Sociology 1301 Sections WS1 & WS2: Introduction to Sociology - Online Web Class
Professor Larry Stern
Spring 2020
Revised Calendar with Up-dated Due Dates for Readings & Assignments

January 21

Student Profile - Introduction must be posted in the "Pinned Discussions" section on Canvas no later than Thursday, January 23rd at 11:59PM.

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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, January 23rd.

Quiz #1: Covers Units 1A & 1B. Available on Canvas on Tuesday, January 21st at 7AM, it must be completed no later than Monday, January 28th at 10AM.

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]

You are required to submit ONE writing assignment from either Unit 1, 2, or 3. If you choose to complete an assignment from this unit – unit 1 – it must be submitted in Canvas no later than 10AM on Monday, January 27th. To do so, go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and  click on Unit 1. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox.

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

January 27

Quiz #1: Available Tuesday, January 21st at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, January 27th.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #1: If chosen to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn from either unit 1, 2, or 3, this essay must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 1") no later than 10AM on Monday, January 27th.

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, January 27 at 7AM, it must be completed no later than Monday, February 3rd at 10AM.

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

You are required to submit ONE writing assignment from either Unit 1, 2, or 3. If you choose to complete an assignment from this unit – unit 2 – it must be submitted in Canvas no later than 10AM on Monday, February 3rd. To do so, go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and  click on Unit 2. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox.

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

February 3

Quiz #2: Available Monday, January 27th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, February 3rd.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #2: If chosen to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn from from either unit 1, 2, or 3, this essay must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 2") no later than 10AM on Monday, February 3rd.

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, February 3rd at 7AM, it must be completed no later than Monday, February 10th at 10AM.

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

You are required to submit ONE writing assignment from either Unit 1, 2, or 3. If you choose to complete an assignment from this unit – unit 3 – it must be submitted in Canvas no later than 10AM on Monday, February 10th. To do so, go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and  click on Unit 3. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox.

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

February 10

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

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #3: If chosen to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn from either unit 1, 2, or 3, this essay must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 3") no later than 10AM on Monday, February 10th.

Unit 4: The Study of Culture
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Quiz #4: Available on Canvas Monday, February 10th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, February 17th.

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

You are required to submit ONE writing assignment from either Unit 4, 5, or 6. If you choose to complete an assignment from this unit – unit 4 – it must be submitted in Canvas no later than 10AM on Monday, February 17th. To do so, go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and  click on Unit 4. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox.

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

February 17

Quiz #4: Available Monday, Februry 10th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, February 17th.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #4: If chosen to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn fom from either unit 4, 5, or 6, this essay must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 4") no later than 10AM on Monday, February 17th.

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, February 17th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, February 24th.

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

You are required to submit ONE writing assignment from either Unit 4, 5, or 6. If you choose to complete an assignment from this unit – unit 5 – it must be submitted in Canvas no later than 10AM on Monday, February 24th. To do so, go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and  click on Unit 5. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox.

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

February 24

Quiz #5: Available Monday, February 17th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, February 24th.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #5: If chosen to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn fom from either unit 4, 5, or 6, this essay must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 5") no later than 10AM on Monday, February 24th.

Unit 6: Race, Prejudice and Discrimination
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Quiz #6: Available on Canvas Monday, February 24th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, March 2nd.

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

You are required to submit ONE writing assignment from either Unit 4, 5, or 6. If you choose to complete an assignment from this unit – unit 6 – it must be submitted in Canvas no later than 10AM on Monday, March 2nd. To do so, go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and  click on Unit 6. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox.

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

March 2

Quiz #6: Available Monday, February 24th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, March 2nd.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #6: If chosen to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn fom from either unit 4, 5, or 6, this essay must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 6") no later than 10AM on Monday, March 2nd.

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

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

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

You are required to submit ONE writing assignment from either Unit 7, 8, 9, or 10. If you choose to complete an assignment from this unit – unit 7 – it must be submitted in Canvas no later than 10AM on Thursday, March 26th. To do so, go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and  click on Unit 7. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox.

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

March 9

Spring Break: March 9 - 22

March 23

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

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #7: If chosen to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn fom from either unit 7, 8, 9, or 10, this essay must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 7") no later than 10AM on Thursday, March 26th.

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

Quiz #8: Available on Canvas Monday, March 23rd at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, March 30th.

