Social Problems in Political Context

Sociology 1301: Introduction to Sociology Professor Larry Stern Summer 2019
DATES (Week of . . .) & ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE REMINDERS	LINKS TO READING ASSIGNMENTS & WEB SITE VISITS	LINKS TO WRITING & DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENTS ANNOUNCEMENT OF QUIZZES
Monday, June 10	Course Overview Recurring Theme: Anti-intellectualism in the U.S. Invite Link to access the ebook version of the textbook: 1. Cut and paste this address into your browser: https://console.pearson.com/enrollment/gdygin 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.)	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 Tuesday, June 11th.
Tuesday, June 11 Student Profile - Introduction must be posted in the "Pinned Discussions" section on Canvas no later than Tuesday, June 11th at 11:59PM.	Unit 1A: Introduction: Perspectives: Ways of Seeing, Not Seeing, and Being Deceived
Wednesday, June 12	Unit 1A: Introduction: Perspectives: Ways of Seeing, Not Seeing, and Being Deceived, continued Unit 1B: Perspectives - The Intellectual Context: What is a Human Being?
Thursday, June 13	Unit 1B: Perspectives - The Intellectual Context: What is a Human Being?	Quiz #1, which covers Units 1A and 1B on perspectives, will be available on CanvasThursday, June 13th at 12PM and must be completed no later than 10AM on Tuesday, June 18th.
Monday, June 17	Unit 2A: The Historical Development of Sociology: The Essential Tension Between Advocacy and Objectivity
Tuesday, June 18 Quiz #1, which covers Units 1A and 1B on perspectives, will be available on Canvas Thursday, June 13th at 12PM and must be completed no later than 10AM on Tuesday, June 18th.	Unit 2B: The Sociological Imagination, Social Factors, & the Search for Social Patterns	Quiz #2, which covers Units 2A & 2B on the history of sociology and the search for social patterns, will be available on Canvas Tuesday, June 18th at 12PM and must be completed no later than 10AM on Wednesday, June 19th. Required Summary-Response Paper Unit 2B: What is Sociology? The Search for Social Patterns (click link for question). This writing assignment must be submitted/uploaded in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox in Canvas no later than 10AM on Wednesday, June 19th.
Wednesday, June 19 Quiz #2, which covers Units 2A & 2B on the history of sociology and the search for social patterns, will be available on Canvas Tuesday, June 18th at 12PM and must be completed no later than 10:00AM on Wednesday, June 19th. Required Summary-Response Paper Unit 2B: This required writing assignment must be submitted/uploaded in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox in Canvas no later than 10AM on Wednesday, June 19th.	Unit 3A: Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology: Micro-level Approaches
Thursday, June 20	Unit 3B: Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology: Macro-level Approaches	Quiz #3, which covers Units 3A & 3B on theory, will be available on Canvas Thursday, June 20th at 12PM and must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, June 24th. Summary-Response Paper for Unit 3A/B: Theoretical Perspectives and Images of Social Life (click link for question options). Reminder: You are required to submit 2 writing assignments that covers units 3, 4, and 5. If you choose to write this essay, it must be submitted/uploaded in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox in Canvas no later than 10AM on Monday, June 24th.
Monday, June 24 Quiz #3, which covers Units 3A & 3B on theory, will be available on Canvas Thursday, June 20th at 12PM and must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, June 24th. Summary-Response Paper for Unit 3A/B: If you choose to write this essay, it must be submitted/uploaded in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox in Canvas no later than 10AM on Monday, June 24th.	Unit 3B: Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology: Macro-level Approaches
Tuesday, June 25 Last Day to Withdraw and Receive a Grade of "W."	Unit 4: The Study of Culture	Quiz #4, which covers Unit 4 on culture, will be available on Canvas Monday, June 24th at 12PM and must be completed no later than 10AM on Wednesday, June 26th. Summary-Response Paper for Unit 4: The Study of Culture (click link for 0ptions) Reminder: You are required to submit 2 writing assignments that covers units 3, 4, and 5. If you choose to write this essay, it must be submitted/uploaded in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox in Canvas no later than 11:59PM on Wednesday, June 26th.
