| The obvious can sometimes be illuminating when perceived in an unhabitual way. |
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Daniel Quinn
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| It can be said that the first wisdom of sociology is this-- things are not what they seem. |
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Peter Berger
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REQUIRED TEXT
Sociology: Understanding a Diverse Society
(2000 edition), Margaret L. Anderson & Howard F. Taylor
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed as an introduction
to sociology. We will be examining fundamental sociological concepts and
how they relate to our daily lives. We will be using sociological perspectives
to help us understand various positions on current issues.
Subject matter of sociology can be very controversial, emotional and provocative. It is important to remember that everyone is entitled to their opinions no matter how 'wrong' it may seem to you. We expect all of you to be open-minded, tolerant and sensitive towards others. Don't take things personally but also don't attack anyone personally. Don't approach issues from one single, closed view. Our primary goal is to be able to listen and be able to critically evaluate each issue from multiple view points. Try to think about and clarify your assumptions when you express personal viewpoints. We refer to a lot of taken-for-granted concepts while making statements (i.e., self, 'true-self', beauty). Try to articulate what you mean by those concepts and do not assume there is a definition agreed upon by all.
GRADES
180-200 (A)
160-179 (B)
140-159 (C)
120-139 (D)
119 & below (E)
4 Midterm exams (40 questions each):
160 points
group discussions/ activities:
40 points
total:
200 points
ATTENDANCE
We will not take attendance. However attendance
is rewarded in multiple ways. At least 1/3 of the material in the exams
will be from the material covered in class which may not be covered in
the textbook. Also, in order to earn your points from group discussions
and
activities you need to be in class to participate.
For the classes you missed, it is your responsibility to find out what you have missed. Please do not come to us with questions such as "what did you do in class last week?" Find the notes from your friends, finish assigned readings and then come to us with questions.
MAKE-UP POLICY
Absolutely no make-ups will be allowed without
a documented reason. Unless you are sick or there is death in your immediate
family do not count on make-up. In any case we will ask for proof.
EXAMS
There are 4 multiple choice exams. Exams
are not cumulative but you need to know the basic concepts we cover at
the beginning of the semester to be able to do well in these exams. However
there won't be any questions on definitions from earlier chapters.
IN-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS
You will be working in a small group during
class throughout the semester. Each time, you will turn in a page for the
group (with all members' names listed) at the end of the class to be graded.
Some of these might be field assignments that will take place outside the
class to be presented by some groups (large class, not enough class time).
If you miss a class assignment, you will not be able to make-up lost points
unless you provide documentation of personal or medical emergency. You
will have 1 week from the day of the missed class to provide such documentation.
You will be assigned to do a short presentation in class to make up for
your absence.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Students requiring accommodation for any
course requirements must consult with the instructor (Zeynep) before the
end of the first week of class.
TENTATIVE CLASS OUTLINE
KILIÇ Chapters: 1, 3, 4-5,9, 11-12
LAMBERT Chapters: 6, 8, 14, 17, 18, 20-21
KILIÇ (8/21- 10/9)
We might have changes in the outline depending
on the pace of the class
8/21 Introductions
8/23 Chp. 1
8/25 continued
8/28 Chp. 3
8/30 continued
9/1
Chp. 4
9/4 Labor
Day, no class
9/6
Chp. 4- continued
9/8
Chp. 5
9/11 continued
- review
9/13 EXAM I
9/15 Chp. 5, continued
- (unrestricted withdrawal deadline)
9/18 Chp. 9
9/20 continued
9/22 continued
9/25 Chp. 11
9/27 continued
9/29 Chp.
12
10/2 continued
10/4 review
10/6 EXAM
II
10/9 last class
for KILIÇ, wrap up
10/11 LAMBERT takes
over, Chp. 6
10/13 continued
10/16 Chp. 8
10/18 continued
10/20 Chp. 14
10/23 continued
10/25 Chp. 17
10/27 continued,
restricted course withdrawal deadline
10/30 continued
11/1
review
11/3
EXAM III
11/6
Chp. 18
11/8
continued
11/10
Veterans Day, no class
11/13
Chp. 18, continued
11/15
Chp. 20
11/17
continued
11/20
continued
11/22
Our class excused for Thanksgiving
11/23 - 11/24 THANKSGIVING BREAK
11/27
Chp. 21
11/29
continued
12/1
continued
12/4 last day of our class, review
FINAL EXAM (EXAM IV)
8:40 class 12/12
(Tuesday), 7:40 - 9:30 a.m.
9:40 class 12/11
(Monday), 7:40 - 9:30 a.m.
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