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SOCIOLOGY 101: INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY

Autumn 2004 J. Craig Jenkins

Hitchcock 131 Office: Bricker 394
MW 9:30-10:48 Phone: 292-1411/2-6681
Office Hours: MW 1:30-3 &
by appointment

RECITATION LEADER'S NAME: _________________________________________

RECITATION MEETING ROOM AND TIMES: _______________________________
OFFICE LOCATION AND HOURS: _________________________________________

PURPOSE:

This course introduces students to the fundamental ideas behind the

scientific study of society: that people's lives, identities, values, beliefs,
attitudes, and behaviors are profoundly influenced by their social situation
and by the events of their lives.

“I have made a ceaseless effort not to ridicule, not to bewail, nor to scorn human
action, but to understand it.” -- Baruch Spinoza

ORGANIZATION OF THE COURSE:

The course will be organized into three units.

1. Self and Society: sociology and the scientific study of society,
culture, socialization, and deviance.
2. Social Inequality: wealth and poverty, race, ethnic and gender
inequality.
3. The Future of Society: family, formal organizations, population
dynamics, social movements and social change.

BOOKS:

John J. Macionis, Society: The Basics Seventh Edition, 2004 (Prentice-Hall)

(This is a special order for this course -- It includes the Prenctice-Hall
Census 2000 CD Rom. Do not purchase except the special order at
local bookstores)

COURSE WEBSITE:

This syllabus and the course lecture outline are available on the course
website at:

www.sociology.ohio-state.edu/classes/soc101/jenkins

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You can download the lecture outlines or pick up a copy at COPEZ @ Tuttle
Parking Garage.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION:

This course consists of both lecture and recitation. You are expected to
attend both regularly and your grade will come from both.

Examinations: There are three multiple choice examinations in lecture as

indicated below. Each will consist of 65 multiple choice
questions (5 extra credit, scored as 60 questions).
Questions will cover material covered only in lecture and
material covered only in assigned readings as well as the
overlap. If you foresee that you will miss more than one
class (either a lecture or a recitation) during the quarter,
you should wait until some other quarter to take this class.

Two Research Papers: There will be two research papers due in recitation
sections on the dates indicated below. Assignment sheets
will be distributed later and discussed in lecture and
recitation. Paper 1 will report on your field observation
study and Paper 2 will report on your survey research
project.

In-Lecture Writing: There will be 3 or 4 short answer quizzes in response

to videos shown in lecture. There will be no make-ups for
those who miss these essays.

Recitation: Recitation leaders will assign scores based on

participation in class discussions, two 1 page written
assignments from articles posted on the course website,
and several in-class exercises. The article assignments are
due in recitation on the dates listed below. You should
answer the questions posted on the course website for the
respective article on the single page provided. The articles
are:

“Growing Up Is Harder To Do” Contexts Winter 2004 3:(3) 33-41.

“Why Are There So Many Minorities?” Contexts Summer 2003 3:
(1) 38-44.

GRADING:
Three exams: 45% (15% each)
In-lecture writing: 5%

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Two research projects: 25% (12% [observation] and 13% [survey])

Recitation: 25%
100%

FINAL COURSE GRADE:

A 93-100 B- 80-82 D+ 67-69
A- 90-92 C+ 77-79 D 63-66
B+ 87-89 C 73-76 D- 60-62
B 83-86 C- 70-72 E less than 60
For those who take the course Pass/Non-Pass, a 60% is necessary to get the
Pass grade.

POLICY ON LATE ASSIGNMENTS and EXAMINATION ABSENCES:

All assignments are due at the start of class on the dates listed on the
syllabus. All tests must be taken in class on the assigned day and time.
Students absent for reasons of serious illness or family emergency will be
permitted to take a make-up test under the following conditions only:
1) you notify your Teaching Associate ahead of time, and 2) you furnish proof
for the reason for your absence (doctor's note, obituary, traffic accident
report, etc.). Otherwise, if you are absent for a test, your grade is zero. The
same policy applies to written assignments.

Recitation Leaders are responsible for coordinating and administering all

make-up exams and for assigning final grades.

CLASS DEPORTMENT:
This is a very big class. Distractions result in students missing important
information. Please be considerate. Do not do such distracting things as
talking to others during lecture, reading newspapers, bringing your dog to
class (unless you are visually impaired), allowing your cell phone to ring, or
coming late or leaving class early. Please be considerate of other students
by waiting until the lecture is completed to leave the classroom. Please
turn off your cell phone before coming to class!!!!

