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SYG 2000 Spring Term 2008
Introduction to Sociology Tues./Thurs.
Dr. Hawkins
Office: DSSC 231 Phone: 253-7368
E-mail: chawkins@hccfl.edu
Office hours:
Monday, Wednesday: 9:55 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. and 1:50 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday: 1:25 p.m. - 1:55 p.m. and 3:20 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.
I am also available in DSSC 211 at the following times between classes:
MW 12:15 - 12:30 p.m.
TR 10:45 - 11:00 a.m.
Webpage: http://www.hccfl.edu/facultyinfo/chawkins
You will find the syllabus and lecture outlines on my webpage.
REQUIRED TEXT: Tischler, Henry L. 2007. Introduction to Sociology, Ninth Edition.
Belmont, California: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: An introductory course which emphasizes the scientific method in
examining society. Topics of study include group structure, roles, social stratification,
socialization, deviance, collective behavior, and minority relations.
PREREQUISITE: College level reading and writing skills are required.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
1. Define sociology and describe its origins.
2. Explain the three major paradigms used in sociology.
3. List and briefly describe the various steps in using the scientific method.
4. Identify and define the major elements of social structure, such as roles, status, groups,
and institutions.
5. Define a social group and describe the different types of groups in our society.
6. Identify and define the major components of culture.
7. Discuss the agents and importance of socialization.
8. Explain the social self and how it develops.
9. Define the concept of deviance and discuss the theories that have been used to explain
deviant behavior.
10. Define social stratification and contrast the basic characteristics of the structural-functional
and social-conflict explanations for its existence.
11. Describe the characteristics of the major classes in the United States and how these affect
your life.
12. Define minority group and distinguish between prejudice and discrimination.
13. Discuss how conceptions of gender develop.
14. Discuss problems related to aging in our society.
15. Define demography and discuss the demographic processes that account for population
growth, as well as change.
16. Compare past, present, and future urbanization trends in developed and less developed
nations.
17. Define collective behavior and give examples of types of crowd behavior.
18. Identify and explain the types of social movements that can occur and give examples of
each.
19. Discuss the sources, types, consequences, and theories of social change in our world
today.
20. Discuss the functions of at least one social institution.
GRADING:
Your grade for the course is the summation of the points earned on the quizzes and points earned
from the completion of the two writing assignments.
1. Quizzes
There will be a quiz given after we have covered each chapter. The quiz will have fifteen
multiple choice items. The test material will be taken from both the reading assignments
and the lecture. A total of 13 quizzes will be given during the term. Two optional quizzes
are available at the end of the term. These quizzes will take the place of any missed quiz or
you may take it in order to replace a previous score(s).
2. The Gordon Rule requires that you must write in this course. If you do not complete
the assignments satisfactorily, you may not receive a final grade of A, B, or C for the
class. All assignments must be typed.
Journal article from database on social class 15 points
Due February 14, 2008
The first part of the Gordon Rule will allow the student to see how sociologists conduct
research. Students will learn how to electronically access databases through the HCC
Library system and then site the reference using an APA style format. An orientation in
the library will be given during class time on Jan. 24, 2008. A student must locate a
research article which has a specific hypothesis being tested that was written within the
last four years and addresses social class. A report using the attached format will be
prepared and submitted to the professor. The article must be related to social class. For
example: social class and mate selection, social class and life expectancy, social class and
violence in the family. Do not use a psychology journal!
Interview assignment Total: 30 points
Questionnaire responses due March 11, 2008 - 15 points
Essay due March 18, 2008- 15 points
Your assignment will give you the opportunity to develop and use interview techniques in
order to learn about the importance of social class in determining an individual’s
characteristics and life chances
• We will be discussing how to interview people during class.
• You will be provided with a list of questions.
• You will be interviewing someone who is willing to give you detailed personal
information about themselves. This person will remain anonymous. It is your job
to create a rapport and ask follow-up questions during the interview so that you
can get your interviewee to talk in depth to you.
• The person interviewed must be a working adult with children.
• The person must be a male.
You will type the answers to the questions I have provided for you. There are two parts to the
interview: one has open-ended questions and the other has structured questions on the topics of
health, computer usage, and interaction with children. In class, on March 11, we will be
examining all of your interview responses. You will be working in groups to present your
findings and obtain feedback from your classmates about their opinion of the social class ranking
of your interviewee. We will also be looking at three specific areas related to social class: health,
computer usage, and a father’s interaction with his children. Hopefully, we will be able to see if
there are correlations between social class and these three specific areas . You will turn in all of
the answers to the questions on March 11 during class.
Based on the information from your interviews, you will write a one to two page essay about
the social class to which you believe this person belongs and your rationale for it. The essay is
due March 18, 2008. You should use your textbook, lecture, and class work in order to
determine the appropriate social class of your interviewee. Make sure that your essay has an
introduction, body paragraph(s), and conclusion. The essay should be double-spaced, with one-
inch margins, and a font size 12. Text book information that might be helpful to you can be found
on pages 93, 192 - 195, 319, and 455 - 461.
There is a total of 45 points for all of the writing assignments.
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Please note that good writing is not just for English classes! I expect you to have paragraphs with
correct punctuation, correct sentence structure and spelling, and a conclusion. Do not start your
paper with “In this paper I will discuss... “ Be a more sophisticated writer in your introduction!
Use your English grammar handbook or obtain another basic reference book on writing. Go to
the Writing Center located on the third floor of the Library building and have them review your
paper with you. This is an excellent service that is FREE to you. The center is staffed by
professionals and is open Monday through Saturday! This is not for failing students who cannot
write; it is a great way to improve your writing. As an HCC student, you may also use
smarthinking.com to assist you in writing your paper. The passwords may be obtained from the
Writing Center. This is another free service available to you! Points will be subtracted for
sentence fragments, comma splices, and run-on sentences that are found. If the paper has
too many errors and it is not acceptable, then you will be given the opportunity to rewrite
it. There will be a grade penalty of one letter grade (3 points). You must go to the Writing
Center and have the staff work with you. Ask them for a signed form indicating that you
were there and the date and time spent. A minimum of 30 minutes is expected! You may
need to visit the Writing Center more than one time to produce a good paper!
Late papers are not accepted unless there is a documented emergency. Papers are due during
class on the due date. Please do not e-mail your paper to me. The only exceptions to e-mails are
if you are ill, out of town, have a personal crisis. The e-mailed paper must be copied and pasted
directly onto the message space before the deadline with an explanation of your situation for my
approval. Hard copy of your paper must be turned in on the day you return to class. Don’t wait
until the last minute; plan for possible problems!
FINAL GRADE:
You will receive a course letter grade based on earning a total of 240 possible points. The
percentages at the end of the term which determine your letter grade are the following:
A = 90% to 100%
B = 80% to 89%
C = 70% to 79%
D = 60% to 69%
I find it much easier to keep track of the points you have missed during the term rather than the
points you have earned. The end result is the same percentage scale:
A = 0 - 24 points
B = 25 - 48 points
C = 49 - 72 points
D = 73 - 96 points
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Attendance is important for you to receive the full value of the course. Attendance is not counted
as part of your grade unless you are borderline at the end of the term. If you are one or two
points from the next highest grade and have not missed more than one or two classes during the
term, then you will receive the higher grade. Students who miss class for any reason are
completely responsible for getting all notes and other material they may have missed from another
student. There is a built-in an allowance of missing two class sessions during the term where a
quiz is given since there are two optional quizzes on the last day of class. If you do not make up
a quiz or miss more than two quizzes, you will receive a deduction of 15 points for each one.
Only in emergency situations which are officially verified, will any make-ups be considered.
Make-ups will be essay exams. If you know ahead of time that you will miss a class where a quiz
is scheduled, you may take the quiz before your departure.
On quiz days if you are late to class, you will not be able to take the quiz if at least one student
has already turned in their answer sheet. You will have to take one of the optional quizzes at the
end of the term. If you are tardy and are given the quiz because no one has completed it yet, you
will only be given the same time it takes the class to finish the quiz and the extra credit question
(if given) will be forfeited.
