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Sociology 120 Syllabus
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Cuyamaca College |
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El Cajon, California |
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Instructor, Dr. Botz
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Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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SOCIOLOGY 120: Introductory Sociology
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Syllabus Quick Links:
[Course Description] [Required Publications and Supplies] [Course
Objectives]
[Methodology, Expectations, and
Requirements] [Attendance] [Student Code of
Conduct] [Course Materials]
[Grade Determination] [Class
Sessions and Reading Schedule] [Final Exam] [Dates to Remember] |
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COURSE SYLLABUS |
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Class Sessions: Thursdays,
6:30 pm to 9:20 pm |
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Location: E-106 Course Length: 16 Weeks |
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Course Description: Sociology 120: Introductory
Sociology:
Study of the nature of social life, the dynamics of human interaction, symbolic foundation of behavior, social organization
and control, social change and the tools of sociological investigation. Three Units; three hours lecture; no
prerequisites
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Required Publications and Supplies |
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Textbook:
Gelles, R.J. and Levine, A. Sociology An Introduction,
(6th edition). McGraw Hill, Inc., New York: New York: 1999
Textbook Study Guide:
Thompson, K. Study Guide to Accompany Gelles and Levine: Sociology an
Introduction, 6thMcGraw Hill, Inc., New York: New York, 1999
edition.
Collateral Reading:
Macionis, J. J., Benokraitis, N. Seeing Ourselves: Classic, Contemporary, and Cross-Cultural Readings in Sociology, Third Edition.
Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs: New Jersey, 1995 |
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Scantron Forms: Scantron form (882ES) for all quizzes and exams. You
will need a scantron the SECOND week of classes, there are weekly reading quizzes and three exams. |
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Three Ring Binder: There are lots and lots and lots of handouts. |
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The listed publications and supplies may be purchased at the Cuyamaca College Bookstore
located next to the Coyote's Den across from the flagpole. A portion of the Bookstore sales
support Student Activities programs at Cuyamaca College. |
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Learning Resource Center Reserve Desk: A copy of the textbook
(Sociology: An Introduction), study guide, and the collateral reading (Seeing Ourselves) are on reserve in the LRC.
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Course Objectives: |
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1. To gain knowledge of sociology will lead to greater understanding,
awareness and appreciation of one's society |
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2. To develop scientific attitudes, thereby increasing a capacity
for critical analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of relevant social phenomena |
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3. To gain a knowledge of the social structures, functions, and
processes which are found in all human societies as well as the range of cultural variability |
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4. To understand the general structure and function of major
social institutions, as well as the complex interactions between them, including recognition of
processes resulting in social disorganization |
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5. To appreciate the importance and value in the application of
sociological knowledge, especially in one's day-to-day living
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Course Content: |
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1. Sociology as a science: theories and methodology |
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2. The society, culture and the individual: socialization, social
interaction, social groups and deviance |
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3. Social stratification and social inequality: social class,
race and ethnicity, gender and age |
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4. Social institutions: family, religion, education, political,
economic and social orders |
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5. Social change in the modern world
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Methodology, Expectations, and
Requirements |
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Instructional Methods: This course will be taught using a variety of instructional
methods including lectures, group activities, individual presentations, class discussions, reading assignments, class
activities, videotapes and class handouts |
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Class Participation: The acquisition of a new information requires considerable
thinking and reflecting. Part of this process can include discussing and sharing the learnings
that you are acquiring. Classroom activities will offer you an opportunity for these discussions and
sharings. It is expected that you will be prepared for the discussions and will participate in
them to the best of your ability. Plus, it's fun and stimulating! |
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Class Discussion Guidelines: You will be encouraged to discuss your observations and
personal experiences to the level of your personal comfort. |
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These discussions are intended to help you understand the richness of diversity in our
society and reach the course objective of gaining knowledge that will lead to greater understanding, awareness and
appreciation of one's society. |
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In order to provide an appropriate environment for these discussions there is zero tolerance
of deprecating and diminishing remarks based on ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, age or sexual orientation. Humor is a vital part of everyday life and thoroughly enjoyed by me. Humor is not to be
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Reading: The study and discussion of Sociology is wonderful! For the class to learn
from and participate in the discussions, you will need to thoroughly read and understand your textbook and collateral
reading. Reading to learn takes concentration and effort. You are provided
with a variety of materials to assist them in the reading process. All textbooks chapters
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Attendance: You are expected to attend class and be on time.
