Sociology 1301 Sections WS1 & WS2: Introduction to Sociology - Online Web Class
Professor Larry Stern
Spring 2018

January 16

Student Profile - Introduction must be posted in the "Pinned Discussions" section on Canvas no later than Thursday, January 18th 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
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, January 18th.

Quiz #1: Covers Units 1A & 1B. Available on Canvas on Monday, January 15th at 7AM, must be completed no later than Monday, January 22nd 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

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, January 22nd.

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

January 22

Quiz #1: Available Monday, January 15th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, January 22nd.

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, January 22nd.

Unit 2: What is Sociology? The Search for Social Patterns

Quiz #2: Available on Canvas Monday, January 22nd at 7AM, must be completed no later than Monday, January 29th 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, January 29th.

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

January 29

Quiz #2: Available Monday, January 22nd at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, January 29th.

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, January 29th.

Unit 3: Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology: Micro-level and Macro-level Approaches

Quiz #3: Available on Canvas Monday, January 29th at 7AM, must be completed no later than Monday, February 5th 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, February 5th.

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

February 5

Quiz #3: Available Monday, January 29th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, February 5th.

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, February 5th.

Unit 4: The Study of Culture

Quiz #4: Available on Canvas Monday, February 5th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, February 12th.

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, February 12th.

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

February 12

Quiz #4: Available Monday ,February 5th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, February 12th.

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, February 12th.

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, February 12th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, February 19th.

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, February 19th.

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

February 19

Quiz #5: Available Monday, February 12th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday ,February 19th.

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, February 19th.

Unit 6: Race, Prejudice and Discrimination

Quiz #6: Available on Canvas Monday, February 19th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, February 26th.

Summary-Response Options, Unit #6 & Discussion Topics: Race, Prejudice and Discrimination

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, February 26th.

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

February 26

Quiz #6: Available Monday, February 19th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, February 26th.

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, February 26th.

Unit 7: Poverty & Inequality: Life Chances Here & Abroad

Quiz #7: Available on Canvas Monday, February 26th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, March 5th.

Summary-Response Options, Unit #7 & Discussion Topics: Poverty and Inequality

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, March 5th.

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

March 5

Quiz #7: Available Monday, February 26th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, March 5th.

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, March 5th.

Last day to drop course and receive a grade of "W" is Friday, March 9th.

Unit 8: Sexuality and Gender Stratification

Quiz #8: Available on Canvas Monday, March 5 at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, March 19th.

Summary-Response Options, Unit #8 & Discussion Topics: Sexuality and Gender Stratification

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, March 19th.

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

March 12

SPRING BREAK

March 19

Quiz #8: Available Monday, March 5th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, March 19th.

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, March 19th.

Unit 9: Deviance and Crime in America

Quiz #9: Available on Canvas Monday, March 19th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, March 26th.

Summary-Response Paper #9 & Discussion Topics: Deviance and Crime in America

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, March 26th.

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

March 26

Quiz #9: Available Monday, March 19th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, March 26th.

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, March 26th.

Unit 10: Economics & Politics

Quiz #10: Available on Canvas Monday, March 26th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, April 2nd.

Summary-Response Options, Unit #10 & Discussion Topics: Economics & Politics

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, April 2nd.

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

April 2

Quiz #10: Available Monday, March 26th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, April 2nd.

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, April 2nd.

Unit 11: Family & Religion

Quiz #11: Available on Canvas Monday, April 2nd at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, April 9th.

Summary-Response Options, Unit #11 & Discussion Topics: Family & Religion

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, April 9th.

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

April 9

Quiz #11: Available Monday, April 2nd at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, April 9th.

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, April 9th.

Unit 12: Education, Health Care & Medicine

Quiz #12: Available on Canvas Monday, April 9th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, April 16th.

Summary-Response Options, Unit #12 & Discussion Topics: Education & Health/ Medicine

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, April 16th.

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

April 16

Quiz #12: Available Monday, April 9th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, April 16th.

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, April 16th.

Unit 13: Social Problems

Quiz #13: Available on Canvas Monday, April 16th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, April 23rd.

Summary-Response Options, Unit #13 & Discussion Topics: Social Problems

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, April 23rd.

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

April 23

Quiz #13: Available Monday, April 16th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, April 23rd.

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, April 23rd.

Unit 14: Social Movements and Public Sociology

Quiz #14: Available on Canvas Monday, April 23rd at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, April 30th.

Summary-Response Options, Unit #14 & Discussion Topics: Social Movements and Public Sociology

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, April 30th.

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

April 30

Quiz #14: Available Monday, April 23rd at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, April 30th.

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, April 30th.

Review and Prepare Final Exam

May 7

Final Exam must be submitted in Canvas no later than 5PM on Monday, May 7th. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox.