COURSE OUTLINE Academic Year 2007-2008 WELCOME TO SOCIOLOGY 1! I am Prof. Nanette Espina Calaor.

This outline is designed to guide us throughout the semester. BASIC INFORMATION Course Number : SOCIOLOGY 1 Course Title : Sociology with Family Planning Course Description: Focuses on mans society, social groups, processes and social interactions. Also emphasizes the value of family and family planning. Its 5 interrelated parts: (1) Basic Sociological Theories and Methods (ex: Sociology, Sociologists, Research Works); (2) Sociological Concepts (ex: Culture, Values, Socialization, Deviance & Collective Behavior); (3) Basic Social Institutions (ex: the Family, Education, Religion, Government, Economy); (4) Communities (ex: Urban and Rural); and (5) Social Change and Social Policy (ex: on Development, Women and Children, Population). Course Credit Prerequisite : 3 units : None

COURSE OBJECTIVES At the end of the course, the student should be able to: 1. DEVELOP a scientific and critical framework in understanding society; 2. COMPREHEND social involvement in groups and institutions; 3. SHARPEN observational and analytical skills; 4. RESPECT cultural diversity and social change; 5. CONDUCT empirical study on mans society and culture. COURSE SCHEDULE (Estimated Periods) Nov. 5-9: FIRST WEEK: Preliminary Matters (Introduction of selves, grouping, seat plan) and Overview of the Course (Introductory discussion on the subject, rules, grading, requirements). Nov. 12-16: SECOND WEEK: The Study of Sociology: Theories and Theorists Panopio, I. & A. Raymundo (2004). Sociology: Focus on the Philippines (Chapter 1)1 Nov. 19-23: THIRD WEEK: The Logic and Method of Sociological Inquiry and Research Panopio, I. & A. Raymundo (2004). Sociology: Focus on the Philippines (Chapter 2) Nov. 26-30: FOURTH WEEK: Culture: Its Unity and Diversity Panopio, I. & A. Raymundo (2004). Sociology: Focus on the Philippines (Chapter 3) Dec. 3-7: FIFTH WEEK: Philippine Values Panopio, I. & A. Raymundo (2004). Sociology: Focus on the Philippines (Chapter 4) Dec. 10-14: SIXTH WEEK: Race and Ethnicity Panopio, I. & A. Raymundo (2004). Sociology: Focus on the Philippines (Chapter 21) Jan. 7-11: SEVENTH WEEK: Communities Panopio, I. & A. Raymundo (2004). Sociology: Focus on the Philippines (Chapters 15-16) Jan. 14-18: EIGHTH WEEK: Personality, and the Process of Socialization Panopio, I. & A. Raymundo (2004). Sociology: Focus on the Philippines (Chapter 5) Jan. 21-25: NINTH WEEK: MIDTERM EXAM
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This will serve as one of the references. Students are certainly encouraged to also refer to other academic materials such as journals, theses, university websites, online sociology archives, encyclopedia, CDs and other books.

Jan. 28-Feb. 1: TENTH WEEK: Deviant Behavior and Collective Behavior Panopio, I. & A. Raymundo (2004). Sociology: Focus on the Philippines (Chapters 6 & 9) Feb. 4-8: ELEVENTH WEEK: Social Groups, Organizations, Interactions and Relationships Panopio, I. & A. Raymundo (2004). Sociology: Focus on the Philippines (Chapter 7 & 8) Feb. 11-15: TWELFTH WEEK: The Family Panopio, I. & A. Raymundo (2004). Sociology: Focus on the Philippines (Chapter 10) Feb. 18-22: THIRTEENTH WEEK: Social Stratification and Social Institutions of Economy and Religion Panopio, I. & A. Raymundo (2004). Sociology: Focus on the Philippines (Chapters 11-12 & 19) Feb. 25-29: FOURTEENTH WEEK: Government, Law and the Sociology of Education Panopio, I. & A. Raymundo (2004). Sociology: Focus on the Philippines (Chapter 13-14) Mar. 3-7: FIFTEENTH WEEK: Family Planning Various reading materials will be assigned Mar. 10-14: SIXTEENTH WEEK: Population and Development Panopio, I. & A. Raymundo (2004). Sociology: Focus on the Philippines (Chapter 17) Mar. 17-21: SEVENTEENTH WEEK: Social Change, Women and Children Panopio, I. & A. Raymundo (2004). Sociology: Focus on the Philippines (Chapter 18 & 20) Mar. 24-28: EIGHTEENTH WEEK: FINAL EXAMINATION ACADEMIC CONSULTATIONS: CAS Faculty Room, Main 327. Kindly make an appointment by texting your class monitor/s. Fill-up the student consultation form. Do not come during lunch time. USE OF THE AVR FOR GROUP PRESENTATIONS: Make arrangements with the AVR staff at least 2 weeks before your presentation. Fill-up an AVR slip, to be signed by me and your Deans staff. Remind the class to proceed to the venue by writing a note on the board. Inform the Deans office also. ATTENDANCE, ETC.: A student is allowed to commit until 6 absences for a 1.5-hour class (3 absences if 3-hour class). Going beyond the allowed number may mean being DROPPED. An absence may only be excused if a MEDICAL CERTIFICATE or ADMISSION SLIP is presented. MAKE-UP QUIZ is not given. Put cellular phones on silent mode. Bringing out of any copy of Sociology book during discussion is discouraged. Refer to your own notebook during discussion. Practice Christian discipline. COURSE REQUIREMENTS (with equivalent points) FIRST GRADING: SECOND GRADING:
MIDTERM EXAM (1/3) 60 points CLASS STANDING: (2/3) 3 QUIZZES 30 points ATTENDANCE 36 points RECITATION 24 points GROUP PROJ 30 points TOTAL CLASS STANDING 120 points EXAM1 + CLASS STANDING1 = 180 POINTS FINAL EXAM (1/3) 60 points CLASS STANDING: (2/3) 3 QUIZZES 30 points ATTENDANCE 36 points RECITATION 24 points GROUP REPORT 30 points TOTAL CLASS STANDING 120 points EXAM2 + CLASS STANDING2 = 180 POINTS

COMPUTATION The following numerical percentage interpretation shall be adopted for perseverance in learning:
90% - 100% 85% - 89% 80% - 84% 75% - 79% 70% - 74% 65% - 69% 60% - 64% = 1.0 = 1.25 = 1.5 = 1.75 = 2.0 = 2.25 = 2.5 55% - 59% 50% - 54% 45% - 49% 40% - 44% 35% - 39% 30% - 34% 25% - 29% = 2.75 = 3.0 = 3.25 = 3.5 = 3.75 = 4.0 = 4.25 20% - 24% 15% - 19% 0% - 14% INC DRP = 4.5 = 4.75 = 5.0 Failed Incomplete Dropped

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The student (undersigned) declares that s/he will remain true to this COURSE OUTLINE (course objectives, schedule, requirements, grading, references, and discipline). No one will be accommodated to change the Professors computation of this students grade. The student is fully informed that the above computation will be implemented. S/he will do her/his best to participate in group and class. Signed: Ms. NANETTE ESPINA CALAOR
SIGNATURE ABOVE PRINTED NAME, STUDENT PROFESSOR, SOCIOLOGY 1 Date Signed (Important): June-October 2007 DAYS & TIME OF SOCIO1 CLASS: NOTE: Cut above the dotted line. Give this portion to your Professor IMMEDIATELY after you have signed.