One three hour evening class is the equivalent of an entire week of one hour day classes. Attendance is related to course performance and the ability to take quizzes and other exams.
There are no make-up quizzes since you are allowed to drop your lowest quiz score. In the
event that you miss a class, you are responsible for obtaining the information and assignments missed from a fellow student
and are responsible for knowing that information. You are responsible for having that information
prior to the next class session so that you are prepared to take the quiz. |
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Roll will be taken, however, it is the your responsibility to make sure I know you are
present In other words, my records will be used in determining attendance. If there is any question be
please be sure you check with me before leaving class to make sure you are given credit for attending the
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In accordance with College Policy, you may be dropped for excessive absences and/or
persistent tardiness.
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Student Code of Conduct: All students are
expected to follow the Student Code of Conduct which relies on the personal honor and integrity of Cuyamaca College students
and staff. Obviously any student who engages in any dishonest behavior, including cheating or
plagiarism, will be subject to disciplinary action. In this class that also means
receiving an "F" grade on the project or exam in question. The student will be
ineligible to attend the class session in which the misconduct occurs. |
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Course Materials: You are responsible for all reading
assignments, lecture notes, and course handouts. During the "get-acquainted" session you
will be asked to "make a friend" with whom you can exchange telephone numbers. In the
unlikely event that you are absent, you should be sure to call your "friend" and ask him/her to take lecture notes
for you and to pick up any handouts. This is important, we do not bring the previous week(s) handouts
to class.
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Grading and Evaluation |
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Assignments: You will be assigned work in your Study Guides, and class handout
readings |
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Weekly Quizzes. There will be
weekly quizzes on the material learned in the previous week's lecture and activities. The quizzes
will include material in the Student Study Guide and class handouts. Be sure to KEEP all your
written quiz sheets and scantron forms until the final grades have been posted! Periodically you will receive a
spreadsheet with your weekly quiz scores and exam. If there is an error you must show us your
returned quizzes otherwise our records prevail. DO NOT THROW OUT YOUR QUIZ SHEETS UNTIL THE
FINAL GRADES HAVE BEEN FILED |
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First Exam. The first exam will be on the material learned
Weeks 1 through 5 including Chapters 1 through 7 in the textbook and Study Guide |
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Second Exam. The second exam will be on material learned in
Weeks 6 through 11 including Chapters 8 through 12 in the textbook and Study Guide |
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Third Exam. The third
examination will be on material learned in Weeks 12 through 16 including Chapters 13 through 17 in the textbook and Study
Guide. The third exam will be given during Final Examinations week
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Grade Determination |
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Percentage of Total Grade |
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Quizzes 40 percent |
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First Exam 20 percent |
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Second Exam 20 percent |
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Third Exam (Final Examination Week) 20 percent
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CLASS SESSIONS AND READING SCHEDULE |
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Spring Semester 2000: Thursdays, 7:00 pm to 9:50 pm |
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January 27 Course Overview |
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Topic: The Sociological Perspective |
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Science and Theory in Sociology |
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Reading Activity: Preview Study Guide |
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Homework: Reading Activity: Textbook Reconnaissance |
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Reading Activity: SQ4R Worksheet |
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Reading Activity: Chapters 1 and 2 Outline |
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Reading Gelles: Chapters 1 (The Sociological Perspective) |
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Assignments: Chapter 2 (Science and Theory in Sociology) |
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Macionis: Reading #1 |
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C. Wright Mills: "The Promise of Sociology |
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Reading #2 |
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Peter L. Berger: "Invitation to Sociology" |
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Reading #11 |
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Marvin Harris: "India's Sacred Cow" |
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Study Guide: Thompson: Chapters 1, and 2
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February 3 |
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Quiz 1: Chapters 1 (Sociological Perspective) |
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Chapter 2 (Science and Theory in Sociology) |
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Topic: Culture |
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Reading Activity: |
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Review Quiz (Where was this found?) |
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Second Review of Syllabus (Where are we now?) |
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Read Around: Don't Blame Me! The New "Culture of Victimization" |
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Homework: Reading Activity: Chapter Preview Outline |
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Assignments: Chapter 3 (Culture) |
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Chapter 4 (Socialization Through the Life Course) |
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Macionis: |
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Reading #17 |
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Mary E. Walsh: "Cognitive Development: Children's Understands of
Homelessness" |
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Reading #18 |
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Elijah Anderson: "Growing Up on the Streets" |
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Study Guide: Thompson: Chapter 3 (Culture)
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February 10 |
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Quiz 2: Chapter 3: Culture |
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Topic: Socialization through the Life Course |
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Reading Activity: Review Quiz (Where was this found?) |
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Third Review of Syllabus (Where are we now?) |
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Homework: Reading Activity: Chapter Preview Outline |
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Assignments: Chapter 5: Social Structure |
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Chapter 6: Social Interaction and Social Groups |
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Reading #21 |
