SOCI-1301 Introduction to Sociology
Jackie Burns
Credit Spring 2023
Section(s)
SOCI-1301-004 (58308)
LEC DIL ONL DIL
SOCI-1301-006 (58310)
LEC DIL ONL DIL
SOCI-1301-008 (61249)
LEC TuTh 9:00am - 10:20am SGC SGC1 1223
SOCI-1301-010 (58313)
LEC TuTh 12:00pm - 1:20pm RRC RRC2 2321.00
SOCI-1301-021 (58324)
LEC TuTh 12:00pm - 1:20pm RRC RRC2 2321.00
SOCI-1301-030 (58330)
LEC DIL ONL DIL
Course Requirements
SOCI 1301 Master Syllabus Spring 2023
Dr. Jackie Burns jackie.burns@austincc.edu
ACC Course Description:
SOCIOLOGY 1301: Introduction to theoretical perspectives and research pertaining to society and to the relationship between society and the individual. Covers the basic elements of society, such as culture, social structure, social groups, social class, race, gender, social institutions, social processes, and social change.
https://www6.austincc.edu/cms/site/www/catalog/coursedetails_fox.php?year=2020&deptcode=SOCI#SOCI131
Students will use the Blackboard learning management system for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, and collaboration.
The transferability of workforce courses varies. Students interested in transferring courses to another college should speak with their Area of Study (AoS) advisor, Department Chair, and/or Program Director.
REQUIRED TEXTS/MATERIALS/SOFTWARE
All course materials are provided in digital format and may be accessed through the Black Board course and through ACC Library databases.
If you need Technical assistance, a laptop, help accessing wifi please contact Student Technology Services. Austin Community College has a variety of services for students who need reliable computer technology and high-speed internet to complete their coursework.
Technology Requirements / Skills
Minimum Technology Requirements
● Access to Internet
● Access to a reliable computer
Minimum Technical Skills
As part of your online experience, you can expect to utilize a variety of technology mediums as part of your curriculum:
● Communicate via email including sending attachments
● Navigate the World Wide Web using a Web browser such as Google Chrome ● Use software applications to create documents
● Be willing to learn how to communicate using a discussion board and upload assignments to Blackboard
● Be comfortable uploading and downloading saved files
Required Course Writing Assignments
- There are eight writing assignments, (minimum250 words) each include clear instructions and descriptive assessment criteria, and available on Blackboard the first day of the semester. All assignments may be revised and resubmitted for full credit.
- There are no penalties for late submissions, however there are natural consequences. Mostly, you are going to be stressed out and pressed for time to meet the end of the semester deadline.
Required Major Project: Two Choices- Choose only one.
Option 1 Service Learning
This course offers a Service-Learning option. To more fully understand the complexity of systems of inequality and attempts to achieve social justice, you will participate in 6 hours of service to the community, then reflect on that experience in light of the Human Rights approach to inequality and either write about or present your findings to the class. Instructions and a grading rubric are provided. Final digital slide presentation uploaded to discussion platform.
Option 2 Social Enterprise Project Addressing a Pressing Social Need
Alternatively, you may choose to complete a social Enterprise project. Here you identify a social issue, conduct social science research on the nature of the social issue, can include economics, review case studies of social enterprises already working in the field, and conceptually design a social enterprise business to address the need. Includes five scaffold assignments that contribute to a final slide presentation. Final digital slide presentation uploaded to discussion platform
Packback Discussion
Participation is a requirement for this course, and the Packback Questions platform will be used for online discussion about your course project: either your service-learning experience and research or your social enterprise project. You do not do both choose only one project to complete. Packback Questions is an online community where you ask open-ended questions to build on what we are covering in class and relate topics to real-world applications. Open-ended questions are essentially thesis statements that you argue to support. Packback uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to give you immediate feedback on the strength of your thesis statement as well as the strength of your argument.
Frequency of Post Minimum required: 4 (a summary of post frequencies with their curiosity score is generated at the end of the semester and entered into Blackboard for participation points). Click the link in the blue content bar for detailed information and instructions.
