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Introduction to Sociology • Fall 2009 • 1
Course Number: 10-809-196 • Section 2 • Fall 2009 •
Course Description: Introduces students to the basic concepts of sociology: culture, socialization, social stratification, multi-culturalism, and the five institutions, including family, government, economics, religion, and education. Other topics include demography, deviance, technology, environment, social issues, social change, social organization, and workplace issues.
This course outcome summary includes the competencies and criteria for Introduction to Sociology (10-809-196). This course is part of the General Studies Core offered throughout the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS). The course competencies are consistent among the colleges and are at baccalaureate level to accommodate student success in transfer to four-year colleges.
Instructor Information:Mike Klemp-North, Ph.D.
Office: A 155
Telephone: (715) 803-1859
Fax: (715) 301-2859
E-Mail: [email protected]
Meebo: mike_klemp_north.ntc
Office Hours:
Monday: 8PM -10PM (online)
Tuesday: 9 AM - 11 AM (office)
Wednesday: 8 PM-9PM (online)
or by appointment
Introduction to Sociology
Textbook Information:Macionis, J.J. (2008). Sociology (12th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. ISBN - 10: 0136016456 ISBN - 13: 978-0136016458
Course Details:Location: A208 and http://elearn.ntc.eduCourse Pre / Co-requisites: NoneDates: Wednesdays 8/26- 12/9Class Time: 8 AM - 10:50 AM
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Academic Integrity: A majority of the work in this class is to be completed by you alone. In addition, the work is to be unique, original, and
your own.
Academic honesty is a core principle of learning and scholarship. When you violate this principle, you cheat yourself of the confidence that comes from knowing you have mastered the targeted skills, knowledge and core abilities.
All members of the learning community share an interest in protecting the value, integrity, and credibility of the outcomes of this learning experience. Since we value acting responsibly and demonstrating integrity, please avoid the following behaviors as they will negatively impact your success in this course:
• Plagiarism - presenting someone else's words, ideas, or data as your own work.
• Fabrication - using invented information or the falsifying research or other findings.
• Cheating - misleading others to believe you have mastered competencies or other learning outcomes that you have not mastered. Examples include, but are not limited to:
• Copying from another learner's work
• Allowing another learner to copy from your work
• Using resource materials or information to complete an assessment without permission from your instructor
• Collaborating on an assessment (graded assignment or test) without permission from the instructor
• Taking a test for someone else or permitting someone else to take a test for you
• Academic Misconduct - other academically dishonest acts such as tampering with grades, taking part in obtaining or distributing any part of an assessment, or selling or buying products such as papers, research, projects or other artifacts that document achievement of learning outcomes.
Disciplinary action may include failure of the course and other actions by the College.
ADA StatementIf you feel you may need an accommodation or special services for this class, please see me or call the Caroline S. Mark Center for Disabilities at 715-675-3331 ext 4085 or 1-888-682-7144 ext 4085 or TTY 715-675-6341. Information regarding these services is available at
http://www.ntc.edu/students/studentservicesdisability.htm
NTC PoliciesStudents with questions regarding affirmative action, equal opportunity, harassment, computer use or information about any other NTC policies may refer to the current NTC catalog or student handbook available in Student Services or at this website: http://www.ntc.edu/about/policies.htm
Computer Use PolicyThis class is a blended course. Please review the NTC Computer Use Policy at: http://www.ntc.edu/about/compuse.html In addition, if you have questions concerning technical support contact the student help desk provided by NTC (Ext 1660 or [email protected]).
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Classroom DemeanorThe classroom is an environment where students are free to learn, express, and share their opinions. A sense of community is formed by promoting cooperation among students while celebrating the diversity of talents, experiences and beliefs. Upon achieving this type of community an environment conducive to learning and academic success is created. Students will be expected to promote the sense of community and learning environment. If students fail to work on achieving this sense of community and learning environment, they will be asked to leave the class. If asked to leave, the student will be required to meet with the instructor on a one – on –one basis. If after
this conversation there are still behaviors in conducive to the sense of community and learning a follow-up meeting will occur with the Dean’s Office.
AttendanceAs an adult learner, you most likely have multiple roles and commitments to juggle. In addition to being a student, you may be an employee, a parent, a community leader, or a caregiver to a family member. As your teacher, I too have many responsibilities and multiple roles. Therefore, we need to work together to accomplish the intended learning outcomes for this course.
Responsible attendance means that you will plan your schedule so that you can manage your time so that you can complete your assignments/assessments on or before the date they are due. However, regardless of how organized we think we are, unexpected emergencies do happen. All scheduled assignments must be submitted before absence or by an agreed upon date between you and the instructor.
If you stop attending permanently, please drop yourself officially. You can do this at the student services desk. Failure to do so will result in an F for the course.
Core Ability StatementCore Abilities are broad outcomes or skills that every graduate of an NTC program is expected to achieve. These skills go beyond the content of a specific course or program and are the skills employers tell us they expect employees to have.
NTC has identified seven Core Abilities that are important in every area of learning.
• Communicate effectively. • Act responsibly. • Work productively. • Work cooperatively. • Demonstrate integrity. • Think critically and creatively. • Develop global awareness.
Three of these core abilities have been identified as important in this course:• Communicate effectively
• Think critically and creatively
• Develop global
awareness.
