Sociology 3210: Sociological Theory
SP 2013
Assignments, Readings, and Course Schedule

Test Information

All students are expected to attend both the Monday and Wednesday class sessions. Students may attend class face-to-face (live in the classroom), live via the Collaborate internet connection, or by reviewing the archived Wimba class sessions each week. See "Attendance" in the syllabus for more information.

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 Collaborate session (section 001). These notes 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. 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.

Readings listed as "Ritzer" are in the main text book, George Ritzer's, "Contemporary Sociological Theory and its Classical Roots." Readings listed as "Readings in Sociological Theory" are in the James Farganis, Readings in Sociological Theory reader, "Readings in Social Theory."

Times and Attendance: Monday and Wednesday 12:30-1:45 PM in 449 SSB. "Internet-Only" students who can't attend the live class sessions (in-person or online via Collaborate) are expected to review both the Monday day AND the Wednesday day Collaborate archives each week for 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 2, weekly "sign of life (SOL)" postings/comments--part of the participation requirement.
Academic Week
Day
Dates
Times
Topic
Collaborate

Assign. Due
Assignments and Readings Due
(readings should be completed prior to class on day listed)
1
Mon
Jan 21
No Class
ML King Birthday Holiday
y
Please honor the legacy of MLK
Read syllabus and review the class MyGateway site
Wed
Jan 23
see above
Introduction and Overview What is Theory?
y
  .  .. 
 Introduction and class overview. What is Theory? Ritzer chapter 1 ; Readings in Sociological Theory (Introduction) pages 1-26.
2
Mon
Jan 28
see above
Emile Durkheim: Social Solidarity
y
Introduction due and SOL by 12:00 Noon
 Ritzer chapter 2; Readings in Sociological Theory pages 51-72.
Wed
Jan 20
see above
Emile Durkheim: Social Solidarity
y
Wiki Lab
Fri
Feb 1
5:00 PM
Syllabus quiz
n
Syllabus quiz due
Complete syllabus quiz
3
Mon
Feb 4
see above
Karl Marx: Alienation and Capitalism
y
SOL
Ritzer chapter 2; Readings in Sociological Theory pages 27-50.
Wed
Feb 6
see above
Karl Marx: Alienation and Capitalism
y
Personal wiki page due
  • Ritzer chapter 2; Readings in Sociological Theory pages 27-50.
  • Personal wiki page due by 11:59 PM.
  • Be sure to complete the "Email Feedback Consent." You can find the email feedback consent "test" in the "Assignments" area of MyGateway. Until you give consent, you will have to visit Prof. Keel or a TA to receive full feedback on your wiki work.
4
Mon
Feb 11
see above
Max Weber and the Rationalization of Society
y

SOL

 Ritzer chapter 2; Readings in Sociological Theory pages 73-110
Wed
Feb 13
see above
Review
y
.  ..

Ritzer chapters 1-2; Readings in Sociological Theory pages 1-110.
5
Mon
Feb 18
see above
Simmel: Space, Form, and Distance and Last day to withdraw without receiving a grade
y
1st Wiki Contribution Due and SOL
Wed
Feb 20
see above

