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Sociology 101: Introduction to Sociology

Institution: Chandler-Gilbert Community College


Term: Fall 2015
Course Number: 29632
Instructor: Sarah Schlabach
Instructor Email: sarah.schlabach@gatewaycc.edu
Room: Pecos Library 103, MW 11:30-12:45
The sociological imagination (or perspective) enables us to grasp the
connection between history and biography Quote from C. Wright Mills
(1959)
Welcome to Sociology 101! Sociology is the study of human societies

human groups, the social institutions they create, the interactions that
occur among their members, and how these dynamics vary across time
and place. Sociologists study a remarkable range of topics from
popular culture to systemic inequalities, from one-on-one
conversations to globalization. This class will serve as a brief
introduction to this rich and exciting discipline.
We will practice how to think like sociologists, by making the familiar
strange, and by questioning what we assume we know about the world
around us. You will be exposed to major subfields within sociology and
numerous examples of recent research.
Course Materials
Visit the Bookstore to purchase this text:
Sociology: The Essentials
8th edition
ISBN: 9781305289086
Author: Andersen

Official Course Competencies


1. Define sociology and explain how it differs from other social
sciences.
2. Explain the sociological imagination and how it operates in everyday
life.
3. Describe the basic theoretical perspectives sociologists use to
analyze social phenomena.
4. Name and briefly describe the importance of selected major
theorists to the field of sociology.
5. List and explain the stages in a basic research design.
6. Describe and differentiate between qualitative and quantitative
research methods.
7. Define the basic sociological concepts: culture, society, socialization,
social structure, groups, and institutions.
8. Describe values and norms, including mores, folkways, and laws.
9. Describe societal and structural factors that can influence individual
behavior.
10. Describe sociological/psychological theories as they relate to the
development of the self.
11. Describe the influence of selected institutions on society and the
individual.
12. Describe the effect of race/ethnicity, sex/gender, and age on social
inequality.
13. Explain major sociological perspectives on social class.
14. Explain how conflict, functionalist, and symbolic interactionist
theoretical perspectives view deviance and conformity.
15. Describe and explain social change, including the influence of
collective behavior, social movements, and demographic factors.
Course Organization
Service Learning project: You will have one required service learning project
for this class. This project will require out of class participation and a final
presentation. The whole project is worth 20 points.
Group/Class participation: Class attendance and participation is mandatory. I
will structure a variety of activities for each class and students should come
ready to engage in the material. Participation will compose 10 points of your
final grade.
Discussion Paper: There will be four discussion papers assigned over the
course of the semester. The discussion papers should be one page or less
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and should completely address the prompt. The discussion papers are worth
40 points.
Exam: There is a final exam. The Final Exam will be given on the last day of
class. There is no midterm exam in this course. The Final Exam must be
completed to earn a passing grade. The Final Exam is worth 30 points.

Grading Procedure
There are 100 possible points for this course.
Service Learning Project = 20 points
Group/class Participation = 10 points
Discussion Papers = 40 points
Final Exam = 30 points
Total Points Possible = 100 points*
*With the possibility for 5 points of extra credit described in class during the
semester
Grading Scale
Letter grade (A, B, C, D, F) - All assignments and the Final Exam must be
completed in order to earn a letter grade (A, B, C, D, or F). Students who
pass the midpoint of the class and do not complete the course will receive a
failing grade. Students who are inactive in the course for any two
consecutive weeks after the course midpoint will receive a failing grade.
90-100 points
=
A (90% - 100%)
80-89 points
=
B (80% - 89%)
70-79 points
=
C (70% - 79%)
60-69 points
=
D (60% - 69%)
0-59 points
=
F (0% - 59%)
Note: The grading procedure for this course is based on the total number of
points possible. The grading scale is administered equally to all students in
the course. Do not expect to receive a grade higher than that earned by your
total points.
Late Assignments
Late assignments will not be accepted without a doctors note and advanced
notification to the professor.
Exam
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There is a final exam required for this course. There is no midterm exam. The
final exam will be a combination of multiple choice, short answer and essay
questions.
Service Learning
You will have one Service Learning project. This project will be worked on
during class time and outside of class. This project is required and will be
graded both by participation and the final in-class presentation.

Discussion Papers
There will be a total of four discussion papers with the following topics:
Discussion Papers: Due Dates and
Topics
1 9/16 What is Sociology?
2 11/4 Why is Race Important?
3 11/1 Sex vs Gender?
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4 12/2 What have you learned?
Final Grade Options
Letter grade (A, B, C, D, F) - All assignments and the Final Exam must be
completed to earn a letter grade (A, B, C, D, F). Students who pass the
midpoint of the class and do not complete the course will receive a failing
grade. Students who are inactive in the course for any two consecutive
weeks after the course midpoint will receive a failing grade. Students may
request an extension because of illness or other extenuating circumstances.
Requests must be made prior to the end date of the course. Approval is at
the discretion of the instructor and is largely based on your efforts up to the
point of the request. Withdrawal - The district policy for student withdrawal
requests received after the midpoint of the course applies to fixed-start and
non-online classes. In extreme circumstances, students do have the option of
requesting a complete withdrawal from the college by providing Student
Enrollment Services with appropriate documentation.
Credit/No Credit Option (P/Z) - not available
Course Requirements
Date

Readings*

Topic/Project
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Week 1:
8/24-8/26

Chapter 1

The Sociological Perspective and Social


Theory
Getting to know you exercise

Week 2:
8/31-9/2

Chapter 2

Culture and Media

Week 3:
9/9
(no class
Monday)
Week 4:
9/14-9/16

Chapter 3

What are we learning from the media?


