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Sociology 1301 Sections WS1 & WS2: Introduction to Sociology - Online Web Class
Professor Larry Stern
Fall 2019

DATES (Week of . . .) &
ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE REMINDERS

LINKS TO READING ASSIGNMENTS
&
WEB SITE VISITS

LINKS TO WRITING &
DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENT OF QUIZZES


August 26

Student Profile - Introduction must be posted in the "Pinned Discussions" section on Canvas no later than Thursday, August 29th at 11:59PM.


Before beginning the course, be certain that you have read the Welcome Letter, which provides an orientation to the course, and the Course Syllabus.

If you choose to use the ebook version of the text, click on the Invite Link to access either the book of the access code:

1. Cut and paste this address into your browswer:
For section WS1:https://console.pearson.com/enrollment/ymx61g

For section WS2:
https://console.pearson.com/enrollment/xtkmbf

2.  Sign in to your Pearson Account or create one.

3. Redeem your access code or purchase instant access online. (Temporary access option for financial aid is also available.)
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Unit 1A: Perspectives: Ways of Seeing, Not Seeing, and Being Deceived (click link for lecture notes, assigned readings, web site visits)

Unit 1B: Perspectives: What is a Human Being? (click link for lecture notes, assigned readings, web site visits)


Prologue: Student Profile - Introduce Yourself to the Class - Why You Might Be a Sociologist

This is a REQUIRED assignment - it does not receive a grade. The goal is to give all students - and the Professor - the opportunity to find out who our fellow-classmates are and, perhaps, forge bonds that will facilitate future class discussions.

Due Date: This assignment must be submitted in Canvas in the "Discussions" section no later than 11:59PM on Thursday, August 29th.

Quiz #1: Covers Units 1A & 1B. Available on Canvas on Monday, August 26th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than Monday, September 2nd at 10 AM.

Summary-Response Options, Units #1A and 1B & Discussion Topics: Perspectives: Ways of Seeing, Not Seeing & Being Deceived; What is a Human Being
[click on link for options]

If you choose to complete a SR essay from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn from either unit 1, 2, OR 3, it must be submitted in the appropriate place in Canvas. Go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and then click on the Unit from which you have chosen the essay prompt. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox. It is due no later than 10AM on Monday, September 2nd.

Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled.



September 2

Quiz #1: Available Monday, August 26th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, September 2nd.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #1, if chosen to satisfy the requirement that one essay must be drawn from either unit 1, 2, or 3, must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 1") no later than 10AM on Monday, September 2nd.


Unit 2: What is Sociology? The Search for Social Patterns (click link for lecture notes, assigned readings, web site visits)


Quiz #2: Available on Canvas Monday
, September 2nd at 7AM, it must be completed no later than Monday, September 9th at 10AM.

Summary-Response Options, Unit #2 & Discussion Topics: What is Sociology? The Search for Social Patterns [click on link for options]

If you choose to complete a SR essay from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn from either unit 1, 2, OR 3, it must be submitted in the appropriate place in Canvas. Go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and then click on the Unit from which you have chosen the essay prompt. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox. It is due no later than 10AM on Monday, September 9th.

Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled.


September 9

Quiz #2: Available Monday, September 2nd at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, September 9th.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #2, if chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 1 through 3, must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 2") no later than 10AM on Monday, September 9th.


Unit 3: Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology: Micro-level and Macro-level Approaches (click link for lecture notes, assigned readings, web site visits)


Quiz #3: Available on Canvas Monday, September 9th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than Monday, September 16th at 10AM.

Summary-Response Options, Unit #3 & Discussion Topics: Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology: Micro and Macro Approaches [click on link for options]

If you choose to complete a SR essay from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn from either unit 1, 2, OR 3, it must be submitted in the appropriate place in Canvas. Go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and then click on the Unit from which you have chosen the essay prompt. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox. It is due no later than 10AM on Monday, September 16th.

Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled.


September 16

Quiz #3: Available Monday, September 9th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, September 16th.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #3, if chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 1 through 3, must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 3") no later than 10AM on Monday, September 16th.


