COURSE SYLLABUS:  SOC 210 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

 

REQUIRED TEXT:  John J. Macionis, Sociology, 10th ED.

 

Course Description

 

This course is designed to give students an overview of sociology, to acquaint them with the language and terms of sociology, to emphasize contemporary issues in society, to help students understand their culture, and to examine the institutions of American society today.

 

Course Objectives

 

A.     Through at least 70% accuracy on tests, students will show their understanding of material presented in the textbook, lectures, films, and handouts.

B.     Through class discussions and written exercises, students will demonstrate their ability to understand human behavior patterns and to resolve problems related to sociological differences.

C.     Through an assigned class project, students will be able to relate material presented in the text to current events.

 

Areas of Instruction

 

Textbook

Lectures

Handouts

Video

 

Course Requirements

 

Three tests                          60%

Final Exam (cumulative)      20%

Class Project                      10%

Attendance             10%

 

Grading Scale

 

90-100             A

80-89               B

70-79               C

60-69               D

Below 60         F

 

 

 

 

Project

 

The project mentioned earlier will involve current events from newspapers and magazines that are related to topics that are under discussion in class.    Students will be selected for topics and due dates. 

 

                        Pick an article that discusses an issue that is relevant to society.

                        Discuss the following in detail:

 

1.      Source and Date of the Article Being Presented

2.      Background of the Issue (oral summary of the article in your own words)

3.      Structural Functionalist Viewpoint

a.       Manifest Functions

b.      Latent Functions

c.       Dysfunctional Elements

4.      Social Conflict Viewpoint

5.      Symbolic Interactionist Viewpoint

6.      Your Own Viewpoint

 

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

SOC 210

INSTRUCTOR:  HESTER

 

 

Course Introduction

The Sociological Perspective

The Sociological Perspective

Sociological Investigation

Culture

Society

Socialization

Test I

Social Interaction

        In Everyday Life

Groups and Organizations

Deviance

Sexuality

Social Stratification

Social Class in the United States

Global Stratification

Test II

 

 

 

 

Gender Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Aging and The Elderly

The Economy and Work

Politics and Government

Family

Religion

Test III

Education

Health and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and     

           Environment

Collective Behavior and Social

           Movements

Social Change:  Traditional, Modern,

And Post Modern Societies

Test III

Review for Final Exam

Final Exam