Sociology 1301 Sections 1W1: Introduction to Sociology - Online Web Class
Professor Larry Stern
Summer 2019

Monday, June 10

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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 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.

Quiz #1: Available Tuesday, June 11th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than that night at 11:59PM.

Unit 1B: Perspectives: What is a Human Being?

Quiz #1: Covers Units 1A & 1B. Available on Canvas on Tuesday, June 11th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than that night at 11:59PM.

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 Wednesday, June 12th.

Discussions should be posted during the day or days that a particular unit is scheduled.

Wednesday, June 12

Summary-Response Paper from Units #1A & 1B: If chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from either units 1, 2, or 3, it must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 1") no later than 10AM on Wednesday, June 12th.

Quiz #2: AvailableWednesday, June 12th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than that night at 11:59PM.

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

Quiz #2: Available on Canvas Wednesday, June 12th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than that night at 11:59PM.

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 Thursday, June 13th.

Discussions should be posted during the day or days that a particular unit is scheduled.

Thursday, June 13

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #2: If chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 1, 2, or 3, it must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 2") no later than 10AM on Thursday, June 13th.

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

Quiz #3: Available on Canvas Thursday, June 13th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than Monday, June 17th at 11:59PM.

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 Tuesday, June 18th.

Discussions should be posted during the day or days that a particular unit is scheduled.

Monday, June 17

Quiz #3: Available Thursday, June 13th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than Monday, June 17th at 11:59PM.

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

Tuesday, June 18

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #3, if chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from unit 1, 2, or 3, must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 3") no later than 10AM on Tuesday, June 18th.

Quiz #4: Available on Canvas Tuesday, June 18th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than that night at 11:59PM.

Unit 4: The Study of Culture

Quiz #4: Available on Canvas Tuesday, June 18th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than that night at 11:59PM.

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 Wednesday, June 19th.

Discussions should be posted during the day or days that a particular unit is scheduled.

Wedesday, June 19

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #4: If chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from unit 4, 5, or 6, it must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 4") no later than 10AM on Wednesday, June 19th.

Quiz #5: AvailableWednesday, June 19th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than that night at 11:59PM.

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 Wednesday, June 19th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than that night at 11:59PM.

Summary-Response Options, Unit #5 & Discussion Topics: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 Thursday, June 20th.

Discussions should be posted during the day or days that a particular unit is scheduled.

Thursday, June 20

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #5: If chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from unit 4, 5, or 6, it must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 5") no later than 10AM on Thursday, June 20th.

Unit 6: Race, Prejudice and Discrimination

Quiz #6: Available on Canvas Thursday, June 20th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 11:59PM on Monday, June 24th.

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 Tuesday, June 25th.

Discussions should be posted during the day or days that a particular unit is scheduled.

Monday, June 24

Quiz #6: Available on Canvas Thursday, June 20th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 11:59PM on Monday, June 24th.

Unit 6: Race, Prejudice and Discrimination (continued)

Tuesday, June 25

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #6. If chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 4 through 6, it must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 6") no later than 10AM on Tuesday, June 25th.

Last day to drop course and receive a grade of "W" is Tuesday, June 25th

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

Quiz #7: Available on Canvas Tuesday, June 25th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 11:59PM on Wednesday, June 26th.

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 Thursday, June 27th.

Discussions should be posted during the day or days that a particular unit is scheduled.

Wednesday, June 26

Quiz #7: Available on Canvas Monday, June 25th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than 11:59PM on Wednesday, June 26th.

Unit 7: Poverty & Inequality: Life Chances Here & Abroad (continued)

Thursday, June 27

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 Thursday, June 27th.

Quiz #8: Available on Canvas Thursday, June 27th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than that night at 11:59PM.

Unit 8: Sexuality and Gender Stratification

Quiz #8: Available on Canvas Thursday, June 27th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than that night at 11:59PM.

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 Friday, June 28th.

Discussions should be posted during the day or days that a particular unit is scheduled.

Friday, June 28

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #8: If chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 7 through 10, it must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 8") no later than 10AM on Friday, June 28th.

Quiz #9: Available on Canvas Friday, June 28th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than that night at 11:59PM.

Unit 9: Deviance and Crime in America

Quiz #9: Available on Canvas Friday, June 28th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than that night at 11:59PM.

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, July 1st..

Discussions should be posted during the day or days that a particular unit is scheduled.

Monday, July 1

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, July 1st.

Quiz #10: Available on Canvas Monday, July 1st at 7AM, it must be completed no later than that night at 11:59PM.

Unit 10: Economics & Politics

Quiz #10: Available on Canvas Monday, July 1st at 7AM, it must be completed no later than that night at 11:59PM.

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 Tuesday, July 2nd.

Discussions should be posted during the day or days that a particular unit is scheduled.

Tuesday, July 2

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #10: If chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 7 through 10, it must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 10") no later than 10AM on Tuesday, July 2nd.

Quiz #11: Available on Canvas Tuesday, July 2nd at 7AM, it must be completed no later than that night at 11:59PM.

Unit 11: Family & Religion

Quiz #11: Available on Canvas Tuesday, July 2nd at 7AM, it must be completed no later than that night at 11:59PM.

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 Wednesday, July 3rd.

Discussions should be posted during the day or days that a particular unit is scheduled.

Wednesday, July 3

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #11: If chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 11 through 14, ,it must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 11") no later than 10AM on Wednesday, July 3rd.

Quiz #12: Available on Canvas Wednesday, July 3rd at 7AM, it must be completed no later than that night at 11:59PM.

Unit 12: Education, Health Care & Medicine

Quiz #12: Available on Canvas Wednesday, July 3rd at 7AM, it must be completed no later than that night at 11:59PM.

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, July 8th.

Discussions should be posted during the day or days that a particular unit is scheduled.

Thursday, July 4th

Monday, July 8

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #12: If chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 11 through 14, it must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 12") no later than 10AM on Monday, Monday, July 8th.

Quiz #13: Available on Canvas Monday, July 8th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than that night at 11:59PM.

Unit 13: Social Problems

Quiz #13: Available on Canvas Monday, July 8th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than that night at 11:59PM.

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 Tuesday, July 9th.

Discussions should be posted during the day or days that a particular unit is scheduled.

Tuesday, July 9

Summary-Response Paper from Unit #13: If chosen to satisfy the requirement that one must be drawn from units 11 through 14, it must be submitted in Canvas ("Unit 13") no later than 10AM on Tuesday, July 9th.

Quiz #14: Available on Canvas Tuesday, July 9th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than that night at 11:59PM.

Quiz #14: Available on Canvas Tuesday, July 9th at 7AM, it must be completed no later than that night at 11:59PM.

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 Wednesday, July 10th.

Discussions should be posted during the day or days that a particular unit is scheduled.

Wednesday, July 10

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 Wednesday, July10th.

Thursday, July 11

Final Exam must be submitted in Canvas no later than 5PM on Thursday, July 11th. The portal appears directly below the Writing Assignments/Summary-Response Papers.