Soc 101 3rd 4 week

-- SOC 101 -- PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY --

DR. ROBERT MANIS

DISTANCE EDUCATION SPRING 2018 Late Start 3rd session

SECTION 1431

Dates: MAR 12- APR 15

Updated last on 3/5/18 Note if changed since your last login.

OFFICE: WC K225

HOURS: WEDS 2:15-3:15 and by appt. Virtual Office Hrs (on-line only) M & Th 9-11am

EMAIL: bob.manis@csn.edu

PHONE: 651- 5879

TEXTS: See below and/or order @ efollett.com

Course Description:An overview of the sociological principles that shape the development, structure and function of societies, cultures, human interactions, groups, self-image, and social change.

Course Objectives: By the end of this course, a student should:

-1. Describe and discuss the "sociological imagination."

-2. Differentiate and apply the major theoretical perspectives in sociology.

-3. Define and utilize basic sociological concepts, including social institutions, roles, norms, sanctions, social locations, statuses, cultural diversity, and social change.

-4. Analyze the role social forces play in shaping human behavior and life chances.

-5.Describe & compare social science research methods, with an emphasis on identifying basic methodological approaches concerning data collection, analysis and interpretation, as well as basic ethical considerations.

SCHEDULE:

SCHEDULE:

Quizzes open on Sunday 9am and close Saturday 11pm (most weeks). You may do them anytime during the week. System maintenance closes the Canvas Website between 12:01 and 5:00 AM Saturday Morning.

Week starts Sunday...

quiz 1,2- MAR 12 Introduction. Theory Methods. READING: OPENSTAX Ch 1 & 2.2, MANIS ch 1. Cultures, subcultures, READING: OPENSTAX ch. 3, MANIS ch.2

quiz 3, 4 Socialization READING: OPENSTAX ch. 5. Interaction READING: OPENSTAX CH 4.

quiz 5,6 – MAR 18 Religion READING: OPENSTAX ch 15 Family READING: OPENSTAX CH 14, MANIS ch. 5

quiz 7, 8 - Groups READING: OPENSTAX CH 6; MANIS p ch 3 Intro Paper DUE. Deviance READING: OPENSTAX ch. 7 ; MANIS ch. 4

MARCH 25 -31 SPRING BREAK

quiz 9,10 APR 1 Stratification READING: OPENSTAX ch. 9; MANIS ch. 6 Racism READING: OPENSTAX ch. 8; MANIS ch.11;

quiz 11,12 Sexism READING: OPENSTAX ch 12, MANIS ch. 8.Economics READING: OPENSTAX ch 18 MANIS ch.9.

quiz 13 APR 8 Politics, READING: OPENSTAX ch 17 MANIS ch 10 MEDIA: READING: OPENSTAX CH 8 MANIS chap 11 (not on quiz, covered on Final -- Environment READING: OPENSTAX ch 20 (not on quiz, covered on Final ). Extra credit due 4/10.

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FINALS: APR 13-14 (TWO DAYS ONLY).

ASSIGNMENTS:

Reading assignments should be completed before Wednesday on the week assigned. Written assignments must be sent in by 11pm of the date specified. Written assignments will be submitted via OnlineCampus (Canvas) course dropbox. No attachments, please cut and paste into the dropbox. Late papers will be accepted only for 72 hours and will receive half credit if turned in within 24 hours. Following the weekly schedule below is suggested:

PARTICIPATION:

You should also post at least 3 messages to the bulletin board per week (not per discussion) to pass, MORE if you want a better grade. This can be based on:

[1] any discussion topics I might post,

[2] the lecture or video from that week's chapter in the lecture/video link in the course website:

and/or

[3] an article on that weeks subject from a newspaper website ( include a summary and URL).

Do not wait until the last day to post.

CRITICAL THINKING:

This is a critical thinking course. The bulletin board postings you submit might address one or more of the following questions

about the topic:

[1] causes and consequences,

[2] similar and/or dissimilar situations, and

[3] who benefits from the situation ("hidden agendas") ,

not simply your emotional reaction.

GRADING:

Grades will assigned according to standard criteria from A to D- and F. 90% is A, 80% B, etc. Students who drop are responsible to officially withdraw, otherwise they risk getting an F instead of W.

TESTING:

All tests will be done on-line. They may be done in the lab or at home. Quizzes must be completed weekly by Saturday Night at 11pm with the exception of the first week and Thanksgiving They will become available each week on Sunday morning. Canvas is closed for maintenance weekly between 12:01 and 5:00AM Saturday for maintenance.

All tests and quizzes will be open book and open note, BUT don't be fooled - that doesn't mean they will be easy. The first 4 quizzes may be taken 2 times. There are NO MAKEUPS but you may drop three quiz scores. All other tests will be taken once weekly starting on Sun 9AM. The Final Exam will also be given on-line and is comprehensive.

Tests will be accessed via our Online Campus website: http://csn.instructure.comYour login name will be your NSHE#, and your password will be the last 4 digits of your SS# or a password you created\. You do NOT need to come to CSN to take any tests.

WORKBOOKS: There will be a number of questions regarding the workbook on the final exam. It is recommended that you fill out the definitions and questions for reference while taking the exam.

FINAL:

The Final will cover, covering all readings in the workbook, the PowerPoints, syllabus outcomes and will ALSO cover the last weeks readings in OPENSTAX. It will be taken online ONLY on the days offered: APR 13-14

Academic Dishonesty/Cheating Policy:

Academic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating, plagiarism, falsifying research data or results, or assisting others to do the same on the part of students, being incompatible with the purposes of an academic community, is prohibited and shall constitute cause for discipline and may lead to the procedures and disciplinary sanctions established in section 6.3 of the NSHE Code. Typically plagiarism results in a zero score PLUS lowering of the entire semester grade by one letter grade.

DISABILITY POLICY

If you have a documented disability that may require assistance, you will need to contact the Disability Resource Center located in the Student Service Center on each campus before the instructor can make accommodations.

Cheyenne- 651-4045, Henderson- 651-3795 and West Charleston- 651-5644.

Library Services

College Library Services offers ongoing research workshops throughout the semester. Bring your topic or assignment to one of the workshops on the basics of locating and citing quality information and receive in-depth assistance with a librarian. Check out the schedule at www.csn.edu/LibraryWorkshops or call 651-5729 for more information.

Advising & Coaching Services:

Advisor/Success Coaches help students assess academic strengths and limitations, learn academic success strategies, explore careers, declare a major, navigate the educational system, access campus and community resources, and connect to campus life. The department also manages the CSN Faculty E-Alert System assisting instructional staff by working with students on strategies and interventions that lead to successful course completion.

Charleston Campus- Bldg. D – Student Services Area- 651-7367

Cheyenne Campus- 1100 Student Services Area- 651-2626

Henderson Campus- Bldg. B – Room 120- 651-3103

NOTE: THIS SYLLABUS IS PROVISIONAL. THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY IT AS NEEDED. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO STAY UP TO DATE.