Syllabus for: SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology - Internal CR Home

Written work: Homework on class readings, weekly Current Events, and in-class work may behandwritten (legibly!). All other written assignments (Personal Essay, Culture Analysis,Research Paper, Research Method Proposal and Practice) must be typed/word-processed inaccordance with guidelines for the assignment. You will turn in hard copies in class. You willhave an opportunity to revise and resubmit your formal written work, except that the ResearchPaper is due just a few days before the end of class; if you want to have the opportunity torevise/resubmit this, you will need to turn it in earlier (see schedule). You will be givenassignment descriptions and grading rubrics.Midterm and Final: Exams will be on paper, in class, and will feature both multiple choice andshort answer/short essay questions. You will be able to use your texts and notes.Due Dates and Exam Dates are firm. In a class schedule this short, leeway is not possible.Last day to drop this class is 7/11/13.Grading:A total of 100 points are possible, distributed as such:21 Points Daily reading homework and in-class participation (1.5 points/day, 14 days)9 Points Current Events/News (3 assignments, 3 points each)10 Points Midterm Exam15 Points Final Exam10 Points Personal Essay (3-5 pages, double-spaced, 12 point)20 Points Research Paper (3-5 pages plus References, double-spaced, 12 point)5 Points Culture Analysis10 Points Research Method Proposal and Practice≥ 92 = A, 90-91 = A-, 88-89 = B+, 82-87 = B, 80-81 = B-, 76-79 = C+, 70-75 = C, 63-69 = D, < 63 = FYou will be provided with a sheet to keep track of your own points as graded assignments arereturned to you.Honors Students: You will read 2 additional text chapters and reader selections to accompanythem (approximately 100 pages) and complete Homework for them. Your Research Paper willinclude at least two additional sources, AND will be linked with your Research Method Practice.Course ScheduleDate Topics/Possible Activities Readings (To be doneBEFORE class!)7/8 Introductions, courseexpectations, etc.What is Sociology?Sociological perspective;Ch. 1 Kimmel/Aronson (K/A)Selection 1/Berger Invitationto Sociology in Life in Society(LIS)Assignments DueSurveys collectedSyllabus insert.doc