Sociology 1010: Introduction to Sociology
SP 2012
Assignments, Readings, and Course Schedule

Please note:

  • Tests can be taken from any internet location. Please see the listings below for the specific days when each test is available for taking.
  • Read the assigned text material as early as you can. Review the associated online lecture notes --prior to coming to class (section 001) or attending a Wimba session (section 002). The notes (linked below) work best when viewed online. They are web documents with links you can explore for additional information, and to seek further clarification, on selected topics. Use these notes and your assigned readings to develop critical analyses and questions for discussion both in class and via the online discussion forums. There are a variety of resources in the class MyGateway site's "Course Documents" and "External Links" folders to assist you with your self-study.
  • Please be sure to use the "Practice Quizzes" found in the "Chapter folders of the "Course Documents" area. You will also find a variety of other study tools in these chapter folders. The "Course Documents" area contains study guides, test study tips, and other utilities to help you prepare for the exams. Plus, in the "Assignments" area you will find short, chapter mastery quizzes, along with folder containing the required tests.

Times and Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-10:45 AM in Lucas 100. "Internet-Only" students are expected to review the Tuesday day AND the Thursday Wimba archive each week for full attendance credit, course content, and course information. Internet-only students are always welcome to attend the live class--face-to-face or via Wimba. Don't forget your weekly "sign of life" point--part of the attendance requirement. See the syllabus for additional information.
Academic Week
Day
Dates
Times
Topic
Wimba Archive
Assign. Due

Assignments and Readings Due
(readings should be completed prior to class on day listed)
1
Tue
Jan 17
see above
Introduction
y
 .... .
 Introduction, review books and MyGateway site. The Sociological Imagination
Thur
Jan 19
see above
The Sociological Perspective
y
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The Sociological Perspective and Theory: Making Sense of Socially Constructed Reality. Chapter 1; Primis pages 1- 7 (Berger on Form of Consciousness).
2
Tue
Jan 24
see above
Thinking about the Reality of the "Social."
y
 Introduction due by 9:00 AM
Thur
Jan 26
see above
Conflict and Alienation 
y
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The Conflict Perspective. Change, Power and Alienation in Everyday Life. Chapter 1 and Chapter 22 (review chapter 22 it will not be specifically covered on test 1).
Fri
Jan 27
5:00 PM
Syllabus Quiz Due
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Syllabus Quiz Due
Complete syllabus quiz Due close of business (5:00 PM)
3
Tue
Jan 31
see above
Project Day
y

SOL and Document meeting

Project Day: We'll be focusing on the project. If you are working with others, meet with your assigned group either in-person or online.
Thur
Feb 2
see above
Interpretation, Meaning, and Communication; .Project Set-up Due
y
Project Set-up Due
4
Tue
Feb 7
see above
Investigating the Social World
y
SOL
The Scientific Method: Problems, Ethics and Social Research. Chapter 2; Primis pages 14-32 (Merton on "Research and Theory" and Johnson on the "Sociology of Christmas Cards").
Thur
Feb 9
see above
Investigating the Social World and a Group Day
y

Test 1 opens
  1. The Scientific Method: Problems, Ethics and Social Research. Chapter 2; Primis pages 14-32 (Merton on "Research and Theory" and Johnson on the "Sociology of Christmas Cards").
  2. Group Day: Meet with your assigned group either in-person or online.
  3. Test 1 available. Test one covers Chapters 1 and 2, Primis readings, class discussions, and lecture notes.
5
Tue
Feb 14
see above
 Culture
y
SOL
 Culture: What is It, Who has It, Where does It come from, and Who does it represent: Socially Constructed Reality and Dominant Ideology? Chapter 3; Primis pages 33-43 and 121-131 (Kluckhohn, "Queer Customs" and Hostetler, "The Amish").
Wed
Feb 15
11:59 PM
Test 1 Due
 .... .
Test 1 Due
Test 1 covering Chapters 1 and 2, Primis readings, class discussions, and lecture notes is due by the end of the day.
Thur
Feb 16
see above
 Culture
y
 .... .
 Culture: What is It, Who has It, Where does It come from, and Who does it represent: Socially Constructed Reality and Dominant Ideology? Chapter 3; Primis pages 33-43 and 121-131 (Kluckhohn, "Queer Customs" and Hostetler, "The Amish").
6
Tue
Feb 21
see above
 Socialization: The Social Self
y
SOL and Project Part 1 due
  1. Socialization: Becoming Human. Chapter 4; Primis pages 44- 61 (Becker and Geer, "The Fate of Idealism in Medical School," and Goffman, "The Presentation of Self").
  2. Project Part 1 due: Organize assigned group, wiki, and personal wiki page. See Project Assignments in the Project section of MyGateway (end of day).
Thur
Feb 23
see above
Elements of Social Interaction and Social Structure
y
Test 2 opens
  1. Everyday Life as a Creative Activity—Structure and Interaction. Chapter 5; Primis pages 62- 67 (Goffman, "Performances" and Roy "Banana Time").
  2. Test 2 available. Test two covers Chapters 3, 4, and 5 (pages: 98-107), Primis readings, class discussions, and lecture notes.
7
Tue
Feb 28
see above 
Social Structural Change and  Groups and Organizations
y
SOL
  1. Social Structural Change. Chapter 5 (pages 107-117); Primis pages 145-151 (Friedl, "Society and Sex Roles"); "McDonaldization." (Virtual handout)
  2. Belonging and Being: Group Life. Chapter 6; Primis pages 68- 81 (Cooley, "Primary Groups" and Roy "Banana Time").
Wed
Feb 29
11:59 PM
Test 2 Due
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Test 2 Due
Test two covering Chapters 3, 4, and 5 (pages: 98-107), Primis readings, class discussions, and lecture notes is due by the end of the day.
Thur
Mar 1
see above
 Groups and Organizations
y

