Sociology 1010: Introduction to Sociology
SP 2018
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 Zoom 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.
  • Chapter references are to the main text, Schaefer's "Sociology". Links to the "Soc. 1010 Reader" require using the logon credentials for Roksworld (use your UMSL SSO ID and password).
  • 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: Monday and Wednesday from 11:00 AM-12:15 PM in Clark 213. "Internet-Only" students are expected to review the Tuesday and Thursday Zoom 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 Zoom.

Module
Day
Dates
Times
Topic
Zoom Archive

Assignments and Readings Due
(readings should be completed prior to class on day listed)
Module 1
Mon Week 1.1
Jan 15
No Class
M. L. King Birthday Holiday
... ..... . .
 Please honor the legacy of MLK. Prior to Wednesday, 1/17: review syllabus and Canvas site. Check out the lecture notes: The Sociological Imagination.
Wed Week 1.2
Jan 17
see above
The Sociological Perspective
y
 The Sociological Perspective and Theory: Making Sense of Socially Constructed Reality. Functionalism. Chapter 1; Soc. 1010 Reader pages 1- 7 (Berger on Form of Consciousness).
Mon Week 2.1
Jan 22
see above
Thinking about the Reality of the "Social."
y
Wed Week 2.2
Jan 24
see above
Thinking about the Reality of the "Social." Chapter 1 LearnSmart Due
y
Fri
January 26
5:00 PM
Syllabus Quiz
.. .  .... .
 Complete syllabus quiz --Due Friday, January 26 by 5:00 PM.
Mon Week 3.1
Jan 29
see above
Investigating the Social World
y
 The Scientific Method: Problems, Ethics and Social Research. Chapter 2; Soc. 1010 Reader pages 21-39 (Merton on "Research and Theory" and Johnson on the "Sociology of Christmas Cards"). Chapter 2 LearnSmart.
Wed Week 3.2
Jan 31
see above
Module 1 Review
y
Module 1 Review.
Sun
February 4
11:59 PM
Module 1 Test and Discussion Board Due
. .  .... 
 Test 1 covering Module 1, Chapter 2 LearnSmart, and Module 1 Discussion Board are due by the end of day.
Module 2
Mon Week 4.1
Feb 5
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; Soc. 1010 Reader pages 40-50 (Kluckhohn, "Queer Customs" and Hostetler, "The Amish"). Chapter 3 LearnSmart.
Wed Week 4.2
Feb 7
see above
 Socialization: The Social Self
y
 Socialization: Becoming Human. Chapter 4; Soc. 1010 Reader pages 51-68 (Becker and Geer, "The Fate of Idealism in Medical School," and Goffman, "The Presentation of Self"). Chapter 4 LearnSmart.
Mon
February 12
Last day to withdraw without receiving a grade
  ....  Last day to withdraw without receiving a grade.
Mon Week 5.1
Feb 12
see above
Elements of Social Interaction and Social Structure
y
 Everyday Life as a Creative Activity—Structure and Interaction. Chapter 5; Soc. 1010 Reader pages 69-74 and 86-95 (Goffman, "Performances" and Roy "Banana Time"). And, Social Structural Change. Chapter 5 (pages 107-117); Soc. 1010 Reader pages 74-81 (Friedl, "Society and Sex Roles"); "McDonaldization." (Virtual handout). Chapter 5 LearnSmart.
Wed Week 5.2
Feb 14
see above
Module 2 Review
y
Module 2 Review.
Sun
February 18
11:59 PM
Module 2 Test, LearnSmarts, and Discussion Board Due.
 .. .. Test 2 covering Module 2 and Chapters 3, 4, and 5 LearnSmarts are due by the end of day. Module 2 Discussion Board Closes.
Module 3
Mon Week 6.1
Feb 19
see above
Groups and Interaction
y
 Belonging and Being: Group Life. Chapter 6; Soc. 1010 Reader pages 82-95 (Cooley, "Primary Groups" and Roy "Banana Time"). Chapter 6 LearnSmart.
Wed Week 6.2
Feb 21
see above
Formal Organizations
y
 Bureaucracy and McDonaldization: Chapter 6; Soc. 1010 Reader pages 82-95 (Cooley, "Primary Groups" and Roy "Banana Time").
Mon Week 7.1
Feb 26
see above
Deviance
y
 Deviance, Crime and Social Control: Explaining Deviance and Conformity. Chapter 8; Soc. 1010 Reader pages 96-128 (Becker, "Outsiders," Chambliss, "The Saints and the Roughnecks," and Walker, "Policing Domestic Disputes"). Chapter 8 LearnSmart.
Wed Week 7.2
Feb 28
see above
Module 3 Review
y
 Module 3 Review.
Sun
March 4
... . ..
Module 3 Test, LearnSmarts, and Discussion Board Due
.... ..
 Test 3 covering Module 3 and Chapters 6 and 8 LearnSmarts are due by the end of day. Module 3 Discussion Board Closes.
Module 4
Mon Week 8.1
Mar 5
see above
Social Stratification
y
 Social Structure and Inequality: Some are More Equal than Others. Chapter 9; Soc. 1010 Reader Pages 129-152 (Davis and More, "Principles of Stratification," Tumin, "Principles of Stratification: A Critical Analysis," and Steinberg, "The Culture of Poverty Reexamined"). Chapter 9 LearnSmart.
Wed Week 8.2
Mar 7
see above
Social Stratification
y
 Social Structure and Inequality: Some are More Equal than Others. Chapter 9; Soc. 1010 Reader Pages 129-152 (Davis and More, "Principles of Stratification," Tumin, "Principles of Stratification: A Critical Analysis," and Steinberg, "The Culture of Poverty Reexamined").
Mon
March 12
Last day to withdraw without instructor's permission
 ....  Last day to withdraw without instructor's permission
Mon Week 9.1
March 12
see above
Building Bridges: Diversity and Identity
y
 Visiting Scholar Jimmie Brigg's presentation: SSB 118 11:00 AM-12:15 PM
Wed Week 9.2
Mar 14
see above
Minority Groups/Dominant Groups
   Race and Ethnicity: Interpretation, Interaction and Reality Chapter 11; Soc. 1010 Reader pages 153-158 (Wilson,"The Black Underclass"). Chapter 11 LearnSmart.
Mon Week 10.1
Mar 19
see above