CHEATING:
Any and all suspected cases of academic dishonesty will be dealt with
according to university procedures. We routinely evaluate papers for
plagiarism, including papers copied from the internet. Sharing information
with other students during an exam or about an exam that you have taken
but they have not is a violation of academic conduct. See your student
handbook for further information on academic dishonesty and the
accompanying procedures and penalties.

SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS:

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The student must contact the Office of Disabilities in 150 Pomerene Hall
(292-3307/ 292-4190 FAX) to make special arrangements for this course.
Students with documented disabilities are responsible for making their needs
known to the instructor and seeking available assistance in a timely manner.
This syllabus is available in alternative formats on request from the Office of
Disability Services at the above office.

GRADUATING SENIORS:
Graduating Seniors take their final exams at the regular time listed below.
Due to reporting requirements, they should notify their Recitation Leader
prior to the final to be certain that their grades are reported in time for
normal graduation.

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CLASS SCHEDULE

Week Date Topic Readings

1 Sept 22 Lecture: Introduction to Sociology

Sept 24 Recitation

2 Sept 27 Lecture: Perspective, Theory and Method Macionis Ch. 1

Sept 28 Recitation
Sept 29 Lecture: Culture Macionis Ch. 2
Sept 30 Recitation

3 Oct 4 Lecture: Socialization Macionis Ch. 3

Oct 5 Recitation: Assignment on “Growing Up is Harder To Do”
DUE
Oct 6 Lecture: Social Interaction & Groups Macionis Ch. 4 &
Pp. 107-115
Oct 7 Recitation

4 Oct 11 Lecture: Deviance & Crime Macionis Ch. 6

Oct 12 Recitation: OBSERVATIONAL STUDY DUE
Oct 13 Lecture: Human Sexuality Macionis Ch. 7
Oct 14 Recitation: #1 Exam Review

5 Oct 18 Lecture: EXAMINATION # 1

Oct 19 Recitation: Stratification Exercise
Oct 20 Lecture: Social Stratification Macionis Ch. 8
Oct 21 Recitation

6 Oct 25 Lecture: Global Stratification Macionis Ch. 9

Oct 26 Recitation:
Oct 27 Lecture: Race and Ethnicity Macionis Ch. 11
Oct 28 Recitation: Assignment on “Why Are There So Many
‘Minorities’?” DUE

7 Nov 1 Lecture: Gender Stratification Macionis Ch. 10

Nov 2 Recitation: SURVEY HYPOTHESES/QUESTIONAIRE DUE
Nov 3 Lecture: Education and Medicine Macionis Ch. 14

Nov 4 Recitation: #2 Exam Review

8 Nov 10 Lecture: EXAMINATION # 2

Nov 11 Recitation
Nov 12 Lecture: Formal Organizations & Work Macionis Pp. 115-
131
Nov 13 Veteran’s Day Holiday

9 Nov 15 Lecture: Post-Industrial Capitalism Macionis Pp. 301-

316 Macionis Pp. 335-52
Nov 16 Recitation

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Nov 17 Lecture: Politics & Power Macionis Pp. 316-333

Nov 18 Recitation: SURVEY PAPER DUE

10 Nov 22 Lecture: Family Change Macionis Pp. 334-51

Nov 23 Recitation

10 Nov 24 Lecture: Population, Urbanization

& the Environment Macionis Ch. 15
Nov 25 Thanksgiving Holiday

11 Nov 29 Lecture: Social Movements Macionis Pp. 438-

442
Nov 30 Recitation
Dec 1 Lecture: Modernization & Social Change Macionis Pp. 442-
463
Dec 2 Recitation: Exam #3 Review

12 Dec 8 FINAL EXAMINATION (#3) 7:30-9:18 A.M. In Regular

Lecture Room

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

TO BE TURNED IN TO RECITATION LEADER!!!!
Ohio State University
Sociology 101

I have read the course syllabus thoroughly and have discussed with
Dr. Jenkins or my Recitation Leader any concerns, problems, and/or
questions I may have regarding all course requirements and grading
policies for Sociology 101.

I understand that my satisfaction and progress in this course is Dr.

Jenkins' and my recitation leader's priority. I understand that I am
responsible for communicating with my Recitation Leader or Dr.
Jenkins if I need academic assistance or to provide
feedback/suggestions. I have read and understand the sections of the
OSU Student Handbook concerning academic dishonesty. Knowing
that honesty is vital to the well-being of society, I promise to do my
part to uphold the highest standards of honesty in Sociology 101.

At this point in the quarter, I elect to remain in Dr. Jenkins' course, fully
aware of the course grade requirements and policies.

Student's signature Date ___________

OR.... I elect to drop this section of Sociology 101 to seek enrollment

in a different section of Sociology 101 that is better suited to my
particular needs and preferences.

Signed Date ________________