Welcome to Sociology 101
Course Syllabus
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Course Description
This course helps students develop a sociological imagination through the introduction and application of basic concepts incorporating global and comparative perspectives.
Textbook
Sociology, 2e, OpenStax, free to download, here:
https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/introduction-to-sociology-2e/get
Support Services
For technical assistance, contact the Helpdesk, Academic support services. and writing skills assistance. are available.
Graded Course Components
Attendance
Participation
Problem Sets and Notebook
Much of our class time will be spent working in teams and individually on problem sets. These problem
sets form the core of the course. They will encourage you to sharpen your conversation skills
Project
Throughout the semester, we will be using vocabulary to increase our understanding of French culture. This work will culminate in the production and display of an informative collection of pages on our course wiki.
Examinations
We will have two take-home midterms and a final exam. The take home midterms are tentatively scheduled
for XXXX and XXXX. The midterms will be worth 15% each. The date and time for the final exam is set
by the registrar. The final exam will be cumulative and will be worth 20% of your grade.
Other Information
Preparation, Attendance, and Pacing
This class meets weekly which means that a significant amount of the work for class will be occurring
between classes. In between classes you should ...
Incomplete Grades
According to the university, the grade of "incomplete" is reserved for "exceptional cases, where an unanticipated event beyond ones control interferes with a student's completion of course requirements."
Course Grade
Grading is on a straight scale (no curve), with 90%, 80%, 70%, 60% guaranteeing A-, B-, C-, and D- respectively. Remember that attendance is required and missing class can result in a grade reduction or even a failing grade.
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