Sociology 1301: Introduction to Sociology - Online Web
Professor Larry Stern
Summer 2016

Monday, June 6

Before beginning,as a class orientation, be certain that you have read the
Welcome Letter,
Course Overview, and
Frequently Asked Questions

Unit 1A: Perspectives: Ways of Seeing, Not Seeing, and Being Deceived

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 and facilitate future class discussions.

Due Tuesday, June 7 no later than 11:59PM

Tuesday, June 7

Student Profile - Introduction dueTuesday, June 7 by 11:59PM

Quiz #1: Available Tuesday, June 7 at 7AM and must be completed no later than 11:59PM

Summary-Response Paper #1 & Discussion Topics: Perspectives: Ways of Seeing, Not Seeing & Being Deceived; What is a Human Being
If you choose a SR topic from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 1 through 3, it must be submitted in the Assignment Depot no later than 10:00AM on Tuesday, June 14th .

Discussions should be posted on the day that a particular unit is scheduled.

Quiz #1: Available Tuesday, June 7 at 7AM and must be completed no later than 11:59PM

Wednesday, June 8

Quiz #2: Available Wednesday, June 8 at 7AM and must be completed no later than 11:59PM

Unit 2: What is Sociology? Course Overview

Summary-Response Paper #2 & Discussion Topics: What is Sociology? The Search for Social Patterns
If you choose a SR topic from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 1 through 3, it must be submitted in the Assignment Depot no later than 10:00AM on Tuesday, June 14th .

Discussions should be posted on the day that a particular unit is scheduled.

Quiz #2: Available Wednesday, June 8 at 7AM and must be completed no later than 11:59PM

Thursday, June 9

Unit 3A: Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology: Micro-level Approaches

Summary-Response Paper #3 & Discussion Topics: Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology: Micro and Macro Approaches
If you choose a SR topic from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 1 through 3, it must be submitted in the Assignment Depot no later than 10:00AM on Tuesday, June 14th .

Discussions should be posted on the day that a particular unit is scheduled.

Quiz #3: Available Thursday, June 9 at 7AM and must be completed no later than Monday, June 13 11:59PM

Monday, June 13

Quiz #3: Available Thursday, June 9 at 7AM and must be completed no later than Monday, June 13 at 11:59PM

Tuesday, June 14

First required SR Assignment, drawn from Units 1-3, must be submitted in the Assignment Depot on Blackboard no later than Tuesday, June 14 no later than 10AM

Quiz #4: Available Tuesday, June 14 at 7AM and must be completed by 11:59 PM

Unit 4: The Study of Culture

Wednesday, June 15

Quiz #5: Available Wednesday, June 15 at 7AM and must be completed by 11:59 PM

Summary-Response Paper #5 & Discussion Topics: The Socialization Process
If you choose a SR topic from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 4 through 6, it must be submitted in the Assignment Depot no later than 10AM on Monday, June 20.

Discussions should be posted on the day that a particular unit is scheduled.

Quiz #5: Available Wednesday, June 15 at 7AM and must be completed by 11:59 PM

Thursday, June 16

Quiz #6: Available Thursday, June 16 at 7AM and must be completed by 11:59 PM

Unit 6: Race, Prejudice and Discrimination

Monday, June 20

Second required SR Assignment, drawn from Units 4-6, must be submitted in the Assignment Depot on Blackboard no later than Monday, June 20 no later than 10AM

Quiz #7: Available Monday, June 20 at 7AM and must be completed by 11:59 PM

Summary-Response Paper #7 & Discussion Topics: Poverty and Inequality
If you choose a SR topic from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 7 through 10, it must be submitted in the Assignment Depot no later than 10AM on Monday, June 27.

Discussions should be posted on the day that a particular unit is scheduled.

Quiz #7: Available Monday, June 20 at 7AM and must be completed by 11:59 PM

Tuesday, June 21

Quiz #8: Available Tuesday, June 21 at 7AM and must be completed by 11:59 PM

Last day to drop course and receive a grade of "W" is Tuesday, June 21

Unit 8: Sexuality and Gender Stratification

Summary-Response Paper #8 & Discussion Topics: Sexuality and Gender Stratification
If you choose a SR topic from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 7 through 10, it must be submitted in the Assignment Depot no later than 10AM on Monday, June 27.

