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Northcentral Technical College bull 1000 W Campus Dr bull Wausau WI 54401 bull wwwntcedu

Introduction to Sociology bull Winterim 2010 bull 1

Course Number 10-809-196 bull 3 Creditsbull bull Sections 24 bull Fall 2010 bull

Course Description Introduces students to the basic concepts of sociology culture socialization social stratification multi-culturalism and the five institutions including family government economics religion and education Other topics include demography deviance technology environment social issues social change social organization and workplace issues

This course outcome summary includes the competencies and criteria for Introduction to Sociology (10-809-196) This course is part of the General Studies Core offered throughout the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) The course competencies are consistent among the colleges and are at baccalaureate level to accommodate student success in transfer to four-year colleges

Introduction to Sociology

Textbook InformationMacionis JJ (2010) Sociology (13th ed) Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson Prentice Hall ISBN - 10 0-205-73574-6 ISBN - 13 978-0-205-73574-7

Course DetailsLocation httpelearnntceduCourse Pre Co-requisites NoneDates 121710 to 12111Class Time on-line

Instructor InformationMike Klemp-North PhD

Office A 155

Telephone (715) 803-1859

Fax (715) 301-2859

E-Mail klemp-northntcedu

Meebo mike_klemp_northntc

Office Hours

by appointment



Academic Integrity bullAcademic honesty is important to the learning organizations purpose of helping learners to develop critical

independent thinking skills and habits Academic honesty is also a key way to demonstrate the core abilities such as demonstrating integrity Just as your employer will expect you to complete your own original work so does NTC To optimize your success and avoid confusion later for purposes of this course we will define academic dishonesty as

bull Plagiarism Presentation of work that originates from another unacknowledged source as ones own Presenting someone elses ideas argument or information verbatim (or close to verbatim) without acknowledgement of the source in assessments papers or discussions constitutes plagiarism

bull Cheating Giving receiving using or attempting to give obtain or use unauthorized information or assistance during an assessment or an examination

bull Obtaining or conveying or attempting to obtain or convey unauthorized information about an assessment or examination questions

bull Giving or receiving assistance on an essay or assignment that goes beyond that specifically allowed by the instructor (this includes buying and selling or attempt to buy or sell essays andor research assistance relating to course assignments)

bull Impersonating someone else or causing or allowing oneself to be impersonated in an examination or knowingly availing oneself of the results of impersonation

bull Presenting a single piece of work in more than one course without the permission of the instructors involved

ADA StatementIf you have a documented disability and believe that you could benefit from academic accommodations please visit the Student Success Center or call (715) 675-3331 x1085

For more information please visit our website

httpwwwntcedustudentsstudentservicesdisabilityhtm

NTC PoliciesStudents with questions regarding affirmative action equal opportunity harassment computer use or information about any other NTC policies may refer to the current NTC catalog or student handbook available in Student Services or at this website httpwwwntceduaboutpolicieshtm

Computer Use PolicySuccessful learners must practice acceptable computer etiquette Read more about NTCs Computing Networking and Information Resource Acceptable Use at

httpwwwntceduntclibrarypolicies_infosecurityhtm

Disciplinary action may include failure of the course and other actions by the College



Classroom DemeanorThe classroom or class website is an environment where students are free to learn express and share their opinions A sense of community is formed by promoting cooperation among students while celebrating the diversity of talents experiences and beliefs Upon achieving this type of community an environment conducive to learning and academic success is created Students will be expected to promote the sense of community and learning environment If students fail to work on achieving this sense of community and learning environment they will be asked to leave the class If asked to leave the student will be required to meet with the instructor on a

one ndash on ndashone basis If after this conversation there are still behaviors in conducive to the sense of community and learning a follow-up meeting will occur with the Deanrsquos Office

AttendanceAs an adult learner you most likely have multiple roles and commitments to juggle In addition to being a student you may be an employee a parent a community leader or a caregiver to a family member As your teacher I too have many responsibilities and multiple roles Therefore we need to work together to accomplish the intended learning outcomes for this course

Responsible attendance whether in the classroom or on-line means that you will plan your schedule so that you can manage your time so that you can complete your assignmentsassessments on or before the date they are due However regardless of how organized we think we are unexpected emergencies do happen All scheduled assignments must be submitted before absence or by an agreed upon date between you and the instructor

If you stop attending permanently please drop yourself officially You can do this at the student services desk Failure to do so will result in an F for the course

