Eastern Connecticut State University

Sociology 100-02 Fall 2017 Syllabus Overview

Richard Paul Devine, PhD

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Soc 100-02 -- Tuesdays/Thursdays Goddard Hall 104 -- 2-3:15 p.m.

Richard Paul Devine, PhD

Grading guides: Two homework assignments are due before class for each date a reading is
listed. These are: (1) Junction Education quizzes; and (2) Before Class Reading Reflection mini-
essays -- BCRRMEs. <><><>Reading essays are due in Blackboard in the tab Essays do Here.

Junction Education quizzes are done directly through the Junction Education link. In order to
attain full credit for the highest of your three quiz scores you need to complete the quiz for
each listed chapter three (3) times before the beginning of class.
In completing the Grade Point Estimate Assignment, each student is allowed to delete the
lowest three (3) quiz scores and the lowest three (3) BCRRME scores if any are missed.1

Cancellation policy:
Reading Review Reflection Essays and three quiz completions are always due as posted on this
syllabus schedule, even if there are class cancellations.
Dates when Two Chapters are listed: Only one is required, second can be extra credit
When two chapters are listed for the same date, students may choose to post BCRRMEs and the
required Junction Education quizzes for only one chapter. However, if both chapters are
completed successfully, 10 points extra credit may be added Grade Point Estimate Assignment
for each additional chapter.2 Additional pertinent information may be available in Blackboard
tabs Syllabus or Grading Readings and Homework Essays.
Cardinal learning Objectives:

To develop introductory level knowledge of the facts, concepts, and principles of the course
subject matter: i.e., sociology and its perspectives, theories, and methods.

To learn how to find files within computer data systems.

o In this course, through the nationally recognized Learning Management System of
Blackboard.

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If there are contrary statements elsewhere in the syllabus or in Blackboard, they are superseded by this rule.
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Such a claim cannot be made unless homework is properly completed on all other required chapters; however, it
is legitimate if a student completes two chapters on one date when two are listed but not on any other date.
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o This skill will benefit students greatly in later job search and in work online if a
position is found involving client aid through online networks.

To aid each student to improve oral and written communication skills.

o In a faculty externship several years ago, I learned that this is the essential element
in whether or not an applicant will be hired for a position.
o It is also important, in and of itself, for an educated person to know how to speak
and write well.

1. Official Course Description from Eastern Catalogue:3

An introduction to sociological concepts and their application to the analysis of social behavior.
Major areas of emphasis are socialization of the individual, groups, culture, social interaction,
social structure, and social change.

2. Course Objectives:

CSUS Common Course, GER IVA-Social Sciences, LAC T1SS-Social Science. This course is
designed to meet the outcome priorities of the LAC Tier 1 Social Sciences:

1. Understanding the complexity and diversity of human behavior and

2. Exploring the multiple factors and processes that shape individuals, families, groups,
organizations, communities, institutions and societies.

Upon completion of this course, it is the intention of this syllabus structure that students will be
able to have achieved the following student learning outcomes (SLOs), stated as course
objectives:

Space for notes to be added by student or instructors. N.B. These statements have benefited
from items listed by Dr. Nicolas Simon in an example syllabus from Spring 2017.

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Objectives How the learning How the learning

outcomes will be met? outcomes will be
measured/evaluated?
FIRST OBJECTIVE: 1. Lectures 1 -- Homework
Understand the multifaceted and dynamic 2. Readings essays
interactions within and between 3. Group Discussions to be posted in
individuals, social systems, social with reports to the Blackboard
structures, and social institutions. full class
4. And especially 2 -- Quizzes and
Instructor addition: There is a difference Composing exams.
between social relationships and societal homework essays
structures. to be posted in 3 E Portfolio(s)
How we may be identified as by others Blackboard An Electronic or E
may not agree with how we would like . Portfolio is a method
to be identified: i.e., what or whom we to collect, annotate,
identify with. and demonstrate ones
learning.

