Course Syllabus

 
SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology
Fall/2021 
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Instructor name: Andrew J. Teesdale
Phone: 319-440-9374 (Text Messages Preferred, email first)
Email: Andrew.teesdale@hawkeyecollege.edu 
Office location: Blackhawk Hall, Online
Office hours: By Appointment via Zoom - MW 2:15pm to 4:15pm. Before and after class when possible.
E-mail from Monday to Friday will be responded to within 24hr, E-mail from Friday 5pm to Sunday will be responded to on Monday. 
COURSE INFORMATION
Credits: 3.00 
Course Start Date: 08/23/21 
Course End Date: 12/16/21
Section: Soc-110-7 & Soc-110-8 & Soc-110-9
Room and Time: 

Soc-110-7 Lecture Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00AM - 10:50AM, Library, Room 204
Soc-110-8 Lecture Monday, Wednesday 01:00PM - 02:15PM, Bremer, Room 108
Soc-110-9 Lecture Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00PM - 12:50PM, Bremer, Room 165

Number of Weeks: 16
PREREQUISITES AND/OR COREQUISITES
NONE REQUIRED 
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course surveys the basic principles, concepts, and research findings of social life from small groups to societies. The course examines a range of sociological explanations for the various forms of social behaviors and establishes a basis for reflection and further study in the field.
COURSE GOALS
I.    Focus on the sociological perspective and its use in analysis of group behavior.
II.    Examine and apply the main theoretical perspectives used by sociologists.
III.    Demonstrate the use of the scientific method in gathering data and drawing inferences about social behavior.
IV.    Introduce the basic sociological concepts of culture, social structure, and socialization.
V.    Examine the concepts of social diversity and social inequality.
VI.    Consider the structure and interdependence of the basic social institutions.
VII.    Examine the processes of social change.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
I.    Evaluate social issues by way of the sociological perspective. 
II.    Determine the impact of differences found within social groups of all kinds. 
III.    Investigate social class differences in order to explain social inequality. 
IV.    Analyze the importance of social organization (culture and social structure) in people's lives. 
V.    Consider the various ways and manners through which society and culture evolve. 
VI.    Distinguish between the functions of social institutions. 
VII.    Recognize the importance of social conformity. 
INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOME(S)
I.    CRITICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING - Students will acquire, evaluate, and analyze information; develop sound reasoning skills; and apply the principles of the scientific method.
II.    COMMUNITY/GLOBAL AWARENESS - Students will recognize and appreciate diversity, historical viewpoints, and the global perspective.
COURSE MATERIALS
Sociology: Understanding and Changing the Social World, Comprehensive Edition v2.0
By: Steven E. Barkan Published: 2016 Discipline: Sociology Textbooks ISBN (Digital): 978-1-4533-7899-1
Student Link: https://students.flatworldknowledge.com/course/2594212
This course is participating in Hawkeye Community College's Inclusive Access Initiative, which means that you will be able to access your course materials at the lowest possible price, directly inside of Canvas. All you need to do is simply click on the course material link. If you would like to opt-out of this program and not be billed for your use of your course materials, you can do so at any time before the add-drop deadline. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to support@willolabs.com. 
All other course materials such as lecture slides, class notes, handouts, video, audio, and additional materials are given by the choice of the instructor with all copyrights maintained. All recordings, audio or visual, may only be created with the expressed permission of the instructor and can only be done so for personal use and cannot be distributed in any form. 
STUDENT RESOURCES
The Student Resources link in your Canvas course navigation provides information about technical support, library resources, tutoring, and other student services available to support your learning. Contact the 24/7 Canvas Support Hotline (844-392-2803) or Student Tutoring and Computer Lab (319-296-4029) with questions. 
GRADING CRITERIA
To meet the course outcomes, you will be expected to: 
1.  Attend class regularly and participate in class discussions.
2.  Read all assigned material prior to class.
3.  Complete outside assignments thoroughly and on time
4.  Complete all in class quizzes and/or exams.