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Deborah Tannen, "You Just Don't Understand: Women and Men in Conversation" |
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Reading #22 |
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Marty Westerman. "The Death of the Frito Bandito" |
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Max Weber: "The Characteristics of Bureaucracy" |
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Reading #25 |
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Sally Helgesen: "The Female Advantage" |
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Study Guide: Thompson: Chapter 4: Socialization Through the Life Course
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February 17 |
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Quiz 3: Chapter 4: Socialization Through the Life Course |
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Topics: Social Structure |
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Social Interaction and Social Groups |
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Reading Activity: Sociocultural Evolution: A Summary (fill in the blanks) |
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Homework: Reading Activity: Chapter Preview Outlines |
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Reading Activity: Review Society Study Sheet |
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Reading Gelles: |
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Assignments: Chapter 7: Deviance and Social Control |
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Macionis: |
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Reading #27 |
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Emile Durkheim: "The Functions of Crime" |
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Reading #28 |
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David L. Rosenhan: "On Being Sane in Insane Places |
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Reading #29 |
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Elliott "Currie: "Crime in World Perspective" |
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Study Guide: Thompson: |
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Chapter 5: Social Structure |
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Chapter 6: Social Interaction & Social Groups
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February 24 |
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Quiz 4: Chapter 5: Social Structure |
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Chapter 6: Social Interaction and Social Groups |
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Topic: Deviance and Social Control |
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Homework: Reading Activity: Review Chapter Outlines |
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Reading |
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Assignment: Review Chapters 1-7 |
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Study Guide: Thompson: |
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Chapter 7: Deviance and Social Control
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March 2 |
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Quiz 5: Chapter 7: Deviance and Social Control |
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First Exam: Lectures and Handouts: |
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Weeks 1 through 5 |
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Gelles: Chapters 1-7 |
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Reading Gelles: Chapter 8: Social Stratification |
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Macionis: |
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Reading #30 |
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Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore: "Some Principles of Stratification," with a
response by Melvin Tumin |
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Reading #31 |
Robert B. Reich: "The Global
Economy: Consequences for U. S. Inequality"
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March 9 |
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Topic: Social Stratification |
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Homework: Reading Activity: Review Chapter Outlines |
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Chapter 9: Racial and Ethnic Stratification |
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Reading #33 |
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Burghart Du Bois: "The Souls of Black Folks"W.E. |
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Reading #34 |
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William Julius Wilson, "The Black Ghetto Underclass" |
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Reading #35 |
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William O'Hare: "The Rise of Hispanic Affluence" |
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Reading #36 |
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Terry Huffman: "The Transculturation of Native American College Students" |
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Study Guide: Thompson: |
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Chapter 8 (Social Stratification)
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March 16 |
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Quiz 6: Chapter 8: Social Stratification |
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Topic: Racial and Ethnic Stratification |
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Reading Activity: American Experience: Holocaust Anticipation Guide |
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Homework: Reading Activity: Review Chapter Outlines |
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Written Preview of Chapter 9 (Due Next Week) |
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Reading Gelles: |
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Chapter 10: Gender Stratification |
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Macionis: |
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Reading #37 |
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Margaret Mead: "Sex and Temperament in Three Primitive Societies" |
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Reading #38 |
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Naomi Wolf: "The Beauty Myth" |
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Reading #39 |
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Stephanie Riger: "Why Many Women Don't Report Sexual Harassment" |
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Study Guide: Thompson: |
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Chapter 9: Racial and Ethnic Stratification
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March 23 |
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Quiz 7: Chapter 9: Racial and Ethnic Stratification |
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Topic: Gender Stratification |
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Reading Activity: Rape (Case Study and Videotape) Anticipation Guide |
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Homework: Reading Activity: Review Chapter Outline |
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Reading Activity: Reviving Ophelia: Saving Selves of Adolescent Girls--Book and Video
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Reading Gelles: |
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Assignments: Chapter 11: Family |
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Macionis: |
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Reading #51 |
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Norval D. Glen: "Are Families Really Important?" |
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Study Guide: Thompson: |
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Chapter 10: Gender Stratification
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March 30 |
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Quiz 8: Chapter 10: Gender Stratification |
