Introduction to Sociology

Introduction to Sociology – SOCY 1001-100*

Recitation Syllabus

Fall 2006

*This syllabus is intended as a supplement to Professor Walden’s course syllabus. Please review her section on “Course Policies and Environment” to see what is expected of you in both the larger lectures and recitation classes.

Teaching Assistant: Bryan Snyder Contact info: Bryan.Snyder@colorado.edu

Office Hours: Thursdays 9:00-11:00am Location: Ketchum 8

and by appointment

Recitation times and locations:

Section 106: Thursday 8:00-8:50am (KTCH 119)

Section 114: Tuesday 8:00-8:50am (HUMN 180)

Section 112: Friday 12:00-12:50pm (MUEN E114)

Section 119: Friday 2:00-2:50pm (KTCH 120)

Course Objectives:

This course is meant as a supplement to Intro to Sociology (SOCY 1001-100). My responsibility as the recitation instructor is to provide greater clarity to the issues and/or material that is presented in the larger lecture classes. We will be dealing largely with the readings from the course reader (CR), The Practical Skeptic, and connecting them to the lecture material. My overarching objective is to help cultivate your sociological imagination, mainly by providing some real-life applicability to the material we cover in class. Keeping with this aim, I will tailor our class (1) to better help you understand the content of what is covered in class and (2) to have the material make sense in your everyday lives.

Grading: (Total recitation points – 200)

Attendance/Participation – 25

Quizzes – 15 (3 at 5 points each)

Discussion Questions – 10

Exploriments and learning journal – 50

Academic Paper – 100

*In addition to the 3 exams given throughout the semester in the SOCY 1001-100 lecture.

Participation: Because this class is meant to help you all better understand the material covered in the larger lectures, your participation is important in the learning process. Your participation grade will be made up of in-class assignments, small group work, and, of course, your participation in discussion. In addition to this, your participation grade will be dependent on your behavior in the classroom. We will cover a number of potentially sensitive subject areas throughout this course, and while I encourage everyone to think independently and critically, we have to maintain a courteous and respectful classroom environment. The behavior component of your participation grade will also include you showing up to class on time, being attentive in class, and respecting the floor when others are talking.

Quizzes: Prior to each exam you will be given a quiz, which will be available on WebCT. These are to be done outside of recitation and are meant to help you prepare for the exams.

Discussion Questions: Throughout the semester you will need to pair up with another classmate and create five discussion questions and help me lead the discussion that follows. Make sure you are able to talk about the issues within your questions. I will be the first to present these discussion questions, so if there are any questions as to what is expected from you in this assignment they can be asked at this time.

Student Contact Information:

In the event that you are unable to attend a lecture or recitation, it is solely your responsibility to get class notes and other course related information from your classmates. Class notes will not be provided by me or Professor Walden.

Name:_______________E-Mail:__________________Phone:_________________

Schedule: Make sure that you stay current with the readings listed on Professor Walden’s syllabus. The readings are to be completed before you come to recitation. As I mentioned above, we will primarily deal with the readings from The Practical Skeptic, so make sure you are up to date with the readings from both the textbook and the course reader.

Important Dates:

October 5: Test 1

November 2: Test 2

November 16: Academic Paper Due

December 18 (1:30-4:00): Final Exam