stratification, Status, Class and Power.
Unit 4 Approximately 2 weeks. Sources of Social Change in a Changing World.
The class will discuss: Human Populations and Demography, Urbanization, Social Change, Sources of Social Change, Social Movements and the Relationship between Social Movements and Social Change. Causes of Violence and Approaches to Reducing Violence.
Syllabus Disclaimer
This schedule is tentative and is subject to modification. A syllabus is not a contract between instructor and students, but rather a guide to course procedures on attendance, requirements, grading, objectives, class topics and reading schedules. The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus when circumstances dictate or unusual opportunities for students learning arises. Students will be notified.
In the space below type, I understand that a syllabus is not a contract between instructor and students, but rather a guide to course procedures on attendance, requirements, grading, objectives and class topics and reading schedules. The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus when circumstances dictate for students learning arises. Students will be notified.
ON-LINE INSTRUCTIONS:
YOU MUST FILL OUT THIS SYLLABUS IF YOU INTEND TO TAKE THE COURSE!
It is your responsibility to make sure the instructor has the all the contact information stated at the top of this syllabus by the start of classes!! It is your responsibility to email the instructor if you have any problems or do not understand this syllabus. It is your responsibility to confirm your enrollment either via the Internet at https://bcregweb.barstow.edu/ or by calling (760)252-2411 x7236 if you are having problems accessing the course material. After you have confirmed your enrollment go to http://www.bcconline.com/orient/ and read the password link. Following this procedure will ensure you are helped in the fastest manner possible. By enrolling for this class, the assumption is that you possess the necessary skills to read at the college level, to enter and perform research on the internet, to email using proper email etiquette and to post to the discussions. When emailing your instructor: temerick@bcconline.com include your full name. Send all email with the name of the course in the subject line and Lesson No. or the words: problem, question or comment. Many times I receive email with no name in the body of the email. Sign all email with your name as registered at school, or else you will not receive a reply and your assignment will not be graded. You must explain the problem in the subject line, i.e., SOCI 1, Research 1 -- no research available. Email without an appropriate subject line will be deleted and will not be read. With the current high incidence of viruses and unsolicited email I automatically delete all email without appropriate subject lines.' Remember I do not answer email on the weekends, so 48 hours response time do not include Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. If an email stating problem, help, or question in the subject line is sent on Monday through Thursday you can expect a response within 24-48 hours. If an email stating problem, help, or question in the subject line is sent on the weekends there will be a longer turn around time, but the email will be answered by Tuesday of the following week. Email assignments will have a one week turnaround time, and you should not expect an answer to a successfully submitted and completed assignment before the end of the one week turnaround time period. Receiving graded assignments or answers to your questions before the above stated timelines have passed does not guarantee that you will receive replies that quickly in the future. Online classes are NOT conducted via instantaneous transmission. Just as I am giving you a NINE day period to complete your work, I am to be given SEVEN days to reply to your assignments. In addition, the above stated timelines apply to ALL students and ALL responses to your questions and concerns. I appreciate your understanding of the above stated timelines and will respond to ALL questions and concerns about this class within the timeframes stated above. A posting place at the top of the discussion page indicates the instructor’s message board to you. Be sure to check this each week so that you don’t miss messages and clarifications; remember that sometimes no instructor posting will have been made. Students are not to post in the instructor's posting area. Should you have a concern with your class please email me your question. It is not appropriate for students to post their concerns in the instructor's posting area. Students who post in the instructor's posting area will receive a warning and their posting will be deleted unanswered. Students who ignore the warning and post again to the instructor's posting area will be dropped from the class. At the conclusion of the class students may find out their grades by calling (760) 252-6868 (local or out of state) and (877) 336-6868 (toll free within California). You may also find out your grade by going on the Internet at https://bcregweb.barstow.edu/. I do not email or post student grades and will not respond to inquiries about grades at the conclusion of the course.
It is your responsibility to make sure the instructor has the all the contact information stated at the top of this syllabus by the start of classes!! It is your responsibility to email the instructor if you have any problems or do not understand this syllabus.
It is your responsibility to confirm your enrollment either via the Internet at https://bcregweb.barstow.edu/ or by calling (760)252-2411 x7236 if you are having problems accessing the course material. After you have confirmed your enrollment go to http://www.bcconline.com/orient/ and read the password link. Following this procedure will ensure you are helped in the fastest manner possible.
By enrolling for this class, the assumption is that you possess the necessary skills to read at the college level, to enter and perform research on the internet, to email using proper email etiquette and to post to the discussions.
When emailing your instructor: temerick@bcconline.com include your full name. Send all email with the name of the course in the subject line and Lesson No. or the words: problem, question or comment. Many times I receive email with no name in the body of the email. Sign all email with your name as registered at school, or else you will not receive a reply and your assignment will not be graded.
You must explain the problem in the subject line, i.e., SOCI 1, Research 1 -- no research available. Email without an appropriate subject line will be deleted and will not be read. With the current high incidence of viruses and unsolicited email I automatically delete all email without appropriate subject lines.'
Remember I do not answer email on the weekends, so 48 hours response time do not include Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. If an email stating problem, help, or question in the subject line is sent on Monday through Thursday you can expect a response within 24-48 hours. If an email stating problem, help, or question in the subject line is sent on the weekends there will be a longer turn around time, but the email will be answered by Tuesday of the following week.
Email assignments will have a one week turnaround time, and you should not expect an answer to a successfully submitted and completed assignment before the end of the one week turnaround time period. Receiving graded assignments or answers to your questions before the above stated timelines have passed does not guarantee that you will receive replies that quickly in the future.
Online classes are NOT conducted via instantaneous transmission. Just as I am giving you a NINE day period to complete your work, I am to be given SEVEN days to reply to your assignments. In addition, the above stated timelines apply to ALL students and ALL responses to your questions and concerns.
I appreciate your understanding of the above stated timelines and will respond to ALL questions and concerns about this class within the timeframes stated above.
A posting place at the top of the discussion page indicates the instructor’s message board to you. Be sure to check this each week so that you don’t miss messages and clarifications; remember that sometimes no instructor posting will have been made. Students are not to post in the instructor's posting area. Should you have a concern with your class please email me your question. It is not appropriate for students to post their concerns in the instructor's posting area. Students who post in the instructor's posting area will receive a warning and their posting will be deleted unanswered. Students who ignore the warning and post again to the instructor's posting area will be dropped from the class.
At the conclusion of the class students may find out their grades by calling (760) 252-6868 (local or out of state) and (877) 336-6868 (toll free within California). You may also find out your grade by going on the Internet at https://bcregweb.barstow.edu/. I do not email or post student grades and will not respond to inquiries about grades at the conclusion of the course.
In the box below type, I understand and agree to abide by the online instructions written above.
Disability Statement:
If you have a disability which may impact your success in this course, you may contact the Disability Student Programs and Services (DSPS) office to arrange any reasonable accommodations and supports to which you are entitled. It is the responsibility of the student to initiate these procedures. The DSPS department can be contacted by calling 760-252-2411 x7224 or 760-252-6759 TTY/TDD or emailing dsps@bcconline.com.
In the box below type: I understand that if I have or suspect I have a disability I can contact the DSPS program at the number or email address listed above and request reasonable accommodations. Further I realize it is my responsibility to contact the DSPS department.
