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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Introduction to Sociology
MW 9:30-10:50 AM
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Course Prefix & Number:
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SOCI1301
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Section Number:
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402
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Semester/Year:
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Fall 2020
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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3
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Application of sociological principles and theoretical perspectives to major social problems in contemporary society such as inequality, crime and violence, substance abuse, environmental issues, deviance, or family problems.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials Society The Basic 14Edition
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Ben E. Dickerson, PhD
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth / Room 201
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Class Room Location:
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Cor Rm 264
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E-mail Address:
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bdickerson@nctc,edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday’s
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Wednesday’s
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8:30-9:30AM
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TBA
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Understand sociology and how it can give a clearer understanding of human behavior.
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Utilize critical thinking in evaluating the consequences of human behavior.
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.Identify major theoretical perspectives in sociology and make application of them in studying human interaction.
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Define the scientific method and discuss the major research designs util0069ed in sociology.
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Identify important sociological concepts and make application of them in analyzing human interaction, from a macro/micro perspective.
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Demonstrate the value of sociological analysis by being actively involved in studying a selected issues in contemporary society.
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Point Values
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Total Points
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1
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Interview
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50
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50
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1
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Class Participation
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50
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50
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1
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Student Self Evaluation
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50
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50
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1
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Research Project
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200
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200
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3
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Exams
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100
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300
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1
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Final Exam
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100
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100
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Total Possible Points
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750
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
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Date
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Subjects / Chapters
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August 17
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Intro of Subject and Students
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August 19-24
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Sociology-use and application
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August 26-31
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Sociological Imagination
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September 2-7
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Sociological theoretical perspectives
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September 9-16
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Sociological research
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September 21
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Examination I
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September 23-30
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Culture
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October 5-7
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Socialization
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October 12-14
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Social Organization
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October 12
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Examination II
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October 14-21
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Social Stratification
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October 26
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Racial and Ethnic
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October 28
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Sex and Gender
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November 2
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November 4-
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Examination III
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November 9-23
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Social Institutions
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November 30-December 9
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Social Change
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December(TBA)
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Final Examination
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Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Additional Instructor-specific Absence Policy:
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 20
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
For support, please contact the counselors at (940) 498-6207 or (940) 668-4321. Alternatively, students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)_______
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o Government/Political Science
X Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
o American History
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
X Critical Thinking
X Communication
X Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
Personal Responsibility
X Social Responsibility
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
X Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Crystal R.M. Wright
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Room 24
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731, ext. 4320
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E-mail Address:
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cwright@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Office Location:
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Corinth Campus, Room 305
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6216
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E-mail Address:
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