Sociology 1301: Introduction to Sociology - Online Web |
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August 28 Student Profile - Introduction must be posted in the "Pinned Discussions" section on Canvas no later than Thursday, August 31st 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. Unit 1A: Perspectives: Ways of Seeing, Not Seeing, and Being Deceived Unit 1B: Perspectives: What is a Human Being? |
Prologue: Student Profile - Introduce Yourself to the Class - Why You Might Be a Sociologist Quiz #1: Covers Units 1A & 1B. Available on Canvas on Monday, August 28th at 7AM, must be completed no later than Monday, September 4th 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 Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled.
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September 4 Quiz #1: Available Monday, August 28 at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, September 4th. Summary-Response Paper from Unit #1, if chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 1 through 3, must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 1") no later than 10AM on Monday, September 4th. |
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Quiz #2: Available on Canvas Monday, September 4th at 7AM, must be completed no later than Monday, September 11th at 10AM. Summary-Response Options, Unit #2 & Discussion Topics: What is Sociology? The Search for Social Patterns 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 11th. Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled. |
September 11 Quiz #2: Available Monday,September 4at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, September 11th. 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 11th.. |
Unit 3: Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology: Micro-level and Macro-level Approaches |
Quiz #3: Available on Canvas Monday, September 11 at 7AM, must be completed no later than Monday, September 18th at 10AM. Summary-Response Options, Unit #3 & Discussion Topics: Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology: Micro and Macro Approaches 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 18th. Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled. |
September 18 Quiz #3: Available Monday, September 11 at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, September 18th. 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 18th. |
Unit 4: The Study of Culture |
Quiz #4: Available on Canvas Monday, September 18 at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, September 25th. Summary-Response Options, Unit #4 & Discussion Topics: The Study of Culture 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 25th. Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled. |
September 25 Quiz #4: Available Monday, September 18 at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, September 25th. 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 25th. |
Unit 5: The Socialization Process: The Influence of Social Groups and the Mass Media Video: "Death in Gaza," LINK TO FILM |
Quiz #5: Available on Canvas Monday, September 25 at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, October 2nd. Summary-Response Options, Unit #5 & Discussion Topic:The Socialization Process 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 2nd.. Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled. |
October 2 Quiz #5: Available Monday, September 25 at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, October 2nd. 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, October 2nd. |
Unit 6: Race, Prejudice and Discrimination
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Quiz #6: Available on Canvas Monday, October 2 at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, October 9th. Summary-Response Options, Unit #6 & Discussion Topics: Race, Prejudice and Discrimination Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled. |
October 9 Quiz #6: Available Monday,October 2 at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, October 9th. 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 9th. |
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Summary-Response Options, Unit #7 & Discussion Topics: Poverty and Inequality Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled. |
October 16 Quiz #7: Available Monday, October 9 at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, October 16th. 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 16th. Last day to drop course and receive a grade of "W" is Friday, October 20th. |
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Summary-Response Options, Unit #8 & Discussion Topics: Sexuality and Gender Stratification Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled. |
October 23 Quiz #8: Available Monday, October 16 at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, October 23rd. 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 23rd. |
Unit 9: Deviance and Crime in America |
Quiz #9: Available on Canvas Monday, October 23 at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, October 30th. Summary-Response Paper #9 & Discussion Topics: Deviance and Crime in America Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled. |
October 30 Quiz #9: Available Monday, October 23 at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, October 30th. 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 30th. |
Unit 10: Economics & Politics
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Quiz #10: Available on Canvas Monday, October 30 at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, November 6. Summary-Response Options, Unit #10 & Discussion Topics: Economics & Politics Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled. |
November 6 Quiz #10: Available Monday,October 30 at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, November 6th. 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 6th. |
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Quiz #11: Available on Canvas Monday, November 6 at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, November 13. Summary-Response Options, Unit #11 & Discussion Topics: Family & Religion Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled.
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November 13 Quiz #11: Available Monday, November 6 at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, November 13th. 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 13th. |
Unit 12: Education, Health Care & Medicine
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Quiz #12: Available on Canvas Monday, November 13 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, November 20th. Summary-Response Options, Unit #12 & Discussion Topics: Education & Health/ Medicine Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled.
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November 20 Quiz #12: Available Monday, November 13 at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, November 20th. 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 20th. |
Unit 13: Social Problems |
Quiz #13: Available on Canvas Monday, November 20 at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, November 27th. Summary-Response Options, Unit #13 & Discussion Topics: Social Problems Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled. |
November 27 Quiz #13: Available Monday, November 20 at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, November 27th. 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 27th. |
Unit 14: Social Movements and Public Sociology |
Quiz #14: Available on Canvas Monday, November 27 at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, December 4th. Summary-Response Options, Unit #14 & Discussion Topics: Social Movements and Public Sociology Discussions should be posted during the week that a particular unit is scheduled. |
December 4 Quiz #14: Available Monday, November 27 at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, December 4th. 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 than10AM on Monday, December 4th. |
Review and Prepare Final Exam |
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December 11 Final Exam must be submitted in Canvas no later than 5PM on Monday, December 11th. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox.
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Final Exam must be submitted in Canvas no later than 5PM on Monday, December 11th. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox. | |