Syllabus for Sociology 201 Spring 07’
Dr. K. Kihl
Humanities/Social Sciences Division-Rm-252/262
Office Hour: T/R-2:30pm-3:30 pm./T/R-6:30 pm-7:00pm.
Office Phone: 845-6242
E-Mail: kkihl@nvcc.edu: WEB SITE: www.nvkihlk or kkihl@nvcc.edu
 

GENERAL COURSE PURPOSE:

Sociology 201 is the 'study of groups and group behavior'. This is your working definition of Sociology. Sociology will introduce you to concepts and methods used in the study of groups, cultures, and institutions, from both a scientific and Humanistic perspective. The class format combines lecture with small group participation.Groups are composed of different people with very different ideas and views, personalities and cultural backgrounds, learning and interactive styles. The purpose of the groups is first to answer specific questions pertaining to themes raised in selected chapters from the text book. More about the goals and format of these groups later.

REQUIRED TEXT:

Introduction to Sociology,5th Edition, Giddens and Dunier

ATTENDENCE:

No unexcused absentness without good explanation. Afterwards a possible grade reduction or withdrawal from the course will follow. Poor attendance and chronic lateness may affect the student's performance and the class morale so please follow the policy.

EXAMINATIONS AND OTHET COURSE REQUIREMENTS::

Three essay exams are required this semester.  Each exam is closed book and is worth 25pts: 5% of your grade is based on attendance and 20 points is based on your group participation and additional individual or group projects. Total points=100.

SPECIAL NEEDS:

If a student has special needs please inform the instructor at the beginning of the semester!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

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COURSE SCHEDULE:                        TOPIC:                              CHAPTER IN TEXT:

1st Week                         GROUPS/ORGANIZATIONS                                6
                                        THEORIES AND THEORISTS

2rd Week                        FINISH CHPT 6 WORK: START
                                       THEORY AND METHODS                                     1 & 2
 

3rd Week                       METHODS AND ETHICS                                        1 & 2
 

4th Week                       CULTURE                                                                  3

                                      1ST  ESSAY EXAM

5th Week                       SOCIALIZATION                                                       4.

6th Week                       SOCIALIAZATION/INTERACTION                        4/5

7th Week                       GENDER                                                                    10

8th Week                       GENDER CONT: RACE/ETHNICITY                       10:11

9th Week                       SPRING BREAK (3/10-3/18)

10th Week                     RACE AND ETHNICITY                                           11

12th Week                     2ND ESSAY EXAM

13th Week                     AGING                                                                        12                               

15th Week                     STRATIFICATION                                                     8/9
                                     

16th Week                     STRATIFICATION CONTINUED                              8/9

17th  Week                     3rd EXAM
 
 
 
 
 

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Study Questions and Miscellaneous Information for Sociology 201

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