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

You are required to submit ONE writing assignment from either Unit 7, 8, 9, or 10. If you choose to complete an assignment from this unit – unit 8 – it must be submitted in Canvas no later than 10AM on Monday, March 30th. To do so, go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and  click on Unit 8. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox.

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

March 30

Quiz #8: Available Monday, March 23rd at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, March 30th.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #8: If chosen to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn fom from either unit 7, 8, 9, or 10, this essay must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 8") no later than 10AM on Monday, March 30th.

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

Quiz #9: Available on Canvas Monday, March 30th  at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, April 6th. 

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

You are required to submit ONE writing assignment from either Unit 7, 8, 9, or 10. If you choose to complete an assignment from this unit – unit 9 – it must be submitted in Canvas no later than 10AM on Monday, April 6th. To do so, go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and  click on Unit 9. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox.

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

April 6

Quiz #9: Available Monday, March 30th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, April 6th.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #9: If chosen to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn fom from either unit 7, 8, 9, or 10, this essay must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 9") no later than 10AM on Monday, April 6th.

Unit 10: Economics & Politics
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Quiz #10: Available on Canvas Monday, April 6th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, April 13th.

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

You are required to submit ONE writing assignment from either Unit 7, 8, 9, or 10. If you choose to complete an assignment from this unit – unit 10 – it must be submitted in Canvas no later than 10AM on Monday, April 13th. To do so, go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and  click on Unit 10. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox.

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

 April 13

Quiz #10: Available Monday, April 6th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, April 13th.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #10: If chosen to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn fom from either unit 7, 8, 9, or 10, this essay must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 10") no later than 10AM on Monday, April 13th.

 Last day to drop course and receive a grade of "W" is Friday, April 17th

Unit 11: Family & Religion
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Quiz #11: Available on Canvas Monday, April 13th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, April 20th.

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

You are required to submit ONE writing assignment from either Unit 11, 12, 13, or 14. If you choose to complete an assignment from this unit – unit 11 – it must be submitted in Canvas no later than 10AM on Monday, April 20th. To do so, go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and  click on Unit 11. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox.

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

April 20

Quiz #11: Available Monday, April 13th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, April 20th.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #11: If chosen to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn fom from either unit 11, 12, 13, or 14, this essay must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 11") no later than 10AM on Monday, April 20th.

Unit 12: Education, Health Care & Medicine
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Quiz #12: Available on Canvas Monday, April 20th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, April 27th.

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

You are required to submit ONE writing assignment from either Unit 11, 12, 13, or 14. If you choose to complete an assignment from this unit – unit 12 – it must be submitted in Canvas no later than 10AM on Monday, April 27th. To do so, go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and  click on Unit 12. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox.

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

April 27

Quiz #12: Available Monday, April 20th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, April 27th.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #12: If chosen to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn fom from either unit 11, 12, 13, or 14, this essay must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 12") no later than 10AM on Monday, April 27th.

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

Quiz #13: Available on Canvas Monday, April 27th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, May 4th.

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

You are required to submit ONE writing assignment from either Unit 11, 12, 13, or 14. If you choose to complete an assignment from this unit – unit 13 – it must be submitted in Canvas no later than 10AM on Monday, May 4th   . To do so, go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and  click on Unit 13. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox.

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

May 4

Quiz #13: Available Monday, April 27th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 10AM on Monday, May 4th.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #13: If chosen to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn fom from either unit 11, 12, 13, or 14, this essay must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 13") no later than 10AM on Monday, May 4th.    

 Quiz #14: Available Monday, May 4th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 11:59PM on Friday, May 8th.

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #14: If chosen to satisfy the requirement that one writing assignment must be drawn fom from either unit 11, 12, 13, or 14, this essay must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 14") no later than 11:59 on Friday, May 8th.         

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

Quiz #14: Available on Canvas Monday,  May 4th at 7AM, must be completed no later than 11:59PM on Friday, May 8th.

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 You are required to submit ONE writing assignment from either Unit 11, 12, 13, or 14. If you choose to complete an assignment from this unit – unit 14 – it must be submitted in Canvas no later than 11:59PM on Friday, May 8th. To do so, go to the "Assignment" heading listed in the left column of the course page and  click on Unit 14. Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox.

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

 May 11

Final Exam must be submitted in Canvas no later than 11:59pm on Wednesday, May 13th.

Upload your paper in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox. 

Final Exam Question 

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