Studentrsquos amp Instructorrsquos Responsibility for Learning in an Online ClassIn a web-enhanced learn your way or completely online course we try to give you one of the main benefits of the classroom which is the opportunity to discuss with and learn from your classmates Sometimes learners make the assumption that an online course is easier than taking the same course in the classroom On the contrary depending on your learning style online courses can be much more demanding and time consuming primarily because of the format In an online course you are responsible for reading the text and doing the assessments I am available by e-mail or chat for help so please feel free to ask questions to make sure you understand the content I will respond to e-mails within 24 hours during the week and 48 hours on the weekend I will do my best to help you succeed in learning the material



Core Ability StatementCore Abilities are broad outcomes or skills that every graduate of an NTC program is expected to achieve These skills go beyond the content of a specific course or program and are the skills employers tell us they expect employees to have

NTC has identified seven Core Abilities that are important in every area of learning

bull Communicate effectively bull Act responsibly bull Work productively bull Work cooperatively bull Demonstrate integrity bull Think critically and creatively bull Develop global awareness

Three of these core abilities have been identified as important in this coursebull Communicate effectively

bull Think critically and creatively

bull Develop global

awareness

Performance-based Instruction This is a performance-based course It is designed around 10 competencies You will be required to show me the learning by demonstrating your skills Your grade will be based on your performance of those competencies according to the criteria outlined in your learning plans In order to pass the course you will need to achieve success via at least one assessment of each of these competencies A table is provided below for the Learning Plans and Assessment Activities were each competency occurs

Course Competencies Competencies are what learners will be able to do as a result of the learning experience Competencies are about doing not about knowing Course competencies specify what learners will be able to do after successfully completing the course In this course the competencies that you must master at a C or are

1 Describe sociological perspectives related to current issues problems and or institutions

2 Analyze importance of culture within societies

3 Summarize the influence of socialization on human behavior

4 Apply deviance theories

5 Analyze the power of groups to influence behavior

6 Assess the consequences of social racial ethnic gender age sexual orientation and other inequities

7 Evaluate the impact of globalinternational changes (environment technology population etc) on society

8 Analyze how institutions (economy family religion political systems and education etc) function in society

9 Assess the impact of social stratification

10Apply sociological perspectives related to current issues problems and or institutions



Performance Based AssessmentThis is a performance based course meaning that you are required to demonstrate understanding and successfully complete assessments of the ten competencies described above The successful completion of these competencies is separate from your letter grade for this course The letter grade assessment plan is listed on the following page Failure to demonstrate understanding of any competency will result in an F for the course regardless of points earned Successful completion will be noted on the Blackboard Gradebook as well as the grading matrices returned with the the Final Assessment The final assessment covers all of the competencies which must be successfully achieved to pass the course

Learning amp Assessment Activity Competencies This table displays the learning and assessment activities that are covered in each learning plan Learning activities that cover the noted competency are designated by an L and the assessment activity for the competencies are designated in the Exam row with the appropriate question number

LP 1 LP 2 LP 3 LP 4 LP 5 LP 6 LP 7 LP 8 Exam

1 L L L L L L L L 1 2 3 4

2 L 3 4

3 L L L 3

4 L 2

5 L L 3

6 L L L L L 1

7 L L 4

8 L L 3

9 L L L L 1

10 L L L L L L L L 1 2 3 4



Assessment PlanThe grade you achieve in this course is entirely up to you Advanced preparation and participation in activities as well as completion of course work will all help you achieve the personal goals you set for yourself To help you I will utilize a wide variety of teaching methodologies and assessments to help you maximize your learning potential In this course several learning activities have been developed and placed within the learning plans to provide better understanding Be open to new activities in order to help yourself reach new personal and professional levels of achievement and success The following items will be part of your assessment for this course and contribute to your final grade

Learning Plan On-Line QuizzesThe class blackboard website has an opportunity for you to assess your comprehension of each chapter At the completion of each learning plan you will need to have completed the ten question assessment The assessment is located under the Learning Plans button on the Blackboard Menu (left side of the Course Blackboard Page) This assignment will be graded on your score and are due by the completion of each learning plan For each learning plan you complete your score points will be awarded (80 points)

Final AssessmentAt the conclusion or during this term you will complete four essays each worth 25 points These essays will cover course material in respect to the competencies and objectives for the course (100 points) Grading Scale

Grade Percentage Points

A 90-100 161-180

B 80-89 143-160

C 70-79 125-142

D 60-69 107-124

F Below 59 Below 107

Support Services The Student Success Center provides free programs that offer students a variety of resources If you are struggling at any time I encourage you to communicate with me and the Student Success Center They have trained professionals that have done an excellent job of helping many of my students in the past I will do my best to help every student but keep in mind I can have up to 192 students in a single semester