Veblen: Conspicuous Consumption
.y
Wiki Lab
 Ritzer chapter 3; We'll also spend time working on the Sociological Theory Wiki Project.
6
Mon
Feb 25
see above
Mead: Mind, Self, and Society
y
Comments on 1st wiki due and SOL
 Ritzer chapter 3; Readings in Sociological Theory pages 127-138.
Wed
Feb 27
see above
Structural-Functionalism
y
.  ..
 Ritzer chapter 4; Readings in Sociological Theory pages 157-192.
7
Mon
Mar 4
see above 
Conflict Theory and General Systems Theory
y
SOL.
 Ritzer chapter 4; Readings in Sociological Theory pages 193-230.
Wed
Mar6
see above
Neo-Marxism
y
.. ... ........ . 
 Ritzer chapter 5; Readings in Sociological Theory pages 331-356;
8
Mon
Mar 11
see above
Elias, Habermas, and Giddens
y
SOL
 Ritzer chapter 5; Readings in Sociological Theory
Wed
Mar 13
see above
Review
y
Mid-Term Exam opens
The Mid-Term Exam covers Ritzer chapters 1-5, Readings in Sociological Theory pages 1-230, 331-356.
Thur
Mar 14
11:59 PM
2nd Wiki Contribution Due
n
2nd Wiki Contribution Due
Wiki contribution due by 11:59 PM.
9
Mon
Mar 18
see above
Theories of Everday Life
y
SOL
 Ritzer chapter 6; Readings in Sociological Theory page 297-328
Tue
Mar 19
11:59 PM
Mid-Term Exam Due
n
Mid-Term Exam Due
 Mid-Term Exam Due, end of day.
Wed
Mar 20
see above
Dramaturgy and Ethnomethodology
y
Comments on 2nd wiki due
 Ritzer chapter 6; Readings in Sociological Theory pages 257-328.
Spring Break: Saturday, March 23-Sunday, March 31, 2013
10
Mon
Apr 1
see above
Ethnomethodology and RCT
y
Wiki Lab and SOL
Wed
Apr 2
see above
Exchange Theory, and Integrated Exchange Theory
y
.  ..
 Ritzer chapters 6 and 7; Readings in Sociological Theory pages 231-256.
11
Mon
Apr 8
see above
Structuration, Habitus and Field
y
SOL
 Ritzer chapter 7. Readings in Sociological Theory
Wed
Apr 10
see above
Feminist Theories
y
Wiki Lab
12
Mon
Apr 15
see above
Feminist Theories and Last Day to Withdraw
y
SOL
Wed
Apr 17
see above
Review
y
.  ..
Review
 
Thur
Apr 18
11:59 PM
 3rd Wiki Contribution Due
n
 3rd Wiki Contribution Due
Wiki contribution due by 11:59 PM
13
Mon
Apr 22
see above
Post-Modern Society?
y
SOL 
 Ritzer chapter 9; Readings in Sociological Theory pages 357-382.
Wed
Apr 24
see above
Post-Modernism
y
Comments on 3rd wiki due
 Ritzer chapter 9; Readings in Sociological Theory pages 357-382.
14
Mon
Apr 29
see above
Consumer Society
y
SOL
 Ritzer chapter 9; Readings in Sociological Theory pages 439-455.
Wed
May 1
see above
Consumer Society and Globalization Theory
y

  .  ..

 Ritzer chapters 9 and 10. Readings in Sociological Theory and pages 439-455.
15
Mon
May 6
see above
Globalization Theory and Wiki Work
y
Wiki Lab and SOL
 Ritzer chapter 10. Readings in Sociological Theory. We'll be working on the Sociological Theory Wiki Project.
Wed
May 8
see above
Review
y

Final Exam opens

 Ritzer chapters 1-10. Readings in Sociological Theory (all). Wiki contribution due by the beginning of class (12:30 PM).
 
Thur
May 9
11:59 PM
4th Wiki Contribution Due
n

4th Wiki Contribution Due

 Wiki contribution due by 11:59 PM.
16
Sun
May 12
11:59 PM
Discussion Forums Close--all attendance must be finalized. Comments on other students' fourth wiki contribution due, too
   .  ..
Comments on 4th wiki due final SOL due
 Discussion Forums Close for the semester. And, your comments on other students' 4th wiki contributions are also due--all by end of the day.
Thur
May 16
11:59 PM
Final Exam Due
  .  ..
Final Exam closes
Last day to take the Final Exam--due end of the day. The Final Exam covers chapters 6-10, as well as the key concepts and theories focused on throughout the semester.

Wiki lab: We'll be spending the majority of time working on the Sociological Theory Wiki Project. Online (live) students are welcome to join in the sessions (any student is always welcome to attend the live sessions--online or in-class. For the labs, we will be using the computer stations in the classroom. Those viewing the archives should review at least the first few minutes of the archive--I'll give instructions for their individual contributions.

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 deductions, or not having their work accepted for grading.


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