SOCI-1301-71 - Intro Sociology
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
House Bill 2504
Spring 2018 Course Syllabus
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Semester | Spring 2018 | ||||||||||||
Instructor | Clark, Kristi Bratton | ||||||||||||
Phone | (409) 382-3248 | ||||||||||||
clarkkb@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||||
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MyLamarPA | Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLamarPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you’ve logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the “My Courses” tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLamarPA. | ||||||||||||
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Course Number | 11919 | ||||||||||||
Course Description | The scientific study of human society, including ways in which groups, social institutions, and individuals affect each other. Causes of social stability and social change are explored through the application of various theoretical perspectives, key concepts, and related research methods of sociology. Analysis of social issues in their institutional context may include topics such as social stratification, gender, race/ethnicity, and deviance. | ||||||||||||
Course Prerequisites | None | ||||||||||||
Required Textbooks |
SOC5, Introduction of Sociology, Nijole V. Benokraitis, Cengage Learning. ISB: 978-1305660625. |
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Attendance Policy |
Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. A student with three absences may be dropped from class. Consistent and punctual attendance is mandatory. Students who leave class early or habitually come to class late (over 10 minutes) will be counted as absent. A student may be dropped after three consecutive or five cumulative absences. It is the students responsibility to initiate a drop form if wishing to withdraw. Students should not assume that they will automatically be dropped by the instructor. Students failing to initiate appropriate action for withdrawing from the course through the Admissions office could risk receiving the grade of F. If class is an online class, the student must log in at least two times per week. |
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Course Grading Scale |
A = 90% 720-800pts B = 80% 640-719pts C = 70% 560-639pts D = 60% 480-559pts F = 50% below 479 |
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Determination of Final Grade |
16 Discussions 6.25 pts each = 100 10 Journals 10 pts each = 100 10 Critical Thinking Questions/Responses 10 pts each = 100 Syllabus and Orientation Exam 100 pts 100 Exam 1 100 pts 100 Exam 2 100 pts 100 Exam 3 100 pts 100 Exam 4 100 pts 100 TOTAL 800 |
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Final Exam Date | May 3, 2018 - 8:00 AM Through May 8, 2018 - 11:59 PM | ||||||||||||
Major Assignments |
There are a total of 5 major exams in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. These exams will be over lecture notes, discussions, journals, critical thinking questions, and chapter readings. A major exam review will be provided prior to each exam. There will also be assigned 10 Journal Entries which each entry will be worth 10 points. If taking this on-line the “The Journal Instructions” Handout is posted on the homepage under “Course Tools”. In order to receive credit for these assignments, each assignment must be at least 300 words in length. ON-LINE students will be required to complete Chapter Discussions through the Assignment Link in Blackboard. The Chapter Discussions are located under the ASSIGNMENT LINK on the homepage. These discussions are similar to class lectures if you were taking this class face to face. The discussions will be worth 6.25 points for a total of 100 points. For each chapter discussion, I will post specific instructions. There will also be 10 “Critical Thinking” questions that each student will be responsible for answering. A detailed instruction sheet will be posted under the Course Tools link in Blackboard for ALL students. Each question will be worth 10 points which will total 100 points. In order to receive credit for these assignments, each assignment must be at least 300 words in length. There will be 20 extra credit points available near the end of the semester. This will be provided to you after Exam Three. The Extra Credit consists of additional journals and critical thinking questions. A handout will be provided with detailed instructions SOCIOLOGY 1301 COURSE CALENDAR SPRING 2018 WEEK 1/2 Course Introduction, Orientation, Syllabus WEEK 3 Chapter One Introduction to Sociology Week 4 Chapter Two Research Week 5 Chapter Three Culture Week 6 Chapter Four Socialization Week 7 Chapter 5 Social Interaction, Groups, and Social Structure Week 8 Chapter 6 The Mass Media Week 9 Chapter 7 Deviance, Crime, and Social Control Week 10 Chapter 8 Stratification and Social Mobility Week 11 Chapter 9 Global Inequality and Chapter 10 Racial and Ethnic Inequality Week 12 Chapter 11 Stratification by Gender and Sexuality Week 13 Chapter 12 The Family Week 14 Chapter 13 Education and Religion Week 15 Chapter 14 and 15 Government and the Economy and Health, Population, and the Social Environment. |
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Calendar of Lecture Topics and Major Assignment Due Dates |
SOCIOLOGY 1301 COURSE CALENDAR SPRING 2018 WEEK 1/2 Course Introduction, Orientation, Syllabus WEEK 3 Chapter One Introduction to Sociology Week 4 Chapter Two Research Week 5 Chapter Three Culture Week 6 Chapter Four Socialization Week 7 Chapter 5 Social Interaction, Groups, and Social Structure Week 8 Chapter 6 The Mass Media Week 9 Chapter 7 Deviance, Crime, and Social Control Week 10 Chapter 8 Stratification and Social Mobility Week 11 Chapter 9 Global Inequality and Chapter 10 Racial and Ethnic Inequality Week 12 Chapter 11 Stratification by Gender and Sexuality Week 13 Chapter 12 The Family Week 14 Chapter 13 Education and Religion Week 15 Chapter 14 and 15 Government and the Economy and Health, Population, and the Social Environment. |
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General Education/Core Curriculum Student Learning Outcomes |
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Program Student Learning Outcomes |
