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Academic Year 2000/2001

Introductory Sociology
SOC 151 FA

Linked Course: SOC 152 (for section 01 of SOC 151 only)

An introduction to the systematic study of the social sources and social consequences of human behavior, with emphasis upon culture, social structure, socialization, institutions, group membership, social conformity and social deviance. Sections may have variable content. Students are urged to consult instructors or the departmental office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS SOC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Major Readings

Gilder, G., WEALTH AND POVERTY
Harrington, M., THE NEW AMERICAN POVERTY
Wilson, W.J., THE TRULY DISADVANTAGED
West C., RACE MATTERS
Liebow, E., TALLY'S CORNER
Ehrenrich, B., HEARTS OF MEN AND FEAR OF FALLING
Sidel, R., ON HER OWN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN LAST
MacLeod, J., AIN'T NO MAKIN' IT

Examinations and Assignments

Two 10-pg take-home exams, a group presentation, and a weekly reading journal.

Additional Requirements and/or Comments

Attendance is REQUIRED. Absence may result in failure or lowered grades. Discussion sections required. Will be organized in semester. Section 01 MUST BE TAKEN with SOC152, Introductory Sociology Writing Lab. This is a writing intensive course. Registration for SOC 152 will NOT be through the computer system, but will be done at the time of Drop/Add.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

Instructor(s): Fisher,Sue C.   

Times: ..T.T.. 10:00AM-11:20AM;     Location: PAC136

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 25)

SR. major: X   Jr. major: X

SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: 12   FR: 13

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Writing

SECTION 02

Major Readings

Anthony Giddens, INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
Eric Hobsbaum, THE AGE OF CAPITAL, 1848-1875
Eric Williams, CAPITALISM AND SLAVERY
Adam Smith, AN INQUIRY INTO THE NATURE AND CAUSES OF THE WEALTH OF NATIONS
Immanuel Wallerstein, HISTORICAL CAPITALISM
J.M. Blaut, THE COLONIZER'S MODEL OF THE WORLD
William Greider, ONE WORLD, READY OR NOT
Philip Nicholson, WHO DO WE THINK WE ARE? RACE AND NATION IN THE MODERN WORLD

Examinations and Assignments

Three five-page take-home essays, and an in-class final exam.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

Instructor(s): Dupuy,Alex   

Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:30PM;     Location: PAC422

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 30)

SR. major: X   Jr. major: X

SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: 15   FR: 15

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Writing, Focused Inquiry Course

SECTION 03

Major Readings

MacLeod, AIN'T NO MAKIN' IT
Herbert Gans, THE URBAN VILLAGERS
Charles Lemert, SOCIAL THINGS: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE SOCIOLOGICAL LIFE
C. Wright Mills, THE POWER ELITE
Stack, ALL OUR KIN
E. Goffman, STIGMA
Max Weber, THE PROTESTANT ETHIC

Examinations and Assignments

Short papers, fieldwork report, participation, perfect attendance.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

Instructor(s): Lemert,Charles   

Times: ..T.T.. 02:40PM-04:00PM;     Location: PAC004

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 25)

SR. major: X   Jr. major: X

SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO:    FR: 25

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Writing, Focused Inquiry Course

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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