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Fall 2010 - SOC 101 - Introduction To Sociology
Fall 2010 - SOC 101 - Introduction To Sociology
Course Instructor: Dr. C. Barry McClinchey Office: Room 2056, PAS E-mail: bmcclinc@watarts.uwaterloo.ca
Required Text:
Ravelli, Bruce and Webber, Michelle, Exploring Sociology, Pearson Canada, Toronto, Ontario 2009. ISBN # 13:978-0-13-239465-9 (Available at the University of Waterloo Bookstore.)
Note: You need to ensure that the access card for Pearsons MY SocLab is included in your purchase. You may also consider purchasing to the electronic copy of the text at a reduced cost. (The My SocLab from Pearson does not have any course graded features or component. It may be a useful course resource for your study purposes.)
Course Description:
An introduction to the basic concepts and frames of reference of sociological investigation and interpretation. Topics will include the basics of sociological theory, culture, socialization, groups and organizations, crime and deviance, social stratification and class, global stratification, race and ethnic relations, sex and gender, power politics and government and religion. Throughout the course the topics for discussion will be examined within the framework of relevant sociological theory. By the end of the course, you will be able to:
1. Identify the purpose of Sociology and the types of questions and research strategies used to understand and explain issues, organizations and institutions in society. 2. Differentiate between macro and micro analyses of society. 3. Describe the historical development of sociology, its major founders (Marx, Durkheim, Weber etc.) and their main ideas and contributions. 4. Apply and formulate explanations of social issues and institutions utilizing the major sociological perspectives. 5. Recognize and apply the specific sociological terms, definitions and concepts.
Course learning outcomes, assignments, tests and exam: Online Graded Test #1: (Refer to Online Course Schedule) Online Graded Test #2: (Refer to Online Course Schedule) Online Graded Test #3: (Refer to Online Course Schedule) Course Assignments (2) (Refer to Online Course Schedule) Online Group Discussion: (Refer to Online Course Schedule) Final Examination: (Refer to Online Course Schedule)
30% (Total course mark value for all three graded tests.) 20% 15% 35%
It is expected that all students will complete the required readings. Students are responsible for attending all scheduled classes and recording notes that reflect class discussions and lecture topics. Review tests, the course project assignments and the final exam will be set on the assumption that the required chapters from the assigned course textbook have been read. All topics discussed in class and presentations by guest speakers may be the subject of assignment, test or examination question items. Sociology 101 (Section 001) is a blended course that combines on campus class lectures and a Final Examination with required online graded components that are found on the University of Waterloo ACE course website. In order to facilitate success in the course, each student will need to logon to ACE with a user name and password and complete the required online components by the stated completion date and time. Each student will be assigned to a team section of the course and a discussion group and will have a course teaching assistant assigned. The teaching assistant will be your contact throughout the course. You will have access to your team and the teaching assistant assigned to your team.
Sociology 101
Course Learning Outcomes
Course
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures Readings (Text) Group Discussions Online Polls Assignment Graded Tests Chapter Review Questions Final Examination
Planning
Formative and Summative Evaluation Online Discussion Group (F, S) Online Graded Tests (S) Online Assignment ( F, S ) Final Examination (S)
1. Identify the purpose of Sociology and the types of questions and research strategies used to understand and explain issues, organizations and institutions in society.
Lectures Readings (Text) Group Discussions Graded Tests Chapter Review Questions Assignment Final Examination Lectures Readings (Text) Group Discussions Graded Tests Chapter Review Questions Assignment Final Examination Lectures Readings (Text) Group Discussions Assignment Online Polls Graded Tests Chapter Review Questions Final Examination Lectures Readings (Text) Group Discussions Assignment Graded Tests Chapter Review Questions Assignment Graded Tests
Chapter Review Questions (F) Online Polls (F) Study Guide (F)
3. Describe the historical development of sociology, its major founders (Marx, Durkheim, Weber etc.) and their main ideas and contributions.
4. Apply and formulate explanations of social issues and institutions utilizing the major sociological perspectives.
5. Recognize and apply the specific sociological terms, definitions and concepts.
Online Group Discussion: 15% of overall course grade Each student will be assigned to an online discussion group of 10 to 17 students. You will be expected to logon to participate in a discussion response to a posted question once during the course. It is very important to ensure that you begin your group discussions on the posted dates. Your grade for the discussion group will be assigned according to the description in the rubric found on the course website.
Note for students with disabilities: The Office for Persons with Disabilities (OPD), located in Needles Hall, Room 1132, collaborates with all academic departments to arrange appropriate accommodations for students
with disabilities without compromising the academic integrity of the curriculum. If you require academic accommodations to lessen the impact of your disability, please register with the OPD at the beginning of each academic term.
7. Each student will be assigned to a specific section of the course with an assigned teaching assistant. The teaching assistant will be your contact person for the course and will monitor and evaluate the graded online discussions which are part of the course requirements. Each student will be able to access your specific course section by logging-on to the course ACE website with your University of Waterloo username and ID. All correspondence and questions related to the course will be accessed from your section website. The teaching assistant assigned to your course section will be your contact person. 8. Course requirements that are missed will not be re-set. You will not be able to complete the course component. Any missed course components that are caused by technical conditions beyond a students control will be resolved on an individual basis.
Outline of Session Topics and Readings See the online course schedule for test, assignment and discussion group due dates and deadlines. Session 1: Wednesday September 15, 2010.
What is Sociology? Introduction to Sociological Perspectives Classical Sociological Theories The Sociological Imagination Required Reading: Ravelli, Bruce and Webber, Michelle, Exploring Sociology, Pearson Canada, Toronto,
Required Reading: Ravelli, Bruce and Webber, Michelle, Exploring Sociology, Pearson Canada, Toronto,
Final Exam: Please refer to the course website for Final Examination Details.