Unit 4: The Study of Culture (click link for assigned readings, web site visits)


Quiz #4: Available on Canvas Monday, September 16th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, September 23rd.

Summary-Response Options, Unit #4 & Discussion Topics: The Study of Culture [click on link for options]

If you choose to complete a SR essay from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn from either unit 4, 5, OR 6, it must be submitted in the appropriate place in Canvas. Go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and then click on the Unit from which you have chosen the essay prompt. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox. It is due no later than 10AM on Monday, September 23rd.

Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled.


September 23

Quiz #4: Available Monday, September 16th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday,September 23rd.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #4, if chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 4 through 6, must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 4") no later than 10AM on Monday, September 23rd.


Unit 5: The Socialization Process: The Influence of Social Groups and the Mass Media (click link for assigned readings, web site visits)

Video: "Death in Gaza," LINK TO FILM


Quiz #5: Available on Canvas Monday, September 23rd at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, September 30th.

Summary-Response Options, Unit #5 & Discussion Topic:The Socialization Process [click on link for options]

If you choose to complete a SR essay from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn from either unit 4, 5, OR 6, it must be submitted in the appropriate place in Canvas. Go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and then click on the Unit from which you have chosen the essay prompt. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox. It is due no later than 10AM on Monday, September 30th.

Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled.


September 30

Quiz #5: Available Monday, September 23rd at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, September 30th.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #5, if chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 4 through 6, must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 5") no later than on 10AM on Monday, September 30th.


Unit 6: Race, Prejudice and Discrimination (click link for assigned readings, web site visits)

 



Quiz #6: Available on Canvas Monday, September 30th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, October 7th.

Summary-Response Options, Unit #6 & Discussion Topics: Race, Prejudice and Discrimination [click on link for options]

If you choose to complete a SR essay from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn from either unit 4, 5, OR 6, it must be submitted in the appropriate place in Canvas. Go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and then click on the Unit from which you have chosen the essay prompt. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox. It is due no later than 10AM on Monday, October 7th.

Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled.


October 7

Quiz #6: Available Monday,September 30th at 7AM,it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, October 7th.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #6, if chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 4 through 6, must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 6") no later than 10AM on Monday, October 7th.


Unit 7: Poverty & Inequality: Life Chances Here & Abroad (click link for assigned readings, web site visits)


Quiz #7: Available on Canvas Monday, October 7th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, October 14th.

Summary-Response Options, Unit #7 & Discussion Topics: Poverty and Inequality [click on link for options]

If you choose to complete a SR essay from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn from either unit 7, 8, 9, OR 10, it must be submitted in the appropriate place in Canvas. Go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and then click on the Unit from which you have chosen the essay prompt. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox. It is due no later than 10AM on Monday, October 14th.

Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled.



October 14

Quiz #7: Available Monday, October 7th at 7AM, [t must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, October 14th.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #7, if chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 7 through 10, must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 7") no later than 10AM on Monday, October 14th.

Last day to drop course and receive a grade of "W" is Friday, October 18th.


Unit 8: Sexuality and Gender Stratification (click link for assigned readings, web site visits)



Quiz #
8: Available on Canvas Monday, October 14th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, October 21st.

Summary-Response Options, Unit #8 & Discussion Topics: Sexuality and Gender Stratification [click on link for options]

If you choose to complete a SR essay from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn from either unit 7, 8, 9, OR 10, it must be submitted in the appropriate place in Canvas. Go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and then click on the Unit from which you have chosen the essay prompt. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox. It is due no later than 10AM on Monday, October 21st.

Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled.



October 21

Quiz #8: Available Monday, October 14th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, October 21sth.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #8, if chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 7 through 10, must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 8") no later than 10AM on Monday, October 21st.

 


Unit 9: Deviance and Crime in America
(click link for assigned readings, web site visits)


Quiz #
9: Available on Canvas Monday, October 21st at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, October 28th.

Summary-Response Paper #9 & Discussion Topics: Deviance and Crime in America [click on link for options]

If you choose to complete a SR essay from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn from either unit 7, 8, 9, OR 10, it must be submitted in the appropriate place in Canvas. Go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and then click on the Unit from which you have chosen the essay prompt. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox. It is due no later than 10AM on Monday, October 28th.

Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled.



October 28

Quiz #9: Available Monday, October 21st at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, October 28th.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #9, if chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 7 through 10, must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 9") no later than 10AM on Monday, October 28th.


Unit 10: Economics & Politics
(click link for assigned readings, web site visits)



Quiz #
10: Available on Canvas Monday, October 28th at 7AM,it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, November 4th.

Summary-Response Options, Unit #10 & Discussion Topics: Economics & Politics [click on link for options]

If you choose to complete a SR essay from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn from either unit 7, 8, 9, OR 10, it must be submitted in the appropriate place in Canvas. Go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and then click on the Unit from which you have chosen the essay prompt. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox. It is due no later than 10AM on Monday, November 4th.

Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled.



November 4

Quiz #10: Available Monday, October 28th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, November 4th.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #10, if chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 7 through 10, must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 10") no later than 10AM on Monday, November 4th.


Unit 11:
Family & Religion (click link for assigned readings, web site visits)


Quiz #11: Available on Canvas Monday, November 4th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, November 11th.

Summary-Response Options, Unit #11 & Discussion Topics: Family & Religion [click on link for options]

If you choose to complete a SR essay from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn from either unit 11, 12, 13, OR 14, it must be submitted in the appropriate place in Canvas. Go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and then click on the Unit from which you have chosen the essay prompt. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox. It is due no later than 10AM on Monday, November 11th.

Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled.



November 11

Quiz #11: Available Monday, November 4th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, November 11th.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #11, if chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 11 through 14, must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 11") no later than 10AM on Monday, November 11th.

 


Unit 12:
Education, Health Care & Medicine
(click link for assigned readings, web site visits)

 



Quiz #12: Available on Canvas Monday, November 11th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, November 18th.

Summary-Response Options, Unit #12 & Discussion Topics: Education & Health/ Medicine [click on link for options]

If you choose to complete a SR essay from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn from either unit 11, 12, 13, OR 14, it must be submitted in the appropriate place in Canvas. Go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and then click on the Unit from which you have chosen the essay prompt. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox. It is due no later than 10AM on Monday, November 18th.

Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled.



November 18

Quiz #12: Available Monday, November 11th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, November 18th.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #12, if chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 11 through 14, must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 12") no later than 10AM on Monday,November 18th.


Unit 13: Social Problems (click link for assigned readings, web site visits)


Quiz #13: Available on Canvas Monday, November 18th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, November 25th.

Summary-Response Options, Unit #13 & Discussion Topics: Social Problems [click on link for options]

If you choose to complete a SR essay from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn from either unit 11, 12, 13, OR 14, it must be submitted in the appropriate place in Canvas. Go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and then click on the Unit from which you have chosen the essay prompt. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox. It is due no later than 10AM on Monday, November 25th.

Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled.


November 25

Quiz #13: Available Monday, November 18th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, November 25th.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #13, if chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 11 through 14, must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 13") no later than 10AM on Monday, November 25th.


Unit 14: Social Movements and Public Sociology (click link for assigned readings, web site visits)


Quiz #14: Available on Canvas Monday, November 25th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, December 2nd.

Summary-Response Options, Unit #14 & Discussion Topics: Social Movements and Public Sociology [click on link for options]

If you choose to complete a SR essay from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn from either unit 11, 12, 13, OR 14, it must be submitted in the appropriate place in Canvas. Go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and then click on the Unit from which you have chosen the essay prompt. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox. It is due no later than 10AM on Monday,December 2nd.

Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled.


December 2

Quiz #14: Available Monday, November 25th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, December 2nd.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #14, if chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 11 through 14, must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 14") no later than 10AM on Monday, December 2nd.

 

Review and Prepare Final Exam




December 9

Final Exam must be submitted in Canvas no later than 5PM on Wednesday, December 11th. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox.

 

Final Exam Question

Final Exam must be submitted in Canvas no later than 5PM on Wednesday, December 11th. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox.