Recitation Syllabus

 

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
SOCY 1001-020

Fall 2006

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TA:                      Shannon Coffey

Office:                  Ketchum 8 (Basement)

Home Phone:      (303) 786-0336 (Please do not call after 9 PM)

E-mail:                 Shannon.Coffey@gmail.com

 

RECITATION TIMES:                                                   CLASS ROOM:          

Tuesdays             10:00-10:50                     EDUC 138 

Wednesdays        12:00-12:50                    MKNA 112

Wednesdays          3:00-3:50                      CLRE 104   

Thursdays           11:00-11:50                    ATLS  1B25

 

OFFICE HOURS:

                                    Wednesdays         1:30-2:30

                                     Thursdays          12:30-1:30

                                     

                                     And additional appointments may be scheduled by contacting

                                     Shannon Coffey                    

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Recitation Description for SOCY 1001: Introduction to Sociology

 

The recitations are intended to focus upon the key concepts that are discussed within the textbook and lectures. The recitations will provide, due to their small size, opportunities to engage in in-depth discussions. There will also be numerous opportunities to ask questions and examine issues that may need further clarification.

 

Course Materials: Please see the main course syllabus

 

Course Schedule: We will follow the schedule outlined in the main course syllabus

             

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

 

 

 

 

Expectations:

 

Attendance is extremely important. Your Recitation Grade will account for 1/3rd of your final grade for the course.

 

If you miss more than two recitations, the attendance portion of your recitation grade will be impacted. If there are extraneous circumstances that may/have affected your recitation attendance (i.e. documented medical illness, death in the family, car accident, etc.) you will need to contact Shannon Coffey so that the potential affect on your grade may be mitigated.

 

Recitation Grades Will Be Based On the Following Requirements:       

 

REQUIREMENTS

PERCENTAGES

Attendance

20 %

Class Participation

10 %

Reading Responses

30 %

Paper

40 %

 

Reading Responses’:

 

Each recitation you will be asked to write a response to a question or two that will focus upon an aspect of the assigned reading(s) for the week.

 

You will receive full credit for turning in your ‘reading response’ as long as your writing demonstrates that you have a working knowledge of the assigned readings for the week. If it is evident from your writing that you have not read the assigned reading for the week you will not receive credit.

 

If you miss more than 2 ‘Reading Responses’ your recitation grade will be impacted.

 

Assigned Paper:

 

You will be asked to submit a paper that will ask you to apply one of the seminal sociological theories. The assignment will be handed out during recitation.

 

Your paper will be due during Jackie Raska’s lecture on October 4th.

 

Each paper should be 3 to 5 pages in length, and is not to exceed 5 pages. The paper is to be typed in 12 point font and is to be double spaced. You will need to proof-read your paper before turning it in (to check for spelling and grammatical errors). College level writing is expected.

 

Please see the main course syllabus for our “Late Work Policy’

 

Emailed papers and work left under our office door will not be accepted.

Accommodations for Students With Disabilities:

 

If you qualify for accommodations through Disability Services, please submit a letter from Disability Services to Jackie Raska within the first two weeks of class so that your needs may be addressed. Also, please let Shannon Coffey know if you qualify for accommodations.

 

Disability Services determines accommodations based on documented disabilities.

 

Disability Services is located on the 3rd floor of Willard Hall in room 322. They can also be contacted at: 303-492-8671 and at: www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices.

 

Religious Services and Holidays:

 

The CU campus policy regarding religious observances requires that faculty make every effort to reasonably and fairly deal with all students who, because of religious obligations, have conflicts with scheduled exams, assignments or required attendance.

 

For the recitations, please let Jackie Raska and Shannon Coffey know before the event or holiday so that it can be accommodated. The policy can be accessed at: www.colorado.edu/policies/fac_relig.html

 

The CU Honor Code:

 

'On my honor as a University of Colorado at Boulder student I have neither given nor received unauthorized assistance.'

(http://www.colorado.edu/academics/honorcode/)

 

All students enrolled in courses at the University of Colorado at Boulder are responsible for upholding the CU Honor Code which is based upon the principals of “moral & ethical conduct” and “academic integrity” (http://www.colorado.edu/academics/honorcode).

 

The CU Honor Code can be accessed at: http://www.colorado.edu/academics/honorcode under the heading “Honor Code Constitution.”

 

All incidents of academic misconduct will be reported to the Honor Code Council. If you are found to be in violation of the CU Honor Code, you will face the sanctions detailed within the Honor Code which include, but are not limited to, suspension, probation, and expulsion.

 

Sexual Harassment:

 

“Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual attention. It can involve intimidation, threats, coercion, or promises.”(http://www.colorado.edu/sexualharassment)

 

Sexual Harassment will not be tolerated. Any student, faculty or staff member who believes that they have been sexually harassed should contact the Office of Sexual Harassment (OSH) at 303-492-2127 or the Office of Judicial Affairs at 303-492-5550. Further information regarding the Sexual Harassment Policy can be accessed at: www.colorado.edu/sexualharassment.