Exams (225 points)

There will be four exams worth 75 points each. Tests will consist of
multiple choice questions designed to reflect your understanding of
concepts and pertinent issues. You will need to demonstrate critical
thinking skills in applying concepts and ideas presented in class and in the
readings. Exams will be taken in class or at the testing center using the class site system. If all four exam are taken, the lowest score will be dropped. 

Classroom Assignments (50 points):

There will be several classroom assignments which may include quizzes,
discussion boards, and in class assignments. 
To earn the total points, you must log in the days or weeks that the activates are offered and complete any assigned work. A loss of points will also occur the requirements of a productive classroom-learning environment are broken. Many of the class activities cannot be made up in cases of unexcused absence. Late or make-up will only be accepted at the decision of the instructor.

Two activities/assignments may be dropped over the semester to account for such situations. If you do not miss any of these assessments, your two lowest scores will be dropped when calculating your grade. If you know in advance that you will be missing class, contact the instructor at least one class period before the absence to discuss the possibility of alternative arrangements.

The major activities are as follows:

Status Follow Along Activity
Groups Follow Along Activity
Race the Power
Gender Advertising Analysis
Let's Play House

Written Assignments (110 points):

There will be a minimum of three substantial written assignments. Late papers will be eligible for no more than 60% credit. Details of all three assignments are provided later in the syllabus.

Sociological Imagination Paper

Norm Violation Paper

Social Analysis of Holiday paper

HOW FINAL GRADES ARE DETERMINED

Total points for the course are an approximation and subject to change; changes will be noted verbally in class, emailed using the Hawkeye email system, and/ or post to Canvas class site. The instructor also reserves the right to modify (lower or rise), within reason, the letter grade of a student to represent their understanding of the course material and classroom involvement including attendance. Grades will be finalized during the last week after the third exam, no evaluations or work will be accepted after that time. There will be no extra credit formal offered, but if given will be given to all students. The final grade will be assigned based on the total points earned out of the total point available. The total points earned valued will be rounded to nearest integer; tie breaking will be done in favor of the student. Plus, and minuses will be used in this class.

GRADING SCALE

Letter Grade              Percentage                    
    A    100 – 93.33    
    A-    93.32 – 90.00    
    B+    89.99 – 86 .66       
    B    86.65 – 83.33           
    B-    83.32 – 80.00    
    C+    79.99 – 76.66      
    C    75.65 – 73.33      
        C-    73.32 – 70.00        
    D+    69.99 – 66.66         
    D    66.65 – 63.33         
    D-    63.32 – 58.00         
    F    58.00 – 00.00

LATE WORK/MAKE-UP TEST POLICY

All late work and make-up work is at the choice of the instructor. All late work will face a point deduction based on the choice of the instructor. There will be no make ups for class assignments. Pay close attention to both the time and day assessment items are due. Your lowest 2 class assignments will be dropped.

If you expect to miss an exam, contact me at least one class period ahead of time for alternative arrangements to be considered, which must allow for taking the exam prior to the scheduled time in class. If you miss an exam because of an emergency and/or special circumstances outside of your control that you can document, an alternative arrangement to be considered. It will be your responsibility to reschedule a missed exam and all exams must be made up within a responsible amount of time (typical a week) of the original exam date unless circumstances prevent you from returning to class. Make up exam with be performed by the Hawkeye Community College testing center, or by a method approved by the instructor. If you have an unexcused absence during an exam (i.e. do not contact me to make arrangements prior to the exam, or have not documentation as to the absence) then you will be allowed to take the exam at 50% the value. 