Objectives How the learning How the learning

outcomes will be met? outcomes will be
measured/evaluated?

SECOND OBJECTIVE: 1 --Lectures and Readings

Know theories of the social sciences 2 --Composing homework
essays to be posted in
Blackboard
Instructor addition: Theories are ways -- Reading Review
of organizing facts. They are Essays BCRRMEs
perspectives. It is likely that no one - Weekly Questions or
theory is ever completely satisfactory, Reflections WQRs
even in physical sciences.
1 --Homework essays
will be downloaded for
each student for
grading review.
2 E Portfolio and/or
final essay exams

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THIRD OBJECTIVE: Same as above but with 1 --Homework essays

Know methods of the social sciences. the addition of a specific to be posted in
Instructor addition: Methods are ways, in class exercise to Blackboard
strategies and techniques of observing. develop a strategy and Especially Weekly
Once facts have been gathered via techniques to research a Review Essays
observations they should be organized as specific sociological 3 E Portfolio(s)
information then explained in context. problem
FOURTH OBJECTIVE: 1. Lectures Same as above
Describe the nature of various social 2. Readings
processes and social structures that affect 3. Group
the behavior of individuals, families, Discussions with
groups, organizations, communities, and reports to the full
societies; class
4. And especially
Composing
homework essays3
to be posted in
Blackboard

As a part of the Liberal Arts Core, this course will include the following Tier 1 Outcomes:

Objectives How the learning How the learning

outcomes will be met? outcomes will be
measured/evaluated?
FIRST OBJECTIVE: Lectures At least two fields or
Comprehend distinctions and similarities Assignments and/or branches shown as
among fields and branches of study homework essays similar/different.
SECOND OBJECTIVE: Small group discussions As reporter, posting in
Effectively communicate ideas Enacting the role of the Weekly Review
facilitator and reporter Essay your notes
THIRD OBJECTIVE: Online resources Develop Exam
Discern the ethical dimensions of the concerning intellectual Question Suggestions
production and acquisition of knowledge honesty (EQSs)

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FOURTH OBJECTIVE: Extra credit assignment The report is

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Demonstrate active engagement reporting on a co- reviewed by the
curricular or community instructor and graded.
activity

3. Course description8:

This course is purposely organized to facilitate the actively engaged student role. That role means
taking personal responsibility for ones own learning styles. Students will learn about their self
development within social, cultural, and societal settings. Cultural similarities and variations
within the U.S. of A. as well as between nations and states throughout the globe will be analyzed.
Lectures will highlight differences and similarities between societal institutions and social
relationships; culture and subcultures including family, ethnic, and friendship groups; social
interaction; norms and values; and deviance as an ineluctable process in all societies and groups.

4. Texts: Blackboard tabs provide details for ordering and use of these online texts.

Required: Junction Education adaptation of the free online OpenStax Sociology 2nd
edition. Blackboard tabs provide details.

5. Instructional Methods:

Teaching methods will include:

Focused use of Blackboard

Essays posted in Blackboard
Reply essays to other student essays in Blackboard
Small group class discussions followed by reports to the full class from each group
Debate, documentaries and analysis.

Use of Blackboard:

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Specific comments are made on many student assignments and posted in a file in Blackboard.

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All instructions for assignments and homework are posted in Blackboard.

All exams, assignments, and student homework essays are posted by students in Blackboard. There
are no printed materials in this course for students to hand in.

Specifics to review:

Find folders and sub folders

Follow instructions in assignments o Go step by step
If you have questions on procedures:

Copy/paste any instructions or sections you are not clear about and email to me.

6. Evaluations of Student Performance:

A. Exams, whether quizzes or longer exams, may be given at any class meeting. These will, if given,
focus on the assigned reading for that date and for previous class meetings.
B. Learning in this course is cumulative and any exam may include materials from the start of the
semester.

7. Absence and Attendance Policy:

My absence policy is that students may choose to be absent for any reason. When there is
extended absence, that is almost always due to sickness.

