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Spring 2019 Course Syllabus
Course: SOCI-1306- Section: 71 Social Problems |
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| Instructor | Kristi Clark | ||||||||
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| Phone | (409) 984-6364 | ||||||||
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| Description | Application of sociological principles and theoretical perspectives to major social problems in contemporary society such as inequality, crime and violence, substance abuse, environmental issues, deviance, or family problems. | ||||||||
| Prerequisites | TSI Reading Complete | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Demonstrate comprehension of content-area reading material. measured by PSLO Alpha Pre & Post Test. 2.Describe how the sociological imagination can be used to explain the emergence and implications of contemporary social problems. ( PSLO 1, 2, 3) measured by: exams, assignments, video assignments and/or research/proposal assignment. 3. Explain the nature of social problems from at least one sociological perspective, e.g., critical, functional, interpretive, etc.( PSLO 1.2,3, 5 ) measured by: discussions, assignments, video assignments and/or research/proposal assignment. 4. Identify multidimensional aspects of social problems including the global, political, economic, and cultural dimensions of social problems.( PSLO 1,2,3,5 ) measured by discussions, assignments, video assignments and/or research/proposal assignment. |
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| Core Objectives |
* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. * Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities. |
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| Textbooks |
Text: Social Problems and the Quality of Life, 13th Edition, 2014, McGraw Hill. ISBN# 978-0-07-802686-7 |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
1). Chapter discussions: I will post these discussions under the DISCUSSION link. The chapter discussions will be similar to guided reading, which means to help you as you read the chapters. They will be graded. There will 15 chapter discussions and will be worth 10 points each totaling 150 points. The Semester Project is a very important assignment. For the Semester Project, students will have an Academic Research Paper. 2) Academic Paper - Students will follow a standard research format (taught in Eng 1302; MLA or APA) which will include a cover sheet, outline, some form of citation or footnoting, and a works cited page. The paper will require research on a social problem related topic such as moral decline, racial injustice, family disorganization, poverty, globalization, social change, marriage and divorce, or any issue raised by the assigned text. The paper will be a MINIMUM OF 4 TO 6 PAGES in length, word processed, double-spaced, standard font size (12), Courier or Times Roman, default margins, and otherwise professional in form and appearance. There are to be at least FIVE resources (educational resources) NO WIKIPEDIA OR SUCH. Topics for THE RESEARCH PAPER will have to be approved by the instructor. The completed Academic Semester Paper will have a due date posted on the CALENDAR LINK as well. A complete outline for the research paper will be posted on the homepage at a later date. 3) Journals- There will be 10 journal entries for this course. The Journals will be posted on the homepage. A detailed instructions sheet will also be posted on the homepage. There will be a current social problem topic assigned. Students will retrieve an article from the internet regarding this social problem topic. Once located, there is a specific outline for the students to complete. Each journal entry is worth 10 points. 4) Assessments/Exams- Unit assessments/exams will be posted with more details later on in the semester. Extra Credit- There will be an opportunity for extra credit (10pts and 20pts) which will be posted on the homepage at a later date. |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
1). Chapter discussions: I will post these discussions under the DISCUSSION link. The chapter discussions will be similar to guided reading, which means to help you as you read the chapters. They will be graded. There will 15 chapter discussions and will be worth 10 points each totaling 150 points. The Semester Project is a very important assignment. For the Semester Project, students will have an Academic Research Paper. 2) Academic Paper - Students will follow a standard research format (taught in Eng 1302; MLA or APA) which will include a cover sheet, outline, some form of citation or footnoting, and a works cited page. The paper will require research on a social problem related topic such as moral decline, racial injustice, family disorganization, poverty, globalization, social change, marriage and divorce, or any issue raised by the assigned text. The paper will be a MINIMUM OF 4 TO 6 PAGES in length, word processed, double-spaced, standard font size (12), Courier or Times Roman, default margins, and otherwise professional in form and appearance. There are to be at least FIVE resources (educational resources) NO WIKIPEDIA OR SUCH. Topics for THE RESEARCH PAPER will have to be approved by the instructor. The completed Academic Semester Paper will have a due date posted on the CALENDAR LINK as well. A complete outline for the research paper will be posted on the homepage at a later date. 3) Journals- There will be 10 journal entries for this course. The Journals will be posted on the homepage. A detailed instructions sheet will also be posted on the homepage. There will be a current social problem topic assigned. Students will retrieve an article from the internet regarding this social problem topic. Once located, there is a specific outline for the students to complete. Each journal entry is worth 10 points. 4) Assessments/Exams- Unit assessments/exams will be posted with more details later on in the semester. Extra Credit- There will be an opportunity for extra credit (10pts and 20pts) which will be posted on the homepage at a later date. |
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| Final Exam Date | May 14, 2019 - 12:00 AM Through May 14, 2019 - 11:59 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
765-850=A 680-764=B 595-679=C 510-594=D 509 and below =F 1. Journals are worth 10 points each totaling 100 points. 2. Chapter Discussions are worth a total of 150 points. 3. Academic Research Paper is worth 200 points. 4. Assessments/Exams-4 exams worth 100 points each equally 400 total |
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| Determination of Final Grade |
1. Journals are worth 10 points each totaling 100 points. 2. Chapter Discussions are worth a total of 150 points. 3. Academic Research Paper is worth 200 points. 4. Assessments/Exams-4 exams worth 100 points each equally 400 total |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
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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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| 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. | ||||||||
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| 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 the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
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| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||