EXTRA CREDIT:
There will also be at least five opportunities during the term for extra credit. These will be in the
form of an extra question from the lecture on your quiz. You will only know the answers if you
have attended class. There are no make-ups for these opportunities. The extra credit question will
be given on quiz day at the beginning of class. If you are tardy, you lose the opportunity for the
extra point. The purpose of the extra credit is to encourage class attendance.
CHEATING:
Don't do it! You will receive a "0" for the assignment, or quiz, and it will not be dropped. In
addition, if you turn in an assignment where the authorship is questionable, the instructor reserves
the right to discuss this situation with the student, and if she is not satisfied that the assignment is
the work of that student, a grade of “0" will be assigned.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Any student whose disability falls within the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and requires
accommodations should contact the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities. The office is
located in the Student Service Building Room 204. You may also reach the office by phone at
259-6035.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT:
NO EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING (INCLUDING USE OF OTHER TOBACCO
PRODUCTS), OR PROFANITY IS ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOM.
TURN YOUR CELL PHONE OFF OR ON SILENT MODE WHEN YOU ARE IN CLASS.
CELL PHONES MUST BE OUT OF SIGHT AND OFF THE STUDENT TABLES DURING
CLASS. PLEASE DO NOT TEXT MESSAGE IN CLASS. IF YOU MUST LEAVE YOUR
CELL PHONE ON, PLEASE DISCUSS YOUR SITUATION WITH THE INSTRUCTOR.
REPEATED VIOLATORS WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE CLASS AND SEE THE
DEAN BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO RETURN.
REPEATED CLASSROOM DISRUPTION, AFTER BEING WARNED BY THE
INSTRUCTOR, WILL RESULT IN A GRADE PENALTY OF FIVE POINTS PER
OCCURRENCE.
GOOD ETIQUETTE IS EXPECTED OF ALL STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM.. THE
PENCIL SHARPENER DOESN’T WORK SO PLEASE DON’T TRY AND USE IT IN THE
MIDDLE OF CLASS. IF YOU NEED TO LEAVE EARLY, PLEASE NOTIFY THE
PROFESSOR AHEAD OF TIME AND SIT IN THE BACK OF THE CLASSROOM IF
POSSIBLE. IT IS ESPECIALLY DISTRACTING TO OTHER STUDENTS IF PEOPLE
LEAVE FIVE - TEN MINUTES BEFORE CLASS HAS ENDED. DON’T PACK UP YOUR
BELONGINGS UNTIL CLASS HAS ENDED! THROW AWAY YOUR TRASH ON THE
WAY OUT THE DOOR.
NAMES OF CLASSMATES AND PHONE NUMBERS:
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THE LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASSES WITHOUT GRADE PENALTY FOR
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Introduction to Sociology
Class Dates & Assignments
Spring Term, 2008
Tuesday/Thursday
Jan. 8 Introduction
10 Chapter 1: The Sociological Perspective
15 Chapter 1 continued
17 Quiz 1
Chapter 2: Doing Sociology: Research Methods
22 Chapter 2 continued
24 Quiz 2
Data bases orientation
29 Chapter 3: Culture
31 Chapter 3 continued
Feb. 5 Quiz 3
Chapter 4: Socialization and Development
7 Chapter 4 continued
12 Quiz 4
Chapter 5: Society and Social Interaction
14 Chapter 5 continued
Data base assignment due!
19 Quiz 5
Chapter 6: Social Groups and Organizations
21 Chapter 6 continued
26 Quiz 6
Chapter 7: Deviant Behavior and Social Control
28 Chapter 7 continued
Mar. 4 Quiz 7
Chapter 8: Social Class in the United States
6 Chapter 8 continued
11 Social Stratification activity.
All interview questions and answers due during class!
13 Quiz 8
Chapter 10: Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Last day to withdraw without grade consideration is March 13.
18 Chapter 10 continued
Social class essay due based on main interview questions!
20 Quiz 10
Chapter 11: Gender Stratification
25 and 27 Midterm break- no classes
Apr. 1 Chapter 11 continued
3 Quiz 11
Chapter 12: Marriage and Alternative Family Lifestyles
8 Chapter 12 continued
10 No class- faculty in-service day
15 Quiz 12
Chapter 16: Population and Demography- pages 419-431.