Assignments and papers are due at the beginning of class and must be received by the time and date they are due to receive full credit. Only large point (11+) papers may be turned in late, within a week of the deadline, and will earn no more than 60% credit. 
PARTICIPATION/ATTENDANCE POLICY
You are expected to participate in all assigned activities in the course. Attendance will be measured by completion of course assignments. A college class demands that the student be self-motivated and self-disciplined. You are responsible to keep up with the schedule, assignments, and exams. I will be contacting you throughout the semester by email, and the learning system is available at all times.

Students are encouraged to attend every class as regular attendance contributes to successful course completion. If you are unable to attend a given course day as a student, you should contact me by email/phone with notification of the absence. While attendance is not a graded component of the course, many of the activities and discussions cannot be completed outside of the course. If notice of the absence is sent to me before the class, I may give an alternative assignment, or instructions as to how to complete the missed work. All late work and make-up work are at the choice of the instructor.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
The best learning takes place in an environment where faculty and students exhibit trust and mutual respect. In a productive learning environment, faculty and students work cooperatively, recognize and respect differences, model the values of character and citizenship, and become lifelong learners. Students promote trust by preparing honest and thoughtful work, and by expecting evaluation based on performance. Faculties promote trust by setting clear guidelines for assignments and evaluations, honest feedback, and by assigning bias-free grades.

Students show respect by being prepared and attending class on time, by paying attention, contributing to discussions, listening respectfully to others’ points of view, meeting deadlines, and by striving for their best performance. Faculty show respect by their timeliness and preparedness, by taking students seriously, by valuing their goals and aspirations, and by providing honest feedback. In a productive learning environment, faculty and students work cooperatively, recognize and respect differences, model the values of character and citizenship, and become lifelong learners.

Students are expected to engage in appropriate "netiquette" within the online course room. Inappropriate behaviors, such as but not limited to swearing, discussion of inappropriate issues NOT related to the course room material, or any type of intolerance or rudeness to other learners will not be tolerated and may result in failing the class. Treat others as you like to be treated and everything should be fine! If you have a concern that something, you want to write would offend others in the course room, run it by me first. Simply contact me via the Hawkeye or Canvas email. As well, if you are aware of any student being mistreated or harassed in this course (including yourself); please bring it to my immediate attention. There is a zero tolerance for any student being mistreated. This will be a SAFE place for the expression of ideas and exchanges.
*ACADEMIC FREEDOM STATEMENT*
Hawkeye Community College champions the ideal of academic freedom for its instructors, students, administrators, staff and all members of the community it serves. 
The College pledges to protect the communication of ideas that are academically valid, creative, and challenging, as well as points of view that are original and alternative, in all venues and media associated with the college. Instructors, students, and any other participants in college-based dialogues will make every effort to utilize information that is timely, factually accurate and relevant to student learning outcomes. 
The College shall provide a safe learning environment that stimulates a desire for life-long learning. The College requires all members to practice civility, academic decorum, and mutual respect, as well as inclusion of all members of the community. Hawkeye Community College embraces its role in promoting social responsibility, active citizenship and the protection of rights guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States 
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND CONDUCT POLICY
The integrity of an academic program and degree rests on the principle that the grades awarded to students must reflect only their own individual efforts and achievement.

