Introduction to Sociology
(Available for 11th & 12th graders)
This is a one semester class
Sociology
(Unit and daily lesson plans can be found on Infinite Campus)
Course Syllabus Mrs. Schumacher
This semester-long class is designed to explore how individuals react with other around
them within social structure. The units that will be covered in this class include:
Unit 1 ~ Basic Concepts & Methodology of Sociology
Read Chapter 1 and pages 22-26, and 44-49
Unit 2 ~ Culture & Socialization
Read Chapter 4 and pages 27-41 and 142-149
Unit 3 ~ Social Groups & Social Stratification
Read Chapter 6 and pages 50-64
Unit 4 ~ Ethnic, Racial & Minority Group Relations
Read Chapter 7
Unit 5 ~ Collective Behavior & Social Change
Read Chapters 15 & 16
Unit 6 ~ Marriage & Family Relations
Read Chapter 9
Unit 7 ~ Crime & Deviant Behavior
Read Chapter 5
Unit 8 ~ Aging, Death & Dying
Read pages 150-157
Unit 9 ~ Cults & Their Tactics
Read pages 194-201
The textbook that will be used for this class is Introduction to Sociology. As you will notice, you have been given a reading assignment for each unit and 40% to 45% of the test questions for each unit will be over the assigned material. Periodically we will view videos, listen to recordings, etc. to enhance our study. You will be responsible for this material as well as material provided by your instructor through class lecture and discussion. Approximately 55% to 60% of test items will deal with these last items. There will be homework in this class and some reading will be required.
Grading
Grading is based on participation in in-class activities, assigned study guides, writing assignments, and unit and/or semester projects. The Random Sample Survey semester project is required and each student will be a member of small group. Membership will be determined by individual topic interest and the instructor. Each group will be required to develop a series of questions for the survey concerning a topic of current sociological importance. Each group with administer its survey, tabulate the results and report back to the class with its conclusions. This project is worth 150 points. There will be released time in class to work on this project and each student’s contribution to the group will be evaluated by the instructor.
Tests will be written by your instructor and be a combination of fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, matching, and essay. There will NOT be a cumulative semester exam in this class. All grades for daily work, projects, discussion groups, and tests, etc. will be recorded by points and then grades figured based on total points following the percentages listed below.
95% – 100% A 79% – 77% C+
94% – 90% A- 76% – 74% C
73% – 70% C-
89% – 87% B+
86% – 84% B 69% – 67% D+
83% – 80% B- 66% – 64% D
63% – 60% D-
59% and lower F
Make-up Work Policy
If a student is absent on the day of a test that student will have five (5) school days to make up the test. The student is to speak with his/her instructor to set up a time to complete the missed exam.
If the test is NOT made up within the five (5) day time frame and the student has NOT spoken with his/her instructor about needing more time, the test score will be recorded as a zero.
If a student is absent and misses assignments, the student will have two (2) school days per day of school missed to complete make-up work.
Any work made up from an UNEXCUSED absence will have an automatic 50% deduction in grade.