Absence make up essays are explained in the Blackboard tab Homework essays do here.

8. Submission Policy:

All assignments need to be submitted in Blackboard before the scheduled class. Students are
given ample time to complete assignments. If students are not clear about any of the assignments,
they need to email to me well before the due date. Late assignments will be rejected by Blackboard
with a score of zero.

9. Office Hours:

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At the library or in the course classroom before and/or after class meeting times.

10. Academic Conduct: Honesty versus Misconduct

Academic Misconduct Statement: Students should read and understand Easterns

Academic Misconduct Policy, which can be found in the Eastern Student Handbook or by
navigating to this website: www.easternct.edu/academicmisconduct Students are
expected to take personal responsibility for their intellectual work and to respect and
acknowledge the ideas of others. Academic honesty means doing ones own work and
giving proper credit to others whose work and thought are drawn upon. It is the
responsibility of each student to become familiar with what constitutes academic
dishonesty and plagiarism, and to avoid all forms of cheating and plagiarism. Students
may not engage in any form of academic misconduct, and are responsible for learning
how to present the ideas of others in their own work, and avoid all other forms of
academic misconduct. For current documentation practices, consult the instructor or a
style manual (e.g., APA, MLA). All violations will be handled under the procedures
established in the Academic Misconduct Policy.

11. University Disability Statement:

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Eastern Connecticut State University is committed to following the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendment Act of 2008, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended in 1998. If you are a student with a disability (or think you might have a disability) and require
accommodations or assistance evacuating a building in the case of an emergency, please contact the Office of
AccessAbility Services (OAS) at 860-465-0189 to discuss your request further. Please note that accommodations
are not retroactive and must be communicated through a Letter of Accommodation, which is drafted by the OAS.

12. Academic Services Center:

Students are encouraged to use the support offered by the Academic Services Center
(ASC) located on the ground floor of the Library. Advising Services and tutoring in math,
writing, and other subjects, including supplementary instruction, are available. The ASC
also offers assistance in study techniques, time management and understanding learning
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styles. Fall 2016 hours: (Tutoring) Sun. 2-9; M.-Th. 9-9, Fri. 9-5., Sat. Closed; (Advising)
M.-Th. 9-7, Fri. 9-5. Sat.-Sun. Closed. For further information call 465-4310 or check the
ASC website at http://www.easternct.edu/asc/.

13. Assistance at the Writing Center

The Eastern Writing Center, located in the ASC and staffed by trained peer tutors, is available to help all students
with their writing. The Writing Center supports the liberal-arts mission of Eastern by helping students with their
writing from any class, at any stage, from brainstorming and drafting to revision to proofreading and editing. We
help students do their own work, and do it more comfortably and confidently. Any student can and should use the
Writing Center. The process of talking with readers about writing and getting feedback on student writing is
something all writers do and can benefit from. Students can either drop into the Center or make an appointment
by going to the Useful Links column on the Current Students webpage and selecting GradesFirst
(http://www.easternct.edu/index/current-students/).

Its a good idea for students to bring copies of any assignment sheets to the Writing Center, so tutors know what is
expected of the assignment.

14. Assistance with Academic Advising and Subject Tutoring at the Academic Service Center

Students are encouraged to use the Advising, tutoring, and study skills support offered by the Academic Services
Center (ASC) located on the ground floor of the Library. Tutoring is available in math, writing, and other subject
areas. Assistance in study techniques, time management and understanding learning styles is also available. Fall
2017 Tutoring Hours: Sun. 2-9; Mon.-Thurs. 9-9, Fri. 9-5. (Closed Sat.). Fall 2017 Advising hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 to
7. For further information or appointments call 465-4310 or check the ASC website at
http://www.easternct.edu/asc/.

15. Final Examination Statement

University policy states that, No examination shall be given during the final week of scheduled classes of a full
semester course. Examinations are to be given only as indicated in the above schedule. Faculty must receive
prior approval from the Vice-President of Academic Affairs in order to schedule an examination during the
final week of classes.