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Performance-based Instruction This is a performance-based course. It is designed around 10 competencies. You will be required to show me the learning by demonstrating your skills. Your grade will be based on your performance of those competencies according to the criteria outlined in your learning plans.
Course Competencies Competencies are what learners will be able to do as a result of the learning experience. Competencies are about doing, not about knowing. Course competencies specify what learners will be able to do after successfully completing the course. In this course, the competencies that you must master at a C or are:
• Describe sociological perspectives related to current issues, problems, and / or institutions.
• Analyze importance of culture within societies.
• Summarize the influence of socialization on human behavior.
• Apply deviance theories.
• Analyze the power of groups to influence behavior.
• Assess the consequences of social, racial, ethnic, gender, age, sexual orientation, and other inequities.
• Evaluate the impact of global/international changes (environment, technology, population, etc.) on society.
• Analyze how institutions (economy, family, religion, political systems, and education, etc.) function in society.
• Assess the impact of social stratification.
• Apply sociological perspectives related to current issues, problems, and / or institutions.
Assessment Plan:The grade you achieve in this course is entirely up to you. Advanced preparation and participation in activities, as well as completion of course work will all help you achieve the personal goals you set for yourself. To help you, I will utilize a wide variety of teaching methodologies and assessments to help you maximize your learning potential. In this course several learning activities have been developed and placed within the learning plans to provide better understanding. Be open to new activities in order to help yourself reach new personal and professional levels of achievement and success. The following items will be part of your assessment for this course and contribute to your final grade:
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Performance Assessment TasksYou are responsible for completing three Performance Assessment Tasks that are presented during the semester (possible 40 points each). These assessment tasks are in-class projects that involve further discussion and interaction with your classmates. The tasks will be tied to the field of sociology as it relates to the competencies and readings presented within the course.
Chapter On-Line TestsThe textbook website has an opportunity for you to assess your comprehension of each chapter. At the completion of each learning plan you will need to have completed and have the results of the ten question assessment e-mail to the instructor ([email protected]). The assessment is located under the study guide button for each chapter. You are only to do the multiple choice assessment. This assignment will not be graded on your score rather on your completion. The assessments are due at 11:59 on the last Sunday of each learning plan. For each chapter (21 total) you complete five points will be automatically awarded (105 points).
Unit ExamsThere will be three unit exams each worth 50 points each given during the semester. These unit exams will consist of objective style questions covering the text, lecture, and other media presentations. The lowest of the unit exam scores will be dropped from your overall grade.
Capstone ProjectThe final week of the semester you will be asked to complete an oral presentation lasting 3 to 5 minutes on a subject pertaining to the competencies and objectives of this course. This presentation will be worth 100 points. Ten of these points will be awarded upon successful approval of your presentation outline. More information on this assignment will be handed out in the upcoming weeks.
Final AssessmentAt the conclusion of the semester you will complete three essays each worth 25 points. These essays will cover course material in respect to the competencies and objectives for the course (75 points).
Grading Scale:
Grade Percentage Points
A 90-100 450-500
B 80-89 400-449
C 70-79 350-399
D 60-69 300-349
F Below 59 Below 299
Support Services The Learning Center (AKA Goal lab), the TRIO program, and Student tutors are free programs that offer students a variety of resources. If you are struggling at any time, I encourage you to communicate with me and the Learning Center. They have trained professionals that have done an excellent job of helping many of my students in the past. I will do my best to help every student, but keep in mind I can have up to 192 students in a single semester.
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Course CalendarDate and
Learning PlanReadings Course Information and Due
Dates
LP 1: 8/26 & 9/2 Chapters 1 and 2 Study Guides Due: 9/6/09 @ 11:59 PM
LP 2: 9/9 & 9/16 Chapters 3 and 4 PAT 1: 9/16/09Study Guides Due: 9/20/09 @ 11:59 PM
LP 3: 9/23 & 9/30 Chapters 5, 6 and 7 Study Guides Due:10/4/09 @ 11:59 PM
October 7th Unit 1 ExamUnit 1 Exam
LP 4: 10/7 & 10/14 Chapters 8 and 9 Study Guides Due: 10/18/09 @ 11:59 PM
LP 5: 10/21& 10/28 Chapters 10, 11, and 12 PAT 2: 10/28/09Study Guides Due: 11/1/09 @ 11:59 PM
October 28th Capstone Project Outline Due in ClassCapstone Project Outline Due in Class
LP 6: 11/4 Chapters 13, 14, and 15 Study Guides Due: 11/8/09@ 11:59 PM
November 11th Unit 2 ExamUnit 2 Exam
LP 7: 11/11 Chapters 16, and 17 Study Guides Due: 11/15/09 @ 11:59 PM
LP 8: 11/18 & 11/25 Chapters 18, 19, 20, and 21 PAT 3: 11/25/09Study Guides Due: 11/29/09 @ 11:59 PM
December 2nd Unit 3 Exam and Final Assessment Completed In ClassUnit 3 Exam and Final Assessment Completed In Class
Last Day of Class 12/9 Capstone Projects Presented In ClassCapstone Projects Presented In Class
I have provided learning plans and a syllabus with a schedule listing class sessions and due dates for assignments and assessments. I will work to keep the course on the published schedule. However, if alterations to the schedule are necessary, I reserve the right to
make changes to the syllabus when I believe it is to your benefit to do so. I will communicate those changes to you in a timely manner to avoid any surprises and help you continue to do well in the course.