Minority Groups/Dominant Groups. CT Project Due.
y
  1. Womyn and Men: Social Constructions and Social Change. Chapter 12: Soc. 1010 Reader pages 75-81 (Friedl, "Society and Sex Roles") and 159-175, Luker, "Motherhood and Morality in America."
  3. Critical Thinking Project Due by 11:59 PM
Wed Week 10.2
Mar 21
see above
Module 4 Review
y
 Module 4 Review.
Fri
March 23
Module 4 Test, LearnSmarts, and Discussion Board Due
.... ..
 Test 4 covering Module 4 and Chapters 9, 11, 12 and 13 LearnSmarts, and the Critical Thinking Project are due by the end of day. Module 4 Discussion Board Closes.
Saturday March 24-Sunday, April 1: Spring Break
Module 5
Mon Week 11.1
Apr 2
see above
Constructing Families
y
 Social Institutions and The Family. Chapter 14; Soc. 1010 Reader pages 159-213 (Luker, "Motherhood and Morality in America," Coleman, "Families and Schools," Gelles, "Family Violence" Finn, "A Nation Still at Risk"-only online). Chapter 14 LearnSmart.
Wed Week 11.2
Apr 4
see above
Families and Education
y
  1. Social Institutions and The Family. Chapter 14; Soc. 1010 Reader pages 159-213 (Luker, "Motherhood and Morality in America," Coleman, "Families and Schools," Gelles, "Family Violence").
  2. Education: Who's learning what today. Chapter 16; Soc. 1010 Reader pages 176-189: Coleman, "Families and Schools" and Finn, "A Nation Still at Risk")
  3. Chapter 16 LearnSmart.
Mon Week 12.1
Apr 9
see above
Education and Religion
y
  1. Education: Who's learning what today. Chapter 16; Soc. 1010 Reader pages 176-189: Coleman, "Families and Schools" and Finn, "A Nation Still at Risk"-only online)
  2. Religion: Spirituality, Self- fulfillment and Social Control. Chapter 15; Soc. 1010 Reader pages 14-20, Weber, "Protestant Ethic" and Levine, "Radical Departures"-only online).
  3. Chapter 15 LearnSmart.
Wed Week 12.2
Apr 11
see above
Module 5 Review
y
 Module 5 Review.
Sun
April 15
Module 5 Test and Discussion Board Due
.... ..
 Test 5 covering Module 5, Chapters 14, 15, and 16 LearnSmartsare due by the end of day. Module 5 Discussion Board Closes.
Module 6
Mon
April 16
5:00 PM
Last day to withdraw with a grade
 ....  Last day to withdraw with a grade.
Mon Week 13.1
Apr 16
see above
Political Economy
y
 The Political Economy of the USA.  Chapters 17 and 18; Soc. 1010 Reader pages 231-236 (Bierstadt, "On Power"); Harrington and Levinson, "The Perils of a Dual Economy (online), and pages 237-260 Domhoff "Who Rules America." Chapter 17 LearnSmart.
Wed Week 13.2
Apr 18
see above
Political Economy
y
 The Political Economy of the USA.  Chapters 17 and 18; Soc. 1010 Reader pages 231-236 (Bierstadt, "On Power"); Harrington and Levinson, "The Perils of a Dual Economy (online), and pages 237-260 Domhoff "Who Rules America." Chapter18 LearnSmart.
Mon Week 14.1
Apr 23
see above
Health Care
y
 Taking Care of All the People: Chapter 19; Soc. 1010 Reader pages 213-230 and 261-268 (Albrecht, "The Social Experience of Disability," Rosenhahn, "Being Sane in Insane Places"). Chapter 19 LearnSmart.
Sun
April 29
Module 6 Test, Homework, and Discussion Board Due
.... ..
 Test 6 covering Module 6, Chapters 17, 18 and 19 LearnSmarts are due by the end of day. Module 6 Discussion Board Closes.
Module 7
Wed Week 14.2
April 25
see above
Population and Community
. .y

Population and Community. Chapter 20; Soc. 1010 Reader pages 269-275 (Williams and Kornblum, "On the Streets"). Chapter 20 LearnSmart.
Mon Week 15.1
April 30
see above
Urbanization
. .y
 Population and Community. Chapter 20; Soc. 1010 Reader pages 269-275 (Williams and Kornblum, "On the Streets").
Wed Week 15.2
May 2
see above
Social Change
. .y
 Collective Behavior and Social Change. Chapters 21 and 22; Soc. 1010 Reader (Lenski, Lenski, and Nolan, "Looking Ahead" online only). Chapters 21 and 22 LearnSmarts.
Sun
May 6
Module 7 Discussion Board Closes
   Module 7 Discussion Board Closes.
Thurs
May 10
Module 7 Test Due
.... ..
 Test 7 covering Module 7 and Chapters 20, 21, and 22 LearnSmarts, are due by the end of day.

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.

See Times and Attendance Schedule, above.


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