introduction to sociology

SYLLABUS
CALIFORNIA STATE UNTVERSITY LONG BEACH
TNTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY, (SOC. 100)
Malcolm Potter, Instructor.
Telephone: (626)
57 7 -9 164
Re8socprof@aol.corn, (email address)
www.potterssociology.com (web site)
****SPRING SEMESTER
Class
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Meetings: Section 9: Class #10439 Monday & Wednesday 9:35AM - l1:00AM, PH1-140
Office hours will be 8;45AIVI - 9:25A1VI @ psych 40f (562) 985-22981
Location:
TEXTS:
SOCIETY. The Basics (l3th edition) CASTOM E\DITION by John J. Macionis.
Professor Potter's INTRODUCTO. RY SOCIOLOGY WORKBOOK
by Malcolm Potter.
What will the student learn?
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The impact of Sociology as an academic discipline and its value to the everyday living of students
lives. Students will be able to explain and analyze the main theoretical and research perspectives
in sociology and apply them to an array ofsocial interests.
To critically consider existing and future social policies through the lens of the three main
sociological paradigms, Structural-Functionalism, Social Conflict theory, and SlmbolicInteractionism. Students will embody the qualities of an open-minded but critical thinker in the
examination of sociological topics and problems, systems, and thinkers.
To grasp a novitiate's understanding ofthe essential terms, concepts and theories ofintroductory
sociology. Students will develop an appreciation for what C. Wright Mills called the Sociological
Imagination; that is the ability to situate his or her life in a social context and to understand the
impact of social forces on the individual.
To acknowledge the empirical.experience of knowing that, because of Sociology, one's life long
learning is now a "given."
BASIS FOR EVALUATION:
Workbook
Assignments
......75Yo
Individual Oral Presentation. . . . . ......... ....10%
Midterm Exam.........
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(Multiple choice, 90o/o of the 30o/o)
@ssay Question, loyo of the30%o)
Paper*
Semester Class
Semester Final Exam. ..
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(Multiple choice, 9V/o of the 4AYo)
@ssay Question, l0o/o of the 40o/o)
COURSE GRADES WILL BE:
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Total
100%
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Spring semester class paper will be minimum three-page (3) papea double spaced, size
12 font or smalleq on a question formulated by the instructor for you to demonsfrate
your knowledge and application of the Sociology you have Iearned this semester.
SPRING '15 SEMESTER READING ASSIGNM-ENTS AS TOLLOWS.
\MEEK:
l.
alnl
First day ofclass.
Read all ofchapter one.
2.
0l/28 Lecture and/or oral presentation
3.
02102
assignments in class.
Read all of chapter two,
4.
02/09
Lecture and/or oral presentation assignments in class.
02116
Read chapter 3, Human Development: Nature And
Nurture
Understanding Socialization
Agents of Socialization
Resocialization: Total Institutions
6.
02n3
7.
03102 Complete all oral presentation assignments. ALL SD( WORJ(BOOK
ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE DUE MIRCH11. 2OlJ THE DAY OF THE
SEMESTER MIDTERM.
8.
03/09
03/11
03/16
9.
Lecture and/or oral presentation assignments in class.
Review for Midterm, Midterm exam covers chapters 12,3; (50)
Multiple choice questions and one essay question
FALL MIDTERTVI EXAIVI WEDNESDAY MARCH 12. 2014.
Read Chapter 4, Social Structure
The Social Construction of Reality
Dramaturgical Analysis
Language: The Gender Issue
Humor: Playing With Reality
10.
03/23
Read Chapter 5, Social Groups
Formal Organizations
Origins of Bureaucracy
Characteristics of Bureaucracy
Problems of Bureaucracy
McDonaldization of Society
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03/30
SPRTNG BREAK MARCH 30,2015 TO APRrL 05, 2015
12.
04106
Read Chapter 7, What is Deviance?
The Functions of Deviance
Labeling Deviance: Symbolic Interaction Analysis
Deviance and Inequality: Social Conflict Analysis
*****ANNOUNCE CLASS PAPER QUESTTON.
13. 04113 Read Chapter
8, What Is Social Stratification ?
Poverty In The United States
14. 04120 Read Chapterl0 Gender and Inequality
Theoretical Analysis of Gender
Feminism
15. 04127
Complete all reading and oral presentations.
16. 05104
Review for final exam.
17. OSIII
FINALEXAM WEEK.
FINAL EXAM FRIDAY MAY 15.2015 8:00 AM
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10:00AM
(60) Multiple choice questions and one essay question.
CLASS PAPER DUE, NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE
ACCEPTED.
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CSULB, INSTRUCTOR'S POLICIES
Do not be repeatedly latefor class.
The Instructar for this class will adhere to the CSULB policy for class excused absences, illness or injury
to the student: death or injury or serious illness of an immediatefamily rnember or the like; religious
reqsons (CA. Educ. Code Section 89320); jury duty or government obligation; university sqnctioned/
apprwed activities.
Tacting in clqss is not permitted qnd is subject to reprimand by the instntctar
To be caught cheating daring a test is
tofail the qcam.
Plagiarism is cheating, the taking of ideas, words of another as one's ownwithout being documented
appropfiatety is not allowed. See the CSULB policy on academic inte$ity, as outlined in fhe CSULB
University Catalog.
Keep cell phones and devices offand out of sight.
Make-up acams are subject to the decision of the instructor in keepingwith the explanation of the situation.
Anything and everytthing contained in the syllabus is subject to change with timely noticefrom the
instructor to the studenl.
h is the student's responsibility to drop the course ifyou no longer want to stay enrolled in the
class.
Introductory Sociology is a fascinating eollege course that brings a heightened intellectual
swareness to its students. The course introduces the study of human beings in human society,
individual and group behavior and the social self. The instructor most sincerely hopes you enjoy the
course.