 .... .

 Belonging and Being: Group Life. Chapter 6; Primis pages 68- 81 (Cooley, "Primary Groups" and Roy "Banana Time").
8
Tue
Mar 6
see above
Deviance
y

Test 3 opens and SOL
  1. Deviance, Crime and Social Control: Explaining Deviance and Conformity. Chapter 8; Primis pages 82- 114 (Becker, "Outsiders," Chambliss, "The Saints and the Roughnecks," and Walker, "Policing Domestic Disputes").
  2. Test 3 available. Test 3 covers Chapters 5 (pages 107-117), 6 and 8, Primis readings, class discussions, and lecture notes.
Thur
Mar 8
see above
 Social Stratification
y
  .  . 
 Social Structure and Inequality: Some are More Equal than Others. Chapter 9; Primis Pages 115- 138 (Davis and More, "Principles of Stratification," Tumin, "Principles of Stratification: A Critical Analysis," and Steinberg, "The Culture of Poverty Reexamined").
9
Mon
Mar 12
11:59 PM
Test 3 Due
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Test 3 Due
Test three covering Chapters 5 (pages 107-117), 6 and 8, Primis readings, class discussions, and lecture notes is due by the end of the day.
Tue
Mar 13
see above
 Social Stratification
y
SOL
 Social Structure and Inequality: Some are More Equal than Others. Chapter 9; Primis Pages 115- 138 (Davis and More, "Principles of Stratification," Tumin, "Principles of Stratification: A Critical Analysis," and Steinberg, "The Culture of Poverty Reexamined").
Thur
Mar 15
see above
Project Day
y

Document meeting

Project Day: We'll be focusing on the project. If you are working with others, meet with your assigned group either in-person or online.
10
Tue
Mar 20
see above
Minority Groups/Dominant Groups
y
SOL
 Race and Ethnicity: Interpretation, Interaction and Reality Chapter 11; Primis pages 139- 144 (Wilson,"The Black Underclass").
Thur
Mar 22
see above
Social Inequality: Gender and Age
y

 Project Part 2 due; Test 4 opens
  1. Womyn and Men: Social Constructions and Social Change. Chapter 12 (especially pages 304-312): Primis pages 145- 152 (Friedl, "Society and Sex Roles") and 240-293, Luker, "Motherhood and Morality in America."
  2. The Graying of America. Chapter 13 (especially pages 323-331).
  3. Project Part 2 due: Organize assigned group, wiki, and personal wiki page. See Project Assignments in the Project section of MyGateway (end of day).
  4. Test 4 available. Test 4 covers Chapters 9, 11-13, Primis readings, class discussions, and lecture notes.
Spring Break: Saturday, March 24-Sunday, April 1 Enjoy!
11
Tue
Apr 3
see above
Constructing Families
y
SOL
 Social Institutions and The Family. Chapter 14; Primis pages 152- 205, 240-293 (Luker, "Motherhood and Morality in America," Coleman, "Families and Schools," Gelles, "Family Violence").
Wed
Apr 4
11:59 PM
Test 4 Due
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Test 4 Due
Test four covering Chapters 9, 11-13, Primis readings, class discussions, and lecture notes is due by the end of the day.
Thur
Apr 5
see above
Families and Schools
y

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  1. Social Institutions and The Family. Chapter 14; Primis pages 152- 205, 240-293 (Luker, "Motherhood and Morality in America," Gelles, "Family Violence").
  2. Social Institutions: Education: Who's learning what today. Chapter 16; Primis pages 169- 182, 206- 216 (Coleman, "Families and Schools" and 294-304, Finn, "A Nation Still at Risk").
Sat
Apr 7
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Last Day to Withdraw
n
  .  ..
 Last day a student may drop or withdraw from a course
12
Tue
Apr 10
see above
Education
y
SOL
 Social Institutions: Education: Who's learning what today. Chapter 16; Primis pages 169- 182, 206- 216 (Coleman, "Families and Schools" and 294-304, Finn, "A Nation Still at Risk")
Thur
Apr 12
see above
Religion
y