Discussions should be posted on the day that a particular unit is scheduled.

Quiz #8: Available Tuesday, June 21 at 7AM and must be completed by 11:59 PM

Wednesday, June 22

Quiz #9: Available Wednesday, June 22 at 7AM and must be completed by 11:59 PM

Summary-Response Paper #9 & Discussion Topics: Deviance and Crime in America
If you choose a SR topic from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 7 through 10, it must be submitted in the Assignment Depot no later than 10AM on Monday, June 27.

Discussions should be posted on the day that a particular unit is scheduled.

Quiz #9: Available Wednesday, June 22 at 7AM and must be completed by 11:59 PM

Thursday, June 23

Unit 10: Economics & Politics

Summary-Response Paper #10 & Discussion Topics: Economics & Politics
If you choose a SR topic from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 7 through 10, it must be submitted in the Assignment Depot no later than 10AM on Monday, June 27.

Discussions should be posted on the day that a particular unit is scheduled.

Quiz #10: Available Thurssday, June 23 at 7AM and must be completed by Monday, June 27 no later than 11:59 PM

Monday, June 27

Third required SR Assignment, drawn from Units 7-10, must be submitted in the Assignment Depot on Blackboard no later than Monday, June 27 no later than 10AM

Quiz #10: Available Wednesday, June 23 at 7AM and must be completed by Monday, June 27 no later than 11:59 PM

Unit 10: Economics & Politics, continued

Tuesday, June 28

Unit 11: Family & Religion

Summary-Response Paper #11 & Discussion Topics: Family & Religion
If you choose a SR topic from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 11 through 14, it must be submitted in the Assignment Depot no later than 10AM on Wednesday, July 6

Discussions should be posted on the day that a particular unit is scheduled.

Quiz #11: Available Tuesday, June 28 at 7AM and must be completed by Wednesday, June 29 no later than 11:59 PM

Wednesday, June 29

Quiz #11: AvailableTuesday, June 28 at 7AM and must be completed by Wednesday, June 29 no later than 11:59 PM

Unit 11: Family & Religion, continued

Thursday, June 30

Quiz #12: Available Thursday, June 30 at 7AM and must be completed by 11:59 PM

Unit 12: Education, Health Care & Medicine

Summary-Response Paper #12 & Discussion Topics: Education & Health/ Medicine
If you choose a SR topic from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 11 through 14, it must be submitted in the Assignment Depot no later than 10AM on Wednesday, July 6

Discussions should be posted on the day that a particular unit is scheduled.

Quiz #12: Available Thursday, June 30 at 7AM and must be completed by 11:59 PM

Monday, July 4

Tuesday, July 5

Quiz #13: Available Tuesday, July 5 at 7AM and must be completed by 11:59 PM

Summary-Response Paper #13 & Discussion Topics: Social Problems
If you choose a SR topic from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 11 through 14, it must be submitted in the Assignment Depot no later than 10AM on Wednesday, July 6

Discussions should be posted on the day that a particular unit is scheduled.

Quiz #13: Available Tuesday, July 5 at 7AM and must be completed by 11:59 PM

Wednesday, July 6

Fourth required SR Assignment, drawn from Units 11-14, must be submitted in the Assignment Depot on Blackboard no later than Wednesday, July 6 no later than 10AM

Quiz #14: AvailableWednesday, July 6 at 7AM and must be completed by 11:59 PM

Summary-Response Paper #14 & Discussion Topics: Social Movements and Public Sociology
If you choose a SR topic from this unit to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 11 through 14, it must be submitted in the Assignment Depot no later than 10AM on Wednesday, July 6

Discussions should be posted on the day that a particular unit is scheduled.

Quiz #14: Available Wednesday, July 6 at 7AM and must be completed by 11:59 PM

Thursday, July 7

Friday, July 8

Final Exam must be submitted in the Assignment Depot on Blackboard no later than 5PM on Friday, July 8