Grading System
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Chapter Topic Assignments |
Points |
Course Project Option 1 Service learning |
Course Project Option 2 Social Enterprise |
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8 Chapter Writing Assignments |
450 |
AND |
Reflection paper 1 |
Points |
OR |
4 Peer-Reviewed References |
Points |
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100 |
100 |
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8 Chapter Quizzes |
303 |
Reflection Paper 2 |
100 |
2 Annotations |
100 |
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Reflection Paper 3 |
100 |
3 Case Studies |
100 |
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Final Reflection Paper 4 |
100 |
Final Project |
100 |
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Packback |
50 |
Packback |
50 |
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Total |
753 |
450 |
450 |
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Grade Distribution
Topic Chapter Assignments (753) + Course Project (450) = 1203
A 1203 – 1103
B 1102 – 1002
C 1001 – 901
D 900 – 800
F 799 – and below
Readings
Summary Course Schedule by Assessment Assignment
Chapter Topic Writing Assignments
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DUE DATE |
CHAPTER QUIZ |
CHAPTER WRITING ASSIGNMENT |
PACKBACK DISCUSSION BOARD |
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Jan 22nd 11:59 pm |
Chapter 1 Sociological Imagination |
Chapter 1 Sociological Imagination |
Register, post or respond to a post, explore be ready for Feb 12th |
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Feb 5th 11:59 pm |
Chapter 2 Sociological Research |
Chapter 2 Sociological Research |
None required voluntary |
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Feb 19th 11:59 pm |
Chapter 3 Culture |
Chapter 3 Culture |
None required voluntary |
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March 5th 11:59 pm |
Chapter 5 Socialization |
Chapter 5 Socialization |
None required voluntary |
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March 26th 11:59 pm |
Chapter 7 Deviance Crime and Social Control |
Chapter 7 Deviance, Crime, and Social Control |
None required voluntary |
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April 9th 11:59 pm |
Chapter 9 Stratification |
Chapter 9 Stratification |
None required voluntary |
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April 23rd 11:59 pm |
Chapter 10 Global Inequality |
Chapter 10 Global Inequality |
None required voluntary |
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May 7th 11:59 pm |
Chapter 11 Race and Ethnicity |
Chapter 11 Race and Ethnicity |
None required voluntary |
Course Project Option 1: Service Learning
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DUE DATE |
ASSIGNMENT |
BLACKBOARD PRIVATE SUBMISSION |
PACKBACK PUBLIC DISCUSSION BOARD |
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Feb 12th 11:59 pm |
Enter your name, section number, and site preference on the sign-up sheet individuals may coordinate service with others but are not required |
None required |
Register, post, or respond to a post |
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Feb 26th 11:59 pm |
Site Orientation* Virtual or F2F |
A full version of the Reflection Paper Assignment |
An abbreviated version of the reflection paper – edit personal information you do not feel comfortable sharing. |
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April 2nd 11:59 pm |
A full version of the Reflection Paper Assignment |
An abbreviated version |
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April 16th 11:59 pm |
Guided |
A full version of the Reflection Paper Assignment |
An abbreviated version |
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May 14th 11:59 pm |
Full Version |
Link to Full version – abbreviated summary post |
OR
Course Project Option 2: Social Enterprise
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DUE DATE |
ASSIGNMENT |
BLACKBOARD PRIVATE SUBMISSION |
PACKBACK PUBLIC DISCUSSION BOARD |
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Feb 12th 11:59 pm |
Topic |
A full version of the Assignment |
Abbreviated Summary |
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Feb 26th 11:59 pm |
2 Annotations |
A full version of the Assignment |
Abbreviated Summary |
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April 2nd 11:59 pm |
A full version of the Assignment |
Abbreviated Summary |
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May 14th 11:59 pm |
Full Version |
Link to Full version – abbreviated summary post |
Copyright Notice: Materials used in connection with the course may be subject to copyright protection.