Course Calendar

I have provided learning plans and a syllabus with a schedule listing class sessions and due dates for assignments and assessments I will work to keep the course on the published schedule However if alterations to the schedule are necessary I reserve the right to

make changes to the syllabus when I believe it is to your benefit to do so I will communicate those changes to you in a timely manner to avoid any surprises and help you continue to do well in the course

Date and Learning Plan

Readings Course Information and Due Dates

LP 1 121710 Chapters 1 and 2 LP 1 Quiz Due 122010 1159 PM


LP 3 122410 Chapters 5 6 and 7 LP 3 Quiz Due 122710 1159 PM





LP 8 11111 Chapters 18 19 20 and 21

Final Assessment Due 1182010 1159 PMFinal Assessment Due 1182010 1159 PMFinal Assessment Due 1182010 1159 PM

LP 8 Quiz Due 11411 1159 PM



Academic Integrity bullAcademic honesty is important to the learning organizations purpose of helping learners to develop critical

independent thinking skills and habits Academic honesty is also a key way to demonstrate the core abilities such as demonstrating integrity Just as your employer will expect you to complete your own original work so does NTC To optimize your success and avoid confusion later for purposes of this course we will define academic dishonesty as

bull Plagiarism Presentation of work that originates from another unacknowledged source as ones own Presenting someone elses ideas argument or information verbatim (or close to verbatim) without acknowledgement of the source in assessments papers or discussions constitutes plagiarism

bull Cheating Giving receiving using or attempting to give obtain or use unauthorized information or assistance during an assessment or an examination

bull Obtaining or conveying or attempting to obtain or convey unauthorized information about an assessment or examination questions

bull Giving or receiving assistance on an essay or assignment that goes beyond that specifically allowed by the instructor (this includes buying and selling or attempt to buy or sell essays andor research assistance relating to course assignments)

bull Impersonating someone else or causing or allowing oneself to be impersonated in an examination or knowingly availing oneself of the results of impersonation

bull Presenting a single piece of work in more than one course without the permission of the instructors involved

ADA StatementIf you have a documented disability and believe that you could benefit from academic accommodations please visit the Student Success Center or call (715) 675-3331 x1085

For more information please visit our website

httpwwwntcedustudentsstudentservicesdisabilityhtm

NTC PoliciesStudents with questions regarding affirmative action equal opportunity harassment computer use or information about any other NTC policies may refer to the current NTC catalog or student handbook available in Student Services or at this website httpwwwntceduaboutpolicieshtm

Computer Use PolicySuccessful learners must practice acceptable computer etiquette Read more about NTCs Computing Networking and Information Resource Acceptable Use at

httpwwwntceduntclibrarypolicies_infosecurityhtm

Disciplinary action may include failure of the course and other actions by the College
















bull Develop global

awareness


















1 L L L L L L L L 1 2 3 4

2 L 3 4

3 L L L 3

4 L 2

5 L L 3

6 L L L L L 1

7 L L 4

8 L L 3

9 L L L L 1

10 L L L L L L L L 1 2 3 4







A 90-100 161-180

B 80-89 143-160

C 70-79 125-142

D 60-69 107-124





Course Calendar












LP 8 11111 Chapters 18 19 20 and 21


















bull Develop global

awareness


















1 L L L L L L L L 1 2 3 4

2 L 3 4

3 L L L 3

4 L 2

5 L L 3

6 L L L L L 1

7 L L 4

8 L L 3

9 L L L L 1

10 L L L L L L L L 1 2 3 4







A 90-100 161-180

B 80-89 143-160

C 70-79 125-142

D 60-69 107-124





Course Calendar












LP 8 11111 Chapters 18 19 20 and 21








1 L L L L L L L L 1 2 3 4

2 L 3 4

3 L L L 3

4 L 2

5 L L 3

6 L L L L L 1

7 L L 4

8 L L 3

9 L L L L 1

10 L L L L L L L L 1 2 3 4







A 90-100 161-180

B 80-89 143-160

C 70-79 125-142

D 60-69 107-124





Course Calendar












LP 8 11111 Chapters 18 19 20 and 21









A 90-100 161-180

B 80-89 143-160

C 70-79 125-142

D 60-69 107-124





Course Calendar












LP 8 11111 Chapters 18 19 20 and 21





Course Calendar












LP 8 11111 Chapters 18 19 20 and 21



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