Soc 101 online Full Semester

-- SOC 101 -- PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY --

DR. ROBERT MANIS

DISTANCE EDUCATION Spring 2024

SECTIONS 1001, 1006, 1011, 1014 and 1018

Updated last on Jan 8, 2024. Note if changed since your last login.

OFFICE: West Charleston K225

HOURS: W: 2:15-3:15pm Virtual Office Hrs (on-line only) M & Th 9-11am

EMAIL: bob.manis@csn.edu

PHONE: 651- 5879

WEBSITE: https://csn.instructure.com/login

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

OPENSTAX SOCIOLOGY

3RD edition Free version - Link below

(Print version is recommended however)

Free Download Here

Manis, Social Reality Workbook

Free - Downloadable - click image below:

1.6 socialreality.pdf

Course Overview:

Course Description:

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

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, a student should be able to:

Apply the “sociological imagination” to the social world.
Compare and contrast the major theoretical paradigms in sociology.
Articulate and apply basic sociological concepts, including social institutions, roles, norms, sanctions, social locations, statuses, cultural diversity, and social change.
Analyze and explain the role social forces play in shaping human behavior and life changes.
Articulate the sociological research process including topic location, problem definition, literature review, data collection, and analysis.
Compare and contrast the different types of quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Teaching Philosophy: My Philosophy is to try to make the course content as interesting as possible but understanding that the burden is on the student to motivate themselves to learn. Online classes especially require self discipline on the part of the students. I will try to grade assignments within 5 days if possible.

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

WEEK OF:

quiz 1- Jan 16 (Tuesday) Introduction. Theory/ Methods. READING: OPENSTAX Ch 1 & Ch 2.1-2, MANIS ch 1

quiz 2 - Jan 21 Cultures, subcultures, READING: OPENSTAX ch. 3, MANIS ch.2

quiz 3- Jan 28 Socialization READING: OPENSTAX ch. 5. Mini Paper DUE

quiz 4- Feb 4 Interaction READING: OPENSTAX CH 4.

quiz 5 – Feb 11 Religion READING: OPENSTAX ch 15;

quiz 6 - Feb 18 Family READING: OPENSTAX CH 14, MANIS ch. 5

quiz 7- Feb 25 Groups READING: OPENSTAX CH 6; MANIS p ch 3

quiz 8- March 3 Deviance READING: OPENSTAX ch. 7 ; MANIS ch. 4

-Spring Break March 10-16-

quiz 9- March 17 Stratification READING: OPENSTAX ch. 9; MANIS ch. 6

quiz 10 - March 24 Racism READING: OPENSTAX ch. 11; MANIS ch. 7

quiz 11 – March 31 Sexism READING: OPENSTAX ch 12, MANIS ch. 8.

quiz 12 - Apr 7 Economics READING: OPENSTAX ch 18 MANIS ch.9

quiz 13- Apr 14 Politics, READING: OPENSTAX ch 17 MANIS Ch 10

-- Apr 21 Media READING: OPENSTAX CH 8 MANIS chap 11 (no quiz, covered on Final ).

-- Apr 28 Environment READING: OPENSTAX ch 20 (no quiz, covered on Final ). extra credit due May 1.

FINALS: May 5-6 (Two Days only).

Grading: It is the responsibility of the student to become familiar with the dates and CSN policies concerning withdrawing from a class – a grade of “W” cannot be given by the instructor at the time grades are submitted.

PARTICIPATION: Participation scores will be graded based on the first discussion forum on the class website. Discussions will need minimally 2 orginal posts and two replies for a passing score. Discussion posts are limited to the videos and powerpoints linked to the site, and should be substantiative (not a simple description ) but demonstrate some critical thinking and/or an insight you gained ). Replies should also be substantative and not simply agreeing.

Critical thinking: Potentially addresses one of these three points: 1. Causes or consequences of the situation. 2. Similar or dissimilar situations. 3. what group is benefitting from the situation.

Further discussion is optional and ungraded.

Quizzes: Cover the assigned readings in the Openstax book and that week’s videos and ARE OPEN BOOK ONLINE. YOU MAY DROP THE THREE LOWEST SCORES. You have two tries on the first two quizzes, then one attempt thereafter.

SCORING:

Quizzes (14) 110 points

Final Exam 30 points

Mini Paper 5 points

Discussion 5 points

GRADING:

135-150 = A

120-134 = B

105-119 = C

90-104 = D

Below 90 = F

TOTAL = 150 points plus (5 pts for extra credit)

Late assignments will be credited at 50% for the first 24 hours, 25% after that. Quizzes will not be made up but lowest 3 scores are dropped.

Discussion Etiquette: Simple. Do unto others as thou would have done unto thou. Do not be rude.

*** School Policies - Important - Please Review.**

This: ➡️ https://www.csn.edu/faculty-senate-syllabus-statements-required

Academic Integrity

Typically in this class the penalty is a zero, plus lowering the semester grade by one letter.

Note: The use of Artificial Intelligence apps is not allowed in the class , and is considered an academic integrity violation.

See above link for more information.

Objectionable Materials

Some students may find some material presented in class to be objectionable. The instructor has the discretion to choose to remove it or not. Students may not engage in activity the instructor deems disruptive or counterproductive to the goals of the class. Instructors have the right to remove offending students from class.

Recording Class

There are no recordings of the class allowed without the explicit permission of the instructor.

PARTICIPATION:

You should also post at least TWO messages to the discussion board. Further discussion is optional and ungraded.

GRADING:

Grades will assigned according to standard criteria from A to D- and F. 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 Friday Night at 11pm, except for the first week of the semester. They will become available each week on Sunday morning.

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 two quizzes may be taken 2 times. All other tests will be taken once weekly starting on Sunday. The Final Exam will also be given on-line and covers the final chapters plus lecture Powerpoints.

Tests will be accessed via our Online Campus Canvas website. Your login name will be your NSHE #, as previously. You do NOT need to come to CSN to take any tests.

Scoring:

FINAL 30

QUIZZES 110

Mini Paper 5

DISCUSSION 5

Extra Credit PAPER

TOTAL 150 PTS

Academic

FINAL:

The Final is comprehensive. It will ALSO cover the last 2 weeks readings in OPENSTAX), lecture powerpoints, course outcomes (from the syllabus) and ALL readings in Manis. It will be taken online ONLY on the days offered.

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