4/1/2014 DATE Social Science/Education DIVISION

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COURSE NUMBER SOC280 TITLE Introduction to SociologySEM CR HRS 3 LT HRS 3 LAB HRS SOE HRS ECH COURSE PCS # (Assigned by Administration)

PREREQUISITES: NoneCatalog Description (40 Word Limit): Study of human interaction focusing onsocial influences shaping personality, structure and dynamics of human society.Topics include: sociological perspective, culture, society, social interaction; social change in global perspective; socialization; families; social class; and socialstratification; race and ethnicity; and deviance.

CONTENT LECTURE LAB OUTLINE HOURS HOURS

Study of Sociology (What is Sociology, Methods)5Individual and Society (Culture, Socialization, Social Interaction, Groups, Networks, Organization, Conformity and Deviance)10Stratification (Class, Global, Gender, Racial and Ethnic, Aging)15Social Institutions (Government, Work, Economy, Families, Education, Religion) 10Social Change (Health, Sexuality, Population, Urbanization, Environment, Globalization) 5EVALUATION: Quizzes X Exams X Oral Pres. x Papers X Lab Work Projects x Comp.Final X Other Group Activities

Textbook: Required:Title Introduction to Sociology Author Anthony Giddens, Mitchel Duneier, Richard P. Appelbaum, Deborah Carr Publisher WW Norton Volume/Edition 9 (Seagull edition) Copyright Date 2014Title Everyday Sociology Author Karen Sternheimer Publisher WW Norton Volume/Edition Copyright Date 2010Instructor Options:Title The Blind Side Author Michael Lewis Publisher WW Norton Volume/Edition Copyright Date 2007 Title The Cosmopolitan Canopy Author Elijah Anderson Publisher WW Norton Volume/Edition Copyright Date 2011Major Course SegmentHours Learning OutcomeStudy of Sociology 5 Define sociology and distinguish the discipline from related fields (Giddens, et al.). Describe the sociological imagination (Giddens, et al. and Sternheimer). Introduce the founders of sociology, classical sociological theory, American sociology, and modern sociology theory (Giddens, et al.), Describe both qualitative and quantitative research methods (Giddens, et al.). Describe causality versus correlation, variables, hypothesis testing, validity, reliability, generalizability, and the role of the researcher (Giddens, et al.). Explain how research is conducted and how statistics work (Giddens, et al. and Sternheimer). Individual and Society 10 Define culture (Giddens, et al.). Describe material and nonmaterial culture, including status symbols (Giddens, et al. and Sternheimer). Discuss the role of media in culture (Giddens, et al.). Explain examples of various types of media (television, magazines, email) (Sternheimer). Describe the socialization process (limits, theories, and agents of socialization) (Giddens, et al.). Describe the social construction of reality (Giddens, et al.). Explain impression management, norm breaching, stigma, and identity (Sternheimer). Describe social group dynamics (type and size) (Giddens, et al.). Describe how networks and organizations work (Giddens, et al. and Sternheimer). Describe the changes in civic engagement (Sternheimer). Explain social deviance (Giddens, et al.). Discuss functionalist and symbolic interactionist approaches to deviance and social control (Giddens, et al. and Sternheimer). Discuss crime (types, rates, and crime reduction) (Giddens, et al. and Sternheimer). Stratification 15 Introduce inequality and discuss different types of stratification (Giddens, et al. and Sternheimer). Describe global inequality (Giddens, et al.). Explain social mobility (Giddens, et al.). Distinguish between sex and gender (Giddens, et al.). Describe gender differences and sociological explanations for gender differences, including doing gender (Giddens, et al. and Sternheimer). Discuss sociology of sexuality (Giddens, et al. and Sternheimer). Describe gender inequality (Giddens, et al. and Sternheimer). Discuss myths about race (Giddens, et al.). Describe the history of race (Giddens, et al.). Distinguish between race and ethnicity (Giddens, et al. and Sternheimer). Discuss various ethnic groups in the U.S. (Giddens, et al.). Describe minority-majority group relations (Giddens, et al. and Sternheimer). Discuss prejudice, discrimination, and racism (Giddens, et al.). Discuss the culture of poverty (Giddens, et al.). Describe how poverty exists in the U.S. (Giddens, et al.). Discuss the U.S. social class system (Giddens, et al. and Sternheimer).Social Institutions 10 Identify different types of legitimate authority (Giddens, et al.). Discuss obedience to authority (Giddens, et al.). Describe authority, legitimacy, and the state (Giddens, et al. and Sternheimer). Describe radical power and persuasion (Giddens, et al.). Describe the history of capitalism (Giddens, et al.). Discuss theories about the transition to capitalism (Giddens, et al.). Discuss recent changes in capitalism (Giddens, et al. and Sternheimer). Describe the role of the corporation in capitalism (Giddens, et al.). Describe family forms and changes (Giddens, et al.). Discuss the boundaries between public and private family life and between family and work (Giddens, et al. and Sternheimer). Discuss gender inequality within the family and racial inequality between families (Giddens, et al. and Sternheimer). Describe the pecking order (Giddens, et al.). Discuss the future of families (Giddens, et al.). Define religion (Giddens, et al.). Discuss theory and religion (Giddens, et al.). Discuss secularization (Giddens, et al.). Explain the power of religion (Giddens, et al. and Sternheimer). Discuss religion and the social landscape (Giddens, et al.). Discuss the commercialization of religious life (Giddens, et al.). Discuss the sect-church process and growth of conservative churches (Giddens, et al.). Describe the functions of education, the role of schools (do they matter, what goes on in them, and higher education) (Giddens, et al.). Discuss inequalities in schooling (Giddens, et al. and Sternheimer).

Social Change 5 Describe the rise of the medical profession, the meaning of sickness, the U.S. health-care system, the sociology of mental health, and global poverty (Giddens, et al.). Discuss collective action and social movements (Giddens, et al.). Describe the change from premodern, to modern, to postmodern society (Giddens, et al.). Discuss the causes of social change (Giddens, et al. and Sternheimer).NOTE: The Blind Side could be used in a couple of ways. (1) The instructor could pull examples from The Blind Side as the class moves through the semester to illustrate sociological concepts. (2) The instructor could have students read the book towards the end of the semester to pull together the course content into one cohesive story. The Blind Side should be used to illustrate concepts under culture, socialization, social control, gender, race, poverty, family, and education. Alternately, the instructor may choose to supplement the course with The Cosmopolitan Canopy. The book can be used to illustrate concepts such as race, social class, social interaction, and urbanization.

GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS AND LEARNER COMPETENCIESTHIS COURSE MEETS THE FOLLOWING GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS:Goal 2b:UNDERSTAND THE FUNCTIONS OF GROUPS AND INSTITUTIONS WITHIN SOCIETY.Explain the contributions of diverse groups to the advancement of civilization.Goal 7a:Survey major human values and belief systems Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of values and beliefs on societal dynamics.