Students are required to perform the work specified by the instructor and are responsible for the content of work submitted, such as papers, reports, examinations, and other work. Violations of academic integrity include various types of plagiarism and cheating. 
*Plagiarism*
*Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to: 
•    Using exact words from a source without appropriate crediting
•    Cutting and pasting electronically from any source without appropriate crediting
•    Using wording and/or sentence structure too close to the original in paraphrasing
•    Using visual images in whole or in part created by someone else without appropriate crediting
•    Buying a paper and presenting any part of it as your own
•    Borrowing any part of a paper and presenting it as your own without appropriate crediting
•    Falsifying or inventing any information or citation in an academic exercise
*Cheating*
*Cheating includes, but is not limited to: 
•    Obtaining or giving assistance in any academic work such as on quizzes, tests, homework, etc., without instructor's consent
•    Taking a test or course or turning in work for someone else
•    Allowing someone to take a test or course or turn in work in your name
•    Using crib notes or electronic devices to get unauthorized assistance on tests or other in-class work
•    Using work from another class or previous semester without instructor consent
*EMAIL POLICY*
Each enrolled Hawkeye student is provided a free email account while in attendance. Hawkeye sends important college information including your grades, attendance, graduation, etc by email only. All email communication between faculty, advisors, staff and students will only be through this account. Accessing your email at least once a week will keep your account current, including access to your SOAR account. If you have problems with your email or WebAdvisor account, contact the Student Tutoring and Computer Lab in Bremer 127, 319-296-4029, http://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/students/services/student-tutoring-and-computer-lab or the Library. 
CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY
Class meetings can occasionally be called off due to bad weather, a college closing, or a teacher absence. Because Hawkeye Community College classes are supported by an online course management system, it is in students' best interest to log into their course(s) after cancellation(s). If a class meeting is cancelled for any reason, course deadlines (such as tests, papers, or projects) are subject to change, but may still be in place. Students are encouraged to log into their course(s) to review deadlines and check for any revised instructions from faculty. 
STUDENTS' SPECIAL NEEDS STATEMENT
Hawkeye Community College (HCC) strives for student-centered, quality education with flexibility to allow for students' special needs. Students with physical, mental, or learning disabilities should contact the Special Needs Coordinator in Student Services at 319-296-4014 or specialneeds@hawkeyecollege.edu to learn how to apply for accommodations at HCC. Or, visit our website for more information and forms: http://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/students/services/student-disability-services/default.aspx 
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Hawkeye Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; political affiliation; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by Iowa Code §§ 216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.). Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: John Clopton (Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for Employees) or Nancy Henderson (Title IX Coordinator for Students), Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015, telephone 319-296-4405, email: equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312/730-1560, fax 312/730-1576. 
DISCLAIMER
This syllabus is believed to be accurate at the time it was written. However, the instructor reserves the right to make changes as deemed necessary, provided notification is given to the students. 
COURSE CALENDAR
***All chapters assigned should be read before the first day they are covered in class*** 

DATE     TOPIC     Chapter 
8/23 - 8/25 - 8/27    Introduction - Sociology     Ch. 1 
8/30 - 9/1 - 9/3     The Sociology Perspective     Ch. 1 
9/3     Sociological Imagination paper due 
9/6     College Holiday – No Classes! 
9/8 - 9/10     The Sociology Perspective    Ch. 1
9/13 - 9/15 - 9/17    Methods of Studying Society     Ch. 2 
9/20     Exam Chapters     Ch. 1-2 
9/22 - 9/24     Culture and Society     Ch. 3 
9/27 - 9/29 - 10/1     Social Structure, Groups, and Organizations     Ch. 5 
10/4 - 10/6 - 10/8      Socialization     Ch. 4 
10/11 - 10/13 - 10/15     Ineraction    Ch. 6
10/18     Exam Chapters     Ch. 4-6 
10/20 - 10/22     Deviance and Social Control     Ch. 7 
10/25 – 10/27 - 10/28    Movie Week
11/1     Norm Violation paper due 
11/3 - 11/4     Social Differentiation and Stratification     Ch. 8 
11/8 - 11/10 - 11/12     Race and Ethnic Differentiation     Ch. 10
11/15 - 11/17    Gender Differentiation    Ch. 11
11/19     Exam Chapters     Ch.7-8-10-11
11/22 to 11/26     College Holiday - No Classes! 
11/29 - 12/1 - 12/3     Family     Ch. 15 
12/6    Social Analysis of Holiday paper due 
12/8 - 12/10    Education    Ch. 16
12/13    Final Exam     Ch. 1-8,10-11,15
Include a tentative weekly calendar. List due dates of major assignments, tests, and other evaluated activities. May include important college dates such as beginning registration dates for following semester, last date of withdraw, etc.