Test 5 opens
  1. Religion: Spirituality, Self- fulfillment and Social Control. Chapter 15; Primis pages 217- 231, Levine, "Radical Departures", and Weber, "Protestant Ethic").
  2. Test 5 available. Test five covers Chapters 14-16, Primis readings, class discussions, and lecture notes.
13
Tue
Apr 17
see above
Political Economy
y
SOL
 The Political Economy of the USA.  Chapters 17 and 18 (pp. 426- 442); Primis pages 232- 248 (Bierstadt, "On Power"); and Harrington and Levinson, "The Perils of a Dual Economy."
Wed
Apr 18
 11:59 PM
 Test 5 due
  . 
Test 5 Due
Test five covering Chapters 14-16, Primis readings, class discussions, and lecture notes is due by the end of the day.
Thur
Apr 19
see above
Project Day
y

Document meeting

Project Day: We'll be focusing on the project. If you are working with others, meet with your assigned group either in-person or online.
14
Tue
Apr 24
see above

 Political Economy
y
SOL
 The Political Economy of the USA.  Chapters 17 and 18 (pp. 426- 442); Primis pages 232- 248 (Bierstadt, "On Power"); and Harrington and Levinson, "The Perils of a Dual Economy."
Thur
Apr 26
see above
Health Care
y
Project Part 3 due
  1. Taking Care of All the People: Chapter 19; Primis pages 249- 274 (Albrecht, "The Social Experience of Disability," Rosenhahn, "Being Sane in Insane Places").
  2. Project Part 3 due: Organize assigned group, wiki, and personal wiki page. See Project Assignments in the Project section of MyGateway (end of day).
15
Tue
May 1
see above
Community
y

SOL
Community. Chapter 20; Primis pages 275- 295 (Williams and Kornblum, "On the Streets").
Thur
May 3
see above
Social Change
. .y
Final Exam Opens
  1. Collective Behavior and Social Change. Chapters 21 and 22; Primis pages 275- 295 (Lenski, Lenski, and Nolan, "Looking Ahead").
  2. The for-credit portion of the online discussion forums closes on Thursday, May 7 (end of day).
  3. Final Exam available. The Final Exam covers Chapters 17-22 as well as central theories and concepts developed and applied throughout the semester. This includes Primis readings, class discussions, and lecture notes.
16
Sun
May 6
11:59 PM
Discussion Forums Close--all attendance must be finalized
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SOL
 Discussion Forums Close for the semester. Archive viewing (for credit) for week 15 must be completed.
Thur
May 10
11:59 PM
Final Exam Due
  
Final Exam Due
Last day to take the Final Exam covering Chapters 17-22, as well as central theories and concepts developed and applied throughout the semester. This includes Primis readings, class discussions, and lecture notes. (11:59 PM).

Project Day : On "Project days" we'll be focusing on the project. If you are working with others, meet with your assigned group either in-person or online. Mr. Keel and/or TAs will be available for consultation via phone, email, and Wimba (during normal class time). Groups must document their group Meeting on the group communication page in their wiki. Online students should review the Wimba archives from these Project Days and follow the instructions provided. If you are working on the project individually, we will devote class time to discussing project guidelines and any questions.

Document Group Meeting: Document group Meetings (especially those on "project days") in your group communication page in your wiki. Include who attended and participated, and summarize your discussion.

End of day: Unless otherwise posted, assignments are due by the end of the day listed: 11:59 PM (23:59). Students who submit work past a due date are subject to penalties, point deduction, or not having their work accepted for grading.

Wimba: Wimba Live Classroom is an online, synchronous learning tool we will be using this semester. Wimba allows students to "attend" a live class via the Internet, and it also allows me to record class sessions so that students can access and review the recordings (archives). A brief explanation for using Wimba is included in the course syllabus and at http://www.wimba.com/services/support/. You can contact Horizon Wimba Technical Support by phone (toll-free): 866.350.4978 or email: technicalsupport@wimba.com. You'll find a link to Wimba on the navigation menu of our course MyGateway site. To attend a live course session, you will need a computer with Internet access, as well as speakers and a microphone (a headset works best). Be sure to run the "Set Up Wizard" to insure your computer is properly configured for the Wimba Live Classroom interface. To review archived class sessions, you'll just need speakers. Any student is invited to participate via the live interface (Wimba session classes are noted on the "Assignments, Readings, and Course Schedule" found in the Assignments area). All students (especially those in the Internet-only section) are encouraged to use the archived sessions in their studies for the course. Learn more about how Wimba is used in this class.

See Times and Attendance Schedule, above.


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