17 Chapter 16 continued
22 Quiz 16- Population only
Chapter 18- Collective Behavior and Social Change
24 Chapter 18 continued
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE:
QUIZ 18 (mandatory) AND /OR Chapters 14, 17 (optional)
Tues., Apr. 29 11:00 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. and 2:00 - 3:50 p.m.
Wed., Apr. 30 12:30 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Mon., May 5 11:00 a.m. - 12:50 pm.
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SOCIOLOGY ARTICLE REVIEW
Name________________________
Class time____________________
Article information:
Author(s): _____________________________________________________________
Title: __________________________________________________________________
Journal: _______________________________________________________________
Volume and Date/Year _____________________________________________
Pages _______________________
Reference APA style:
Hypothesis being tested:
Method used to collect data:
Results:
Consider the strengths and weaknesses of the article (validity, sample used, how results were
interpreted, how data was gathered, thoroughness, timeliness, etc.) Assign a score to the
article by rating it on a scale from 1 (low) to 10 (high). Justify your rating.
Do the results of the research have any practical relevance? Explain.
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Social Stratification Interview
Student:____________________________ Class time:_________________________
Approximate age:
Sex:
Occupation:
Current job-
Career path-
How satisfied are you with your career?
Education:
Highest level of education-
Educational background-
Types of schools attended and ages at graduation(s)-
Income:
Family income:
_____ Under $25,000
_____ $25,000 - $49,999
_____ $50,000 - $99,000
_____ $100,000 - $200,000
_____ Above $200,000
Interviewee’s own income:
_____ Under 25,000
_____ $25,000 - $49,999
_____ $50,000 - $99,000
_____ $100,000 - $200,000
_____ Above $200,000
Housing:
Size (bedrooms and baths)-
Location (neighborhood)-
Religion:
Denomination-
How active-
Political affiliation:
Party-
When last voted-
Membership in clubs or civic organizations:
Marriage:
How long married-
Age at marriage-
Ever divorced-
Parents still married-
Educational level of wife-
Occupation of wife-
How important decisions are made-
Who has the final say-
Activities you and your spouse do together-
Children:
Number of children-
Number you wanted to have-
Your age when first child was born-
Ages of the children-
Sexes of the children-
Activities each child involved in-
Schools attended-
Educational goal for children-
Financial support of child after high school-
Discipline of children-
Family:
Times per week you eat together as a family-
Activities you and your family do together-
Interaction with extended family-
Lifestyle:
Where shop for groceries-
Where shop for clothes-
Type of car or transportation used-
Activities for fun-
Music liked-
What do you read on a regular basis-
Last book read:
Attendance at cultural activities- ( museums, plays, etc.)
Last one attended (name or place)-
How often in one year-
ADD QUESTION(S) FROM YOUR DATABASE ARTICLE FOR EXTRA CREDIT!
HEALTH
Student:_______________________ Class time:__________________
Age:______ Sex:_______ Ethnicity:______________________
Social class:___________________________ (to be determined during class)
Weight:
_____ About right
_____ Would like to lose less than 10 pounds
_____ Would like to lose between 10 and 20 pounds
_____ Would like to lose more than 20 pounds
Exercise:
_____ 3 or more times per week
_____ 1-2 times a week
_____ A few times per month
_____ Never or seldom
Types of activities:______________________________
Diet:
_____ Eat a healthy diet with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low fat and sugar content
_____ Eat a pretty healthy diet with some fruits and vegetables and occasional treats
_____ Eat fast foods several times per week, snack frequently on high fat/sugar items (one
time per day or more), but also eat some fruits and vegetables.
_____ Eat a lot of refined carbohydrates and high fat foods with few fruits and vegetables
Favorite foods:_____________________________
Stress Level Perception:
_____ Low
_____ Medium
_____ High
Sources of stressors:_______________________________
Do you smoke?
_____ No
_____ Yes
If yes, how many each day?____________
At what age did you start? ____________
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Do you have health insurance?
_____ Yes
_____ No
Do you have a family history of any particular diseases?
How long do people in your family generally live?
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