Doing Sociological Research

Week 5:
9/21-9/23

Chapter 5

Switched at birth?
Social Structure and Social Interaction

Week 6:
9/28-9/30

Chapter 6

Learn about theorists


Groups and Organization

Week 7:
10/5-10/7

Chapter 7

Service learning preparation


Deviance and Crime

Week 8:
10/12-10/14

Chapter 8
10/16 & 10/17Into the Streets
Chapter 9

Week 9:
10/19-10/21

How to read an academic article


Chapter 4
DP 1 Due

Socialization and The Life Course

Movie
Social Class and Social Stratification
American Dream class presentation
Global Stratification
Pinterest Project, Food Scarcity
Race and Ethnicity

Week 10:
10/26- 10/28

Chapter 10

Week 11:
11/2-11/4

Chapter 11
DP2

Week 12:
11/9-11/11

Chapter 12

Week 13:
11/16- 11/18

Chapter 13
DP3

Families and Religion

Week 14:
11/23-11/25

Chapter 14

Education and Health Care

Week 15:
11/30-12/2

Chapter 15
DP4

Economy and Politics

Week 16:
12/7- 12/9

Chapter 16

Environment, Population and Social Change

Week 17:
12/14- 12/16

Study all
Chapters

Race Card Project


Gender
Movie
Sexuality
Discussion on Sex Trafficking
Service learning project preparation
Movie
Service learning project presentation
Service learning presentation
Final Exam Review
Final Exam

*Readings should be completed by Monday of every week


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of important academic skills through tutoring and preparation, free to students. The
Learning Center is located in the Library, second floor: call (480)732-7231 and visit
www.cgc.edu/lc
Services for Students with Disabilities:
It is the students responsibility to contact the Office of Disability Resources and
Services directly at 480-857-5188, or,
http://www.cgc.maricopa.edu/Students/DisabilityServices/Pages/Home.aspx, or the
office at Pecos Campus in BRD101, if there are any concerns or assistance that will
be required. Documentation and advance notification are required for most
accommodations to be made.

Counseling Services:
Counseling Services at CGC offers free, confidential individual counseling for
academic, career, and personal goals. Connections with community resources and
referrals are also available. Please see http://www.cgc.edu/counselingservices.

Taping:
Students are encouraged to audiotape the instructors lecture portion of class, if
they would like to do so. Please inform the instructor if you plan to do so.
Early Alert:
Students who have difficulty with ongoing work and assignments may be referred to
the campus Early Alert program. Early Alert pairs students with mentors and
advisors in order to give students the help and support they need. Based on
conversations with you the student, your instructor and your Early Alert mentor,
approaches such as tutoring, time management skills, study skills, and other types
of assistance are implemented as needed to provide needed resources for student
success.
Veterans Services:
Chandler-Gilbert values the opportunity to educate our veterans and offers on
campus veteran services. Contact Info: The Student Support and Transition Services
office is located Bradshaw: (480)857-5188 and www.cgc.edu/studentservices.

Student Email:
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enrollment, financial aid, tuition, and other important student information. Activate

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Liberal Arts Courses:


Students in Liberal Arts courses develop a dialectical approach to thinking through a
variety of learning strategies including discussion. In order to have meaningful
discussions, students are expected to listen and communicate respectfully. They
are encouraged to consider a broad spectrum of viewpoints, and to support their
own ideas with appropriate evidence and relevant logical reasoning. Liberal Arts
courses support the ability to learn from reading independently and writing to learn,
communicate and organize thoughts.

Academic Misconduct:
Academic Misconduct associated with the classroom and other course related
activities includes, but is not limited to, cheating and plagiarism. Students are
expected to make an honest and serious effort to learn and meet the expectations
of the course. The work you submit for evaluation will represent your own efforts
and abilities. Refer to the Student Handbook, Academic Misconduct/Sanctions.

Plagiarism:
Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the use of paraphrase or direct quotation
of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear
acknowledgment. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by
another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic
materials. Information gathered from the internet and not properly identified is also
considered plagiarism. Refer to the Student Handbook, Academic
Misconduct/Sanctions.

Classroom Disruption:
Students are expected to show respect for learning in the classroom. It is the
instructors responsibility to maintain the educational process for all enrolled
students. Behavior which disrupts the learning environment and/or hampers the
ability of other students to learn, and of instructors to teach, will not be tolerated.
Students who disrupt the educational process may be removed from class.
Disruptive behavior includes leaving and entering the classroom during class
sessions (unless in an emergency), and talking with classmates about topics
unrelated to those being discussed in class. Refer to the Student Handbook for
policies regarding Disciplinary Standards.

Cell Phones:
In order to maintain an appropriate educational climate in the classroom, students
must turn cell phones off or to vibrate mode and to ignore any phone calls during
class time. In the case of family situations or emergencies, students need to notify
the instructor prior to class and place the cell phone in full view in front of them so
that all in the class are aware that this is an emergency situation.

NO TEXTING.
No earbuds: Do not use ipods, mp3 or similar devices during class.

**This syllabus may be amended at the discretion of the instructor and students will
be notified about such amendments
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