Wednesday, June 26 Quiz #4, which covers Unit 4 on culture, will be available on Canvas Monday, June 24th at 12PM and must be completed no later than 10AM on Wednesday, June 26th. Summary-ResponsePaper for Unit 4: If you choose to write this essay, it must be submitted/uploaded in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox in Canvas no later than 11:59PM on Wednesday, June 26th.	Unit 5: The Socialization Procces: The Influence of Social Groups and the Mass Media Video: "Death in Gaza," LINK TO FILM	Quiz #5 which covers Unit 5 on socialization, will be available on Canvas on Wednesday June 26th at 12PM and must be completed no later than 10AM on Friday, June 28th. Summary-ResponsePaper for Unit 5: The Socialization Procces (click link for options). Reminder: You are required to submit 2 writing assignments that covers units 3, 4, and 5. If you choose to write this essay, itmust be submitted/uploaded in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox in Canvas no later than 11:59PM on Friday, June 28th.
Thursday, June 27	Unit 5: The Socialization Procces: The Influence of Social Groups and the Mass Media Video: "Stil Killing Us Softly"
Friday, June 28 Quiz #5 which covers Unit 5 on socialization, will be available on Canvas on Wednesday, June 26th at 12PM and must be completed no later than 10AM on Friday, June 28th. Summary-Response Paper for Unit 5: If you choose to write this essay, it must be submitted/uploaded in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox no later than 11:59PM on Friday, June 28th.	Unit 6: Racism, Prejudice and Discrimination: Socio-Historical Issues & Contemporary Concerns DVD in Class: "The Color of Fear"	Quiz #6, which covers Unit 6 on racism, prejudice, and discrimination, will be available on Canvas Friday, June 28th at 12PM and must be completed no later than 10AM on Tuesday, July 2nd. Summary-Response Paper for Unit 6: Race, Prejudice & Discrimination (click link for options), Reminder: You are required to submit 2 writing assignments that covers units 6, 7, and 8/9. If you choose to write this essay, it must be submitted/uploaded in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox in Canvas no later than 11:59PM on Tuesday, *July 2nd.*
Monday, July 1	Unit 6: Racism, Prejudice and Discrimination: Socio-Historical Issues & Contemporary Concerns (continued)
Tuesday, July 2 Quiz #6, which covers Unit 6 on racism, prejudice, and discrimination, will be available on Canvas Friday, June 28th at 12PM and must be completed no later than 10AM on Tuesday, July 2nd. Summary-Response Paper for Unit 6: If you choose to write this essay it must be submitted/uploaded in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox no later than 11:59PM on Tuesday, July 2nd.	Unit 7: Poverty & Inequality: Contemporary Concerns DVD in class: "How the Other Half Lives"	Quiz #7, which covers Unit 7 on poverty and inequality, will be available on Canvas Tuesday, July 2nd at 12PM and must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, July 8th. Summary-Response Paper for Unit 7: Poverty and Inequality (click link for options) Reminder: You are required to submit 2 writing assignments that covers units 6, 7, and 8/9. If you choose to write this essay, it must be submitted/uploaded in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox in Canvas no later than *11:59PM on Monday, July 8th.*
Wednesday, July 3	Unit 7: Poverty & Inequality: Contemporary Concerns, continued
Thursday, July 4	HOLIDAY - NO CLASS
Monday, July 8 Quiz #7, which covers Unit 7 on poverty and inequality, will be available on Canvas Tuesday, July 2nd at 12PM and must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, July 8th. Summary-Response Paper for Unit 7: If you choose to write this essay it must be submitted/uploaded in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox no later than 11:59PM on Monday, July 8th.	Unit 8: Social Problems & Social Movements, continued	Summary-Response Paper for Units 8/9: Public Sociology & Social Responsibility(click link for question) **Reminder: You are required to submit 2 writing assignments that covers units 6, 7, and 8/9. If you choose to write this essay, it must be submitted/uploaded in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox in Canvas no later than 11:59P**M on Wednesday, July 10th.
Tuesday, July 9	Unit 9: Public Sociology & Social Responsibility
Wednesday, July 10 Summary-Response Paper for Unit 8/9: If you choose to write this essay it must be submitted/uploaded in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox no later than 11:59PM on Wednsday, July 10th.	Unit 9: Public Sociology & Social Responsibility, continued
Thursday, July 11	Final Exam Question You will bring the essay to class on Thursday, July 11th at 10:10AM DO NOT SUBMIT IT ON CANVAS

HOLIDAY - NO CLASS