Online
The course will present concepts and methods of sociology and will require an analysis of current issues. The student will learn to select appropriate data from personal experience, journalistic sources, and sociological materials in order to critique and analyze issues.
Course Alignment
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Critical Thinking
- Responsibility
Social and behavioral science elective. IAI: S7 901 Social and behavioral science.
Faculty Contact Information
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the "sociological imagination" and use it to analyze the life experiences of the self and others.
- Identify and explain the major sociological perspectives and theories within the field of sociology.
- Analyze social phenomena and social problems utilizing the major sociological perspectives and theories.
- Have a deeper understanding of diversity and diverse groups in the United States and explain the importance of social differences in individual life outcomes.
- Sociology: Studying Social Problems
- Economic Inequality
- Racial and Ethnic Relations
- Gender Inequality
- Sexuality and Inequality
- Aging and Inequality
- Crime, Violence, and Criminal Justice
- Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Physical and Mental Health
- Economy and Politics
- Work and the Workplace
- Family Life
- Education
- Urban Life
- Population and Global Inequality
- War and Terrorism
SOCIAL PROBLEMS Author: EITZEN
ISBN: 9780134631905
Grading
•Discussion Posts
• Online Quizzes
The grading breakdown is:
Quizzes– 50%
Discussion posts – 50%
Grading Scale
A --- (100 – 90%)
B --- (90 – 80%)
C --- (80 – 70%)
D --- (70 - 60%)
F --- less than 60%
This scale is non-negotiable.
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Dean, Jennifer Huggins; 815-802-8484; R310; jhuggins@kcc.edu; Division Office- W102; 815-802-8700
General Set up of the class:
1. POSTING REQUIREMENTS: Each week there will be discussion sections. Please respond with an original post/answer.
2. You may respond to your classmates’ original posts. These responses should be thoughtful, challenging, and well organized. A response of “I agree” or “I disagree” is not thought provoking. You may, however, add to an idea, refute an idea, and give an argument as to why you agree or disagree, citing evidence from the text. Responses are not required but are encouraged. Additional points may be gained for thoughtful, thought-provoking responses that further the conversation.
3. Also in the folder for each week, there may be possible video clips and other reading materials. Please pay close attention to the discussion question as it may require you to watch or read the other materials prior to completion.
4. This is a completely online course. As such, you are required to be able to work independently and stay on task. Quizzes will be on material covered in the text, as well as the online discussions. You are responsible for reading and understanding the material. I am available and during office hours if clarification is needed.
5. As an online course, all course delivery will be in an online format. Online office hours will occur on Friday mornings and meetings will be held via zoom. Please email to schedule meetings if needed.
| Date | Chapter Assignments Due
|
| August 17 – August 23 | Intro |
| August 24 – August 30 | Sociology: Studying Social Problems |
| August 31 – September 6 | Wealth and Power |
| September 7 – September 13 | World Population and Global Inequality |
| September 14 – September 20 | Demographic Changes |
| September 21 – September 27 | Problems of Place |
| September 28 – October 4 | Poverty |
| October 5 – October 11 | Race and Racial Inequality |
| October 12 – October 18 | Gender Inequality & Sexuality |
| October 19 – October 25 | Disability and Ablism |
| October 26 – November 1 | Crime and Justice |
| November 2 – November 8 | Drugs |
| November 9 – November 15 | The Economy and Work |
| November 16 – November 22 | Families |
| November 23 – November 29 | Thanksgiving |
| November 30 – December 6 | Education |
| December 6 – December 10 | Finals Week |
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
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|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.