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Introduction to Sociology

SOC 101 – Introduction to Sociology

Course Description:

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the field of sociology—the systematic study of human society and social behavior. Students will explore how social structures, institutions, culture, and individual actions interact and influence one another. Topics include socialization, deviance, inequality, race, gender, family, education, religion, and social change. Through lectures, readings, discussions, and assignments, students will develop critical thinking skills and learn to apply sociological perspectives to everyday life and current events.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Define key sociological concepts and explain the major theoretical perspectives in sociology (functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism).
Describe how culture, socialization, and institutions shape individual and group behavior.
Analyze social issues, including race, gender, class, and inequality, using sociological theories and research.
Evaluate the impact of social forces on personal identity and group dynamics.
Interpret sociological research and data to better understand trends and patterns in human behavior.
Apply a sociological perspective to real-world situations and contemporary societal challenges.
Demonstrate awareness of diversity and global interdependence through the study of various cultures, belief systems, and social practices.

Clock/Credit Hours

45 Clock hours / 3 Credit Hours. We’ll begin a journey of exploration, discussion, and reflection that connects timeless ideas to today’s world—and to your own life.

Course Syllabus

Below is your Syllabus with corresponding due dates.
Please refer to your modules and chapter units for details and additional resources. Students are expected to keep up to date and come prepared to class. You have all the resources needed to succeed. Good luck!

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Outside work & Hours

Any outside of class work and hours does not count towards the 45 clock hours of the course. The out-of-class time may include, but is not limited to, such activities as reading assignments, journal recording, case study review, question responses, research article analysis, practice/educational exercises, study time, homework, and other required assignments. Students may expect up to 90 hours of outside coursework work which will include: reading, lecture, open discussions, research, and skills practice to achieve the learning objectives. Students may need to study 2-4 hours every night in the course that they are enrolled in. Every student is expected to:

Come to the course prepared to actively participate in discussions,
Read the text before the next class session.
Complete all homework assignments.
respect the beliefs, opinions, and values of other students,
Have an open mind about the issues being discussed.
Complete in-class quizzes
Class project

Course Prerequisites

None

Instructional Resources & Materials to be used

Introduction to Sociology 2e. Rice University Openstax Creative Commons 2017. ISBN 13-978-1-938168-41-3

ETA subscribes to the Library and Information Resources Network, which provides students with 24/7 internet access to a wide range of literature and research resources.

Method of Evaluations

Complete Lesson Assignment 50%
Complete Lesson Quiz 20%
Complete weekly Group Forum Discussions 30%

Clock/Credit Hours

45 Clock hours / 3 Credit Hours

Grading Scale

The following Grading Scale will be used in this course:

Grade	Description	Points
A	90% – 100%	4
B	80% – 89%	3
C	70% – 79%	2
F	69% – below	0
P	Pass
F	Fail
W	Withdrawal
I	Incomplete

Late Work – may be accepted at the instructor’s discretion. No work will be accepted after the course completion date.

Missed Exams – Any exams will have a window for completion. Please be sure you will
be uninterrupted when taking any online exams.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to produce writing for this course is not allowed unless the instructor otherwise states it. If a student is found to have used AI-generated content for an
assignment, that student may fail the assignment or the course.

Absences – As this is an online course, attendance is based on work submission. Each
component has a pre-determined amount of “clock hours” attached. There are no mandatory
login times for this course. As a result, if a student does not complete a graded portion of the course, he/she may receive a failing grade as hours are missed from the class. For example, if a week is missed in a 4-week class, that is 25% of the course. This will fail even if the remaining 3 class grades result in a passing grade.

Cheating/Plagiarism – Cheating and plagiarism are not tolerated. Any violations may result in ejection from the course and referral for official university discipline. If you “quote” more than 15% of in-text citations, your paper will be graded as a “0.” Due to copy/paste.

Course Participation

Unlike a traditional classroom-based course, you do not need to show up to class at a specific time every day to earn your class participation grade in an asynchronous online course. Instead, you need to complete the online lesson presentations, assignments, quizzes, and discussions by the due dates specified by your instructor. Although some of your activities will be ungraded, your instructor will keep track of whether you have completed them and will assign you a course participation grade based on your completion of these.

Delivery Mode

This course is delivered via distance learning.
Students interact over the internet with the instructor.

System Requirements

Operating systems and browsers for Canvas Platform

Operating Symptoms Version Browser

Microsoft Windows Windows 10 and 11 Firefox 118

Internet Explorer 10 and 11

Safari 17.0

Edge 118

Chrome 118

MacOS 12 Monterey Opera 103