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PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY
EDINBORO SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT PRINCIPLES OF
SOCIOLOGY Syllabus 1. COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: Sociology 100- Principles of Sociology (3 credits)
Sec 010 T/R
Sec 012 T/R
Instructor: Dr. Frank Taylor Office: Hendricks 120 Telephone: 732-1591 E-Mail:
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday
Text:
Eitzen, Stanley D., and Maxine Bacca Zinn. 1998. In Conflict and Order:
Understanding Society. 8th ed. Allyn and Bacon, Milner, Teri A. and Irene Fiala.
2003. A Sociological Tapestry: Classic and Contemporary 2. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES: This course will introduce you to the study of human social organization, in the family, communities, and institutions. In the process you will be introduced to sociological frameworks, methods and analysis. Also, you will develop a sociological imagination, learning to view yourself as part of a community, as someone who has experienced the effects of socialization, and as someone whose personal biography has been influenced by history, social interaction, and the constraints of social norms and mores. One of the major goals of the course is to help students begin to think critically, to view everyday experiences in a new light. In the first half of the course we will focus upon the formation of the self and human interaction in small groups. We will take a more macro approach during the second half of the course as we examine a number of important institutions, such as the family, education, the economy, etc. Additionally, we will study three important dimensions of inequality: the stratification system, gender, and race and ethnicity. 3. INTENDED OUTCOMES A. The most fundamental goal of the course is to help students develop a sociological perspective. By this I mean understanding that we become human beings through the influence of the group, socialization, and the use of symbols and language. B. To have a
sociological perspective is also to understand the influence of bureaucracy,
social institutions, religion, values, beliefs, etc., upon our self and
personality. C. Students
will learn that it is impossible to have a personality without social
structure, the systematic, patterned manner in which individuals interact with
each other on a daily basis. D. In the
first half of the course you will learn how human infants become human being
through the process of socialization in various institutions, such as the
family and education. E. Students will learn how sociologists conduct their research. We will look at the various methods of collecting data, such as the survey, participant observation, case studies, and the experiment. F. In the
second half of the course we will begin to take a more macro approach, that is
the study of social structures and institutions. We will take a critical look
and the political economy. Students will gain a basic understanding of the
operation of the economy and the contradictions of the capitalist economy. G. We will
also look at gender. Many students
are inclined to believe that women have achieved equality with men.
We will discover that this is not the case. Indeed, recently there has
been a backlash against the gains of women and they have begun to loose ground
in many areas, not the least of which is wages.
We will look at status of women in the home, at work. in education,
etc. H. As for gender so for race. Racial discrimination is a continuing problem in this country. Students will learn about that race, like gender, is a social construction I. This course addresses these general education objectives: Scientific Method, Ability to Think, Cultural Understanding, and Multicultural Understanding. 4. ASSESSMENT TOOLS Attendance and Participation: Attendance in lecture is required. Absence from class may be penalized. Consistent, quality participation and preparation is expected.
Exams: There are three exams during the semester, one of which is the
final. They will consist of a mix of
multiple choice and true/false questions. Each
of the exams will be of equal worth. The final is comprehensive.
Quizzes: Be prepared for
ten quizzes which cover the chapter readings.
There will be no advance warning of quizzes and several formats may be
used, such as essay, true/false or multiple choice.
Each quiz will be worth 10 points for a total of 100 overall. 5. STANDARDS OF ACHIEVEMENT
6. MAKE-UP POLICY Make-up exams and late assignments are only allowed only if you have a valid excuse. Students will not be allowed to make up tests, quizzes, or other graded work during the semester. All make-up work will be conducted during one class period set aside during the last week of the course. Make-up work for the Monday evening class will be conducted during the final. If you don’t want to take two tests concurrently, don’t miss one. Tentative Schedule
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