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. Creatively identifies problem, argument, or issue (to determine extent of information needed); differentiates the facts from opinions as relates to situation; constructs possible solutions or prediction or consequences; uses logical, sound reasoning to justify conclusion. PSLO 2: Communication Skills Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. Expresses a strong thesis; organizes information with effective transitions & sequencing of ideas; uses substantial, logical & specific development of ideas; details are relevant, original, credible and correctly documented when appropriate to show an effective development and interpretation of ideas; and presents ideas in appropriate mode of expression for the task. PSLO3: Empirical and Quantitative Skills Applies the manipulation and/or analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions. Identifies mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task; uses mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task; analyzes how to use the principles; and applies problem-solving skills in mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task with correct informed conclusions. PSLO 5: Social Responsibility Skills - Expresses intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. Identifies cultural characteristics (including beliefs, values, perspectives and/or practices); demonstrates knowledge of civic responsibility; provides evidence of experience in civic- engagement activities; and describes what she/ he has learned as it relates to a reinforced and clarified sense of civic identity in local, regional, national, or global communities; and shows awareness of ones own culture in relation to others. |
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Course Student Learning Outcomes |
Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Compare and contrast the basic theoretical perspectives of sociology. 2. Identify the various methodological approaches to the collection and analysis of data in sociology. 3. Describe the key concepts in sociology. 4. Describe the empirical findings of various subfields of sociology. 5. Explain the complex links between individual experiences and broader institutional forces. |
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Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||||||
Facility Policies |
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Additional Information | |||||||||||||
Important Information | |||||||||||||
ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||||||
Copyright Violations |
Some material in this course may be copyrighted. They may be used only for instructional purposes this semester,
by students enrolled in this course. These materials are being used fairly and legally.
No one may distribute or share these copyrighted materials in any medium or format with anyone outside this class,
including publishing essays with copyrighted material, uploading copyrighted material to Facebook or YouTube, or
painting or performing copyrighted material for public display.
Copyright violation is not the same thing as plagiarism. Plagiarism is intellectual dishonesty. Offenses of plagiarism result in lower grades or failing scores, and professors and the college strictly enforce plagiarism rules. There is never any acceptable use of plagiarism. Copyright violation is a legal offense, punishable by large fines and penalties. Copyrighted material can be used if permission from the material’s creator is obtained, or if its use meets the standards of fair use in an educational setting. For example, a student can quote a line from Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a report without violating copyright but still be guilty of plagiarism if the quotation is not properly documented. If you are in doubt about what material can be freely used, ask your professor or contact the Dean of Library Services, at (409) 984-6216. |
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Assessment Statement |
Assessment is a process by which LSCPA can help you learn better and gauge the level of progress you have made to
attain knowledge, skills, beliefs, and values. It also helps your professors understand how to improve teaching
and testing methods in your classes, and it helps each department understand and improve degree and certificate
programs.
Periodically LSC-PA will collect assessment data for research and reporting purposes, including statistical data and sometimes copies of your work. Be assured that all material the college uses for assessment purposes will be kept confidential. To ensure anonymity, your name will be removed from any material we use for assessment purposes, including video-recorded performances, speeches, and projects. If you object to allowing LSC-PA to use your material for assessment purposes, submit a letter stating so to your professor by the 12th class day. You will still be required to participate in whatever assessments are being done; we just won’t use your data. What’s the difference between assessment and grades? The grades you get on papers, projects, speeches, and assignments are specific types of focused assessment. LSC-PA’s assessment efforts include class grades, surveys, standardized tests, and other tools. |
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Privacy Notice |
Federal privacy laws apply to college students. This means that college employees, including instructors, cannot
divulge information to third parties, including parents and legal guardians of students. Even if the students are
minors, information about their college work cannot be shared with anyone except in very limited circumstances.
Anyone requesting information about a student should be referred to the Registrar. Instructors will be notified in writing by that Office about what information may be released and to whom. Please remember that releasing private information about a student, however innocuous it may seem, can be a violation of federal law, with very serious consequences. Circumstances under which information may be released:
An adult student may submit, to the Registrar, a handwritten, signed note granting permission for release of
information. The note must specify what information may be divulged, and it must specify the name of the person
to whom the information may be given.
The Registrar’s office is located in the Student Center room 303B, and can be reached at (409) 984-6165. |
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College-Level Perspectives |
This course helps add to the students’ overall collegiate experience in the following ways:
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Degree Plan Evaluation |
A Degree Plan Evaluation will help you determine which classes you need to complete your program.
All of the classes that you have taken that apply to your declared major will be listed on the right. If you have a class that still needs to be completed, a “NO” will be listed on the right next to the required class. |
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HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA’s efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||||||
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