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Topic: Family |
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Homework: Reading Activity: Review Chapter Outline |
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Reading Gelles: |
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Assignments: Chapter 12: Education |
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Macionis: |
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Reading #57 |
David A. Karp and William C. Yoels: "Why Don't College Students Participate?" |
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Study Guide: Thompson: |
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Chapter 11: Family
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April 6 |
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Quiz 9: Chapter 11: Family |
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Topic: Education |
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In-Class Writing/ |
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Reading Activity: Education Journal |
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Homework: Reading Activity: Review Chapter Outlines |
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Reading Review Chapters 8-12 |
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Study Guide: Thompson: |
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Chapter 12: Education
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April 13 |
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Quiz 10: Chapter 12: Education |
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Second Exam: Lectures and Handouts : |
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Weeks 6 through 11 |
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Gelles: Chapters 8-12 |
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Reading Gelles: Chapter 13: Religion |
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Assignments: |
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Macionis: Reading #54 |
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Kenneth A. Briggs: "Evangelicals in America" |
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Reading #55 |
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Jane ISmith: "Women and Islam" |
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Sociology 120 Dr. Botz
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April 27 No Quiz |
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Topic: Religion |
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Reading Gelles: Chapter 14: Politics |
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Macionis: Reading #47 |
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C. Wright Mills: "The Power Elite" |
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Reading #48 |
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Catharine A. MacKinnon: "Pornography: Morality or Politics? |
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Study Guide: Thompson: Chapter 13: Religion
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May 4 |
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Quiz 11: Chapter 13: Religion |
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Topic: Politics |
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Homework: Reading Activity: Review Chapter Outline |
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Reading Gelles: Chapter 15: The Economy /Work |
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Assignments: |
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Study Guide: Thompson: Chapter 14: Politics
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May 11 |
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Quiz 12: Chapter 14: Politics |
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Topics: The Economy and Work |
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Reading Chapter 16: Population, Global Ecology and Assignments: Urbanization |
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Chapter 17: Collective Behavior/Social Movements |
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Macionis: Reading #45 James D. Woods: "The Corporate Closet" |
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Reading #46 Mary Romero: "Maid in the USA |
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Study Guide: Thompson: |
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Chapter 15: The Economy and Work
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May 18 |
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Quiz 12: Chapter 15: The Economy and Work |
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Topics: Population, Global Ecology and |
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Urbanization |
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Collective Behavior and Social Movements |
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Homework: Reading Activity: Review Chapter Outlines |
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Study Guide: Thompson: |
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Chapter 16: Population, Global Ecology and Urbanization |
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Chapter 17: Collective Behavior and Social Movements |
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Reading |
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Assignment: Review Chapters 13-17
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Final Examination Week |
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May 25 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm |
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Quiz: Chapter 16: Population, Global Ecology and Urbanization |
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Chapter 17: Collective Behavior and Social Movements |
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Third Exam: Lectures and Handouts : |
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Weeks 12 through 16 |
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Gelles: Chapters 13-17
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The schedule and procedures in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating
circumstances |
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This course adheres to the policies outlined in the Cuyamaca College catalogue.
For further information, see Academic Policies stated in the catalogue |
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-Dates to Remember- |
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February |
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February 3: College Hour 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
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February 5: ABSOLUTELY LAST DAY TO ADD A CLASS Be sure to register so you aren't
disappointed! |
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February 18, 19: Holiday: Lincoln Day |
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February 21: Holiday: Washington Day |
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February 26: Last Day to Apply for Credit/No Credit |
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March |
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March 7: College Hour: 6 pm to 7 pm |
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March 14: Professional Development Day (No Classes) |
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April |
April 5: College Hour: 10 am to 11 am |
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April 15: Last Day to Drop Semester Length |
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Classes |
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April 17-22: Holiday: Spring Recess |
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May |
May 1: College Hour: 2 pmto 3 pm |
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May 20-30: Final Exams |
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May 29: Holiday: Memorial Day |
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May 31: Commencement
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