SYLLABUS FOR SOCIOLOGY 202

SPRING 07’
R-7:30-10:20 pm

DR. K. KIHL

HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION
ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS

OFFICE PH: 703-845-6242: email address: nvkihlk@nv.cc.va.us

OFFICE-RM 252/262

OFFICE HR: R 6:30-7:30 pm

GENERAL COURSE PURPOSE:

Sociology 202 will acquaint the student with ideas and methods to better understand the organizational world in which we live and work today. The course will present the modern history and dynamic patterns and processes transforming our institutions.

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Introduction to Sociology, Giddens and Dunier

ATTENDENCE:

No unexcused absentness without good explanation. I know this may seem a bit drastic, but poor attendance and chronic lateness affects the student's performance in the class and the class morale. In addition, please try to be on time; if you are going to be late due to a scheduling problem please let me know. Otherwise, after the first ten minutes of class, I will shut the door. Student can certainly leave the room, but no one showing up for class after that ten minute grace period will be allowed to attend, but you will be marked absent!

EXAMINATIONS:

There are three essay exams in this course each worth 30 points. No term paper or extra credit-usually!  However,  10% of your grade involves attendance and group participation and specified projects.

SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS:

Any student with special needs please inform the instructor at the beginning of the course.

COURSE SCHEDULE:

WEEKOF THE SEMESTER  TOPIC CHAPTER IN TEXT

1^st-2nd-week          INTRODUCTION/WORK TO MATERIAL FOR 15
                               FOR CHPT. 15. THEMES-WHY GET MARRIED
                               AND WHY HAVE CHILDREN ? THE DESIGNER
                               MARRIAGE!?                                                                         

3^rd-4^th week           RELIGION IS NOT A DEMCRACY 17

5^th-6^th week           EDUCATION AND THE MEDIA IN AMERICA 18
                              SEXUALITY,HEALTH, AND THE BODY!  

7^th week 1^ST ESSAY EXAM

^8th week POWER AND AUTHORITY:GOVERNMENT 13

9^th week SPRING BREAK(3/11-3/18)

10^th week GOVERNMENT: CONT. 13

11^th-12^th week ECONOMICS AND 14
                             WORK: HUMAN VS MECHANICAL CAPITAL

13^th week 2^ND ESSAY EXAM

14^th week URBANIZATION AND POPULATION 19

15^h-16^th week GLOBALIZATION 20

17^th week 3^RD ESSAY EXAM

Study Questions and Miscellaneous Information for Sociology 202

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