Note that this schedule is tentative and subject to change – any changes will be made in red.
Questions? e-mail reymers@morrisville.edu
IMPORTANT DATES
Homework: FRIDAYS 5PM
2P Reports: SEPT 22, OCT 24, NOV 21
Exams: SEPT 21, OCT 26, DEC 5
Week 1. What is Sociology?
Prior to Aug 22: Acquire textbook and review the syllabus
For Aug 22: Come to class
For Aug 24: Read Textbook, Sections 1.0, 1.1
Online Media #1 on The Sociological Imagination
due Fri by 5pm
Week 2. The Origins and History of Sociology
Aug 29: Read Textbook, Sections 1.2, 1.3
Aug 31: Read Textbook, Sections 1.4
Plickers Quiz on Wednesday
Online Media #2 due Fri by 5pm
Week 3. Social Science: Reason & Imagination
Sept 5: Read Textbook, Sections 2.0, 2.1
Sept 7: Read Textbook, Sections 2.2, 2.3
Plickers Quiz on Wednesday
Online Media #3 due Fri by 5pm
Week 4. Cultural Sociology
Sept 12: Read Textbook, Sections 3.0, 3.1, 3.2
Sept 14: Read Textbook, Sections 3.3, 3.4
Plickers Quiz on Wednesday
Online Media #4 due Fri by 5pm
Week 5.Exam week
Sept 19: Review for exam
* Two-Page Report 1 due Monday Sept 19th
* Sept 21: Exam 1 – ATTENDANCE REQUIRED!
Week 6. Social Structures & Theories
Sept 26: Read Textbook, Sections 4.0, 4.1
Sept 28: Read Textbook, Sections 4.2, 4.3
Plickers Quiz on Wednesday
Online Media #5 due Fri by 5pm
Week 7. Socialization
Oct 3: Read Textbook, Sections 5.0, 5.1, 5.2
Oct 5: Read Textbook, Sections 5.3, 5.4
Plickers Quiz on Wednesday
Online Media #6 due Fri by 5pm
Fall Break 1: Mon Oct 11 – Tues Oct 12
Week 8. Social Groups and Organization
Oct 10: No Class
Oct 12: Read Textbook, Section 6.0, 6.1
Week 9. Social Groups and Organization
Oct 17: Read Textbook, Sections 6.0, 6.1, 6.2
Oct 19: Read Textbook, Section 6.3
Plickers Quiz on Wednesday
Online Media #7 due Fri by 5pm
Week 10. Exam week
Oct 24: Review for Exam
* Two-Page Report 2 due Monday Oct 24th
* Oct 26: Exam 2– ATTENDANCE REQUIRED!
Week 11. Deviance and Social Control
Oct 31: Read Textbook, Section 7.0, 7.1
Nov 2: Read Textbook, Sections 7.2, 7.3
Plickers Quiz on Wednesday
Online Media #8 due Fri by 5pm
Week 12. Social Class and Inequality
Nov 7: Read Textbook, Sections 9.0, 9.1, 9.2
Nov 9: Read Textbook, Sections 9.3, 9.4
Plickers Quiz on Wednesday
Online Media #9 due Fri by 5pm
Week 13. Political Institutions
Nov 14: Read Textbook, Sections 17.0, 17.1, 17.2
Nov 16: Read Textbook, Sections 17.3, 17.4
Plickers Quiz on Wednesday
Online Media #10 due Fri by 5pm
Week 14.1 Population and Urbanization
Nov 21: Read Textbook, Section 20.0, 20.1
Fall Break 2: Weds Nov 23 – Fri Nov 25
Week 14.2 Society and Environment
Nov 28: Read Textbook, Sections 20.2, 20.3
Nov 30: Review for final exam
Final Plickers Quiz on Wednesday
Optional Bonus Online Media #B1 due Fri by 5pm
* Two-Page Report 3 now due Friday Dec 2nd
Week 15. Dec 5:
Final Exam, Time TBA