16. Student Sexual Misconduct Policy

Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, as well as the Board of Regents Policy on Sexual
Misconduct Reporting, Support Services and Processes, prohibit acts of sexual misconduct sexual
harassment, sexual assault, sex-based discrimination, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking,
and inappropriate relationships between employees and students.

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If you or someone you know has been or experiences harassment or assault, resources are available
with the Sexual Assault & Interpersonal Violence Response Team (SAIV-RT).

Alleged violations can be reported to the Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equity and Diversity
at 860-465-5791. Reports to law enforcement can be made to Eastern Connecticut State University
Police Department at 860-465-5310.

To receive support and advocacy, please contact Starsheemar Byrum, the Coordinator of the Sexual
Assault & Interpersonal Violence Response Team (SAIV-RT) at 860-465-4314. You may also visit the
SAIV-RT website at www1.easternct.edu/saiv for more information including a list of confidential
resources.

17. Blackboard and homework and assignment submission.

You will be able to find all course information on Blackboard.

Quizzes, exams, and assignments all need to be completed before the due date. I encourage you to
take quizzes ASAP because technological problems can happen. Quizzes, exams, and assignments
will not be reopened for any reason, including technological failures or student illness.

In the event of any licit reasons for missing -- such as authentication from a counselor or health
care providers or family member in need of your assistance -- make-up exams can be assigned.
These will be in an essay format for multiple choice missed exams or different but equivalently
challenging essays question for missed essay exams or assignments requiring essays.

Every document need to be submitted in Blackboard before the due date. I will not reopen any
assignment. Failure to submit a document will result in a 0. Do not wait the last minute to submit
your work. We never know what can happen with technology.

I encourage you to submit your work 24 hours before the due date. You also need to ALWAYS
submit your work in attach file AND in the submission box. Every attach file needs to be saved in
current Word (docx), Rich Text Format (RTF), or OpenOffice.Org, which is an equivalent
document to Word but free online if you have not purchased Word on your personal computer or
cannot afford to do so.

18. TOPICS AND READING ASSIGNMENTS:

Assigned readings with associated homework essays and Junction Education quizzes need to be
completed prior to the day they will be discussed in class.
I reserve the right to change any dates in this syllabus to respond to students needs.

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Important Notices:

Chapter Numbers are shown for OpenStax; in some cases, Junction Education chapter
numbers may be different so be sure to pay attention to the chapter titles.

Dates stating Online exam or discussion replies are scheduled to enable learning
reviews of all previous materials to that date. No classroom meetings are held on those
dates for this course. Exams and discussion replies for each date are equal in value:
always at 100%. If an exam has more than 100 points, the exam score is the percentage
correct of the possible.

August
29 Tuesday 1st Class
Blackboard + Syllabus review
Access to Junction Education and OpenStax
How to Read a Textbook Chapter Effectively and Efficiently

31 Thursday 2nd class

Review of first class with questions
o Blackboard + Syllabus review
o Access to Junction Education and OpenStax
And review on screen of how to post
o Before Class Reading Reflection mini-essays
o Due next Tuesday, preferably before class, else at the computer room

September
05 Tuesday 3rd class Introduction to Sociology
Classroom change to Webb 407 computer room
Chapter One reading due before class + complete a draft essay for your to-
be-posted Before Class Reading Reflection mini-essays

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Post during classtime when were in the computer room if not able to do so
before class. This is a one-time leeway to allow a late posting due to our
being in the computer room today.