Please note that schedule changes may occur during the semester. Any changes will be announced in class and posted as a Blackboard Announcement (or other resource faculty is using to communicate).
Course Subjects
FULL COURSE SCHEDULE: an index of weekly assignments.
Copyright Notice: Materials used in connection with the course may be subject to copyright protect
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Due Date |
Chapter Writing Assignments/Quizzes |
AND |
Project 1 Service Learning |
OR |
Project 2 Social Enterprise |
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Jan 22nd |
Chapter 1 Sociological Imagination |
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Explore Service Learning Opportunities Identify a site location: |
Explore Social Enterprise and contemporary Social Issues (See link “Social Enterprise Project” in blue content bar) |
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Jan 29th |
NA |
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Feb 5th |
Chapter 2 Sociological Research |
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Feb 12th |
NA |
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Enter your name, section number, and site preference on the sign-up sheet |
Topic |
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Feb 19th |
Chapter 3 Culture |
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Feb 26th |
NA |
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Site Orientation* Virtual or F2F |
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March 5th |
Chapter 5 Socialization |
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March 12th |
NA |
completing service learning hours |
completing independent research |
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March 19th |
Spring Break |
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March 26th |
Chapter 7 Deviance |
completing service learning hours |
completing independent research |
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April 2nd |
NA |
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Guided Reflection Paper 2* |
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April 9th |
Chapter 9 Stratification |
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April 16th |
NA |
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Guided Reflection Paper 3* |
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April 23rd |
Chapter 10 Global Inequality |
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April 30th |
NA |
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May 7th |
Chapter 11 Race & Ethnicity |
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May 14th |
All assignments due |
Please note that schedule changes may occur during the semester. Any changes will be announced in class and posted as a Blackboard Announcement (or other resource faculty is using to communicate).
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
SOCI 1301 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES & GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Compare and contrast the basic theoretical perspectives of sociology.
● Analyze global social and economic inequalities (PSLO 3; Gen Ed 2 & 3: Assignments - Social Enterprise Case Studies).
2. Identify the various methodological approaches to the collection and analysis of data in sociology.
● Use information literacy skills to critically evaluate articles and data from a sociological perspective (PSLO 3; Gen Ed 2 &, 3: Assignments - Annotated Bibliographies).
3. Describe key concepts in sociology. (PSLO 1; Gen Ed 2 & 5: Assignments - Module Quizzes).
4. Describe the empirical findings of various subfields of sociology
● Demonstrate critical thinking skills through writing and oral communication in a variety of formats (PSLO 2, Gen Ed 1 & 2: Assignments - Annotated Bibliographies and Social Enterprise Project Presentation).
● Apply a sociological perspective to make informed decisions about everyday life and opportunities (PSLO 2;Gen Ed 1 & 2: Assignments - Social Enterprise Project).
5. Explain the complex links between individual experiences and broader institutional forces.
(PSLO 2; Gen Ed 1 & 2: Assignments - Module Short Answer Writing Assignments).
● Compare and contrast the sociological characteristics of diverse cultures and societies in the United States and the world (PSLO 2; Gen Ed 1 & 2: Assignments - Social Enterprise Case Studies).
6. OPTION: Engage in service-learning with a community partner organization in order to develop an understanding of and appreciation for complex social justice questions surrounding personal, local, national, and global problems and to apply social science approaches to help solve these problems in ways that are relevant, creative, and respect the dignity of those affected by the outcome (PSLO1; Gen Ed 2 & 5).
According to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual: http://board.thecb.state.tx.us/apps/WorkforceEd/acgm/acgm.htm
Office Hours
M T W Th F S Su 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM Round Rock Campus Office 8316.04 Office Phone 512-223-0445
NOTE email jackie.burns@austincc.edu 24/7 and include urgent in the subject line if needed - always include your section number (provided in the URL you click to enter the Blackboard course). Happy to meet virtually anytime via Zoom. F2F appointment only.Published: 01/12/2023 14:20:04