06 Thursday Online exam # 1 Syllabus Review & Course Procedures

Important: There are no classroom meetings on dates when there are scheduled
Online Exams or Discussion Replies Assignments/
12 Tuesday Sociological Research
Chapter Two reading due before class + post before class time your
BCRRME i.e., Before Class Reading Reflection mini-essays
Important: This instruction is not repeated below; each student needs to
take personal responsibility for awareness of course study guides.
14 Thursday Chapter Three Culture
19 Tuesday Chapter Four Society and Social Interaction
21 Thursday Online discussion assignment # 1
26 Tuesday Chapter Five -- Socialization
28 Thursday Chapter Six -- Groups and Organizations

October
3rd Tuesday Chapter Seven -- Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

5th Thursday -- Online exam # 2

10th Tuesday Chapter Eight -- Media and Technology

12th Thursday Computer room 2b requested

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For MT E Portfolio review

17th Tuesday Chapter Nine -- Social Stratification in the U.S.

and/or Chapter 10 -- Global Inequality

19th Thursday E Online discussion assignment # 2

20 Friday Midterm E Portfolio due

Notice that this is due on a Friday, not later than the end of the day: 11:59 p.m.

24th Tuesday -- Chapter 11 Race and Ethnicity

ECSU Midterm grades due

26th Thursday Chapter 12 Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

31st Tuesday Chapter 13 Aging and the Elderly

and/or Chapter 14 Marriage and the Family

November

2nd Thursday -- Online exam # 3

7th Tuesday Chapter 15 Religion

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9th Thursday Chapter 16 Education

14th Tuesday Chapter 17 Government and Politics

16th Thursday -- Online discussion assignment # 3

21st Tuesday Chapter 18 Work and The Economy

22nd Wednesday Thanksgiving holiday begins

There are no classes today at Eastern Connecticut State University

23rd Thursday Thanksgiving holiday

24th Friday -- Thanksgiving holiday continues

28th Tuesday Chapter 19 Health and Medicine

and/or Chapter 20 Population, Urbanization, Environment

30th Thursday -- Online exam # 4

December

5th Tuesday Chapter 21 Social Movements and Social Change

7th Thursday -- Online discussion assignment # 4

7th December is the last scheduled class date for Tues/Thursday classes

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12th Tuesday Registrars schedule of Final exam date for 2-3:15 T/R classes

E Portfolio is due not later than the end of the day

20th Wednesday Final grades are due from instructors to the University Registrar

Grading Structure Fall 2017

Total possible = 10005 -- Seven (7) categories as shown below

1. Attendance6 = 100
2. BCRRMEs7 = 100 = 10 for each on time posting x 10 due
3. WQRES8 = 100 = 10 for each on time posting x 10 due
4. Mid Term E Portfolio = 150
5. Final E Portfolio or Essay Exam = 150

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Important: Grade point summaries shown in Blackboard should be used only as a vague guide.
Blackboard is not set up to recompute points for this course. Blackboard posts any and all points as an
absolute number of points, therefore inaccurately representing points that are a percentage of a
syllabus grading area. Also Blackboard lists extra credit points as equal to required, which is not
representative of the syllabus.

6Points are not deducted for absences which are made up by an Absence Make Up Mini Essay
(AMUME) within one week of the absence. Longer time can be allowed for extended illnesses.
Attendance points may be deducted for any online class meeting if the student did not
complete the online assignment by the designated due time/date: usually during class time of
that date.

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Before Class Reading Reflection mini-essays BCRRMEs due before each class about the assigned
reading for that specific class.

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Weekly Questions or Reflections WQREs, Due after each week of the semester except for the first
and final weeks. Due time is before the first class meeting of the subsequent week

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6. All other assignments & exams9 = 200

7. Class Participation = 200 This does not mean asking a lot of questions but instead listening
intently and not interrupting others. A student may lose 10 points in this category for any use of
a cell phone or other electronic equipment during classtime, unless the student has received
specific permission from the instructor to use a computer for note taking or to monitor
emergency cellular messages.

Summation = 1000 possible

Extra credits can be earned only if a student has already achieved a C+ average

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This category includes online exams and the Discussion Replies assignments on dates when
these are done in place of an in-classroom meeting. In Introductory courses using Junction
Education quizzes, those points are also percentaged in the same category All Other
Assignments and Exams.
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