SOCY 1004: DEVIANCE IN U.S. SOCIETY
Spring Semester 2006
Instructor: Marc Eaton
E-mail: marc.eaton@colorado.edu Mailbox: Ketchum 220 “Eaton”
Phone: (303) 442-2248 h Office Hours: Ketchum 35
(206) 920-3058 c Mondays 1-2pm
**e-mail is the best way to contact me Wednesdays 11am-11:50am
Group Contact Information:
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Required Text:
Adler & Adler (eds.). 2006. Constructions of Deviance: Social Power, Context, and Interaction. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth
**Be sure you have the 5th edition
Goals and Expectations:
By the end of this course, I hope to have helped you gain the following:
In order to reach these goals, we all need to do the following:
· respect one another à allow everyone to share their experiences and opinions without fear of judgment or personal attack; pay attention when others speak.
· respect class time à arrive on time and stay until the end; do not listen to music, read non-class materials, do homework, text message, talk on phone, etc.
· contribute à please ask questions if you are confused; share your opinion/story if you think it is relevant; engage our minds and one another.
Class E-mail List:
I will use e-mail to send you detailed explanations of requirements for papers, projects, and presentations. You are responsible for checking your e-mail on a regular basis (at least 2-3 times/week) to keep up to date on course announcements and materials. You need to subscribe to the class e-mail list by the end of the day on Friday, January 27th. Here’s how you do it:
1) Type listproc@lists.colorado.edu in the address line of your e-mail message.
2) Type “subscribe deviance-eaton Firstname Lastname” in the body of the e-mail. When I say “Firstname Lastname,” I obviously mean put your actual name down- don’t simply type the words “Firstname” and “Lastname” in the e-mail (trust me, it has happened before).
3) Click send!
You should receive an e-mail from the list server confirming your subscription to the list. If you don’t get this confirmation e-mail within one day of sending the message, please try to subscribe again. If this still doesn’t work, e-mail me and I’ll try to subscribe you.
Course Requirements:
1) Reading Quizzes à Every Friday we will have a short quiz (except on weeks where Friday classes are cancelled or where we have an exam). This will test your knowledge of the chapters assigned each week (not lecture material). The quiz dates are included on the course schedule. Although we have 11 quizzes on the schedule, your lowest quiz grade will be dropped and the remaining 10 quizzes will count toward your overall class grade.
**10 quizzes * 10pts./each = 100 points (20% of class grade)
2) Exams à We will have two non-cumulative exams. There are no make-up exams!!
Exam #1: Feb. 17th; covers material from 1/23 to 2/13.
Exam #2: Apr. 14th; covers material from 3/1 to 4/7.
**2 exams * 50pts./each = 100 points (20% of class grade)
3) Papers à We have two required papers, each of which has multiple options (see pgs. 4 & 5). The first paper is weighted less to allow you to get the hang of things.
Paper #1: Mar. 1st; 5-7pgs., 40 points (8% of class grade)
Paper #2: Mar. 22nd; 5-7pgs., 60 points (12% of class grade)
**40pts. + 60pts. = 100 points (20% of class grade)
4) News Presentation à Each group is responsible for an eight to ten minute “Deviance in the News” presentation on a current event or news article that relates to one or more of the readings and topics discussed in class that week. Each group only presents once in the semester, and there will only be one presentation each week (beginning on the second week of classes). Each group must contact me before presenting to let me know how the members have divided the workload and request my assistance with visual materials if necessary (e.g., making transparencies).
**50 points (10% of class grade)
5) Class Participation à We will be engaged in classroom activities and discussion every week. I will be paying attention to each individual’s level of participation in these activities and discussions, and will assess your participation holistically at the end of the semester. If raising your hand in class makes you extremely anxious, please speak to me within the first two weeks of class and we will arrange another way to assess your participation.
**25 points (5% of class grade)
6) Final Project à Each person (or pair) is responsible for completing an in-depth research project examining one specific type of deviance. You are required to turn in a contract to me describing your proposed project. A more detailed description of this project appears on page 5.
**125 points (25% of class grade)
Grading Scales:
General Scale for Course Requirements: Each individual course requirement will be assessed on the basis of the following grading scale (numbers represent percentages).
A+=97-100 B+=87-89 C+=77-79 D+=67-69 F=0-59
A =94-96 B =84-86 C =74-76 D =64-66
A- =90-93 B- =80-83 C- =70-73 D- =60-63
Overall Scale for Final Course Grade: Letter grades for the course will be determined according to the following scale (numbers represent total points earned).
A =470-500 B+=435-449 C+=385-399 D+=335-349 F =0-299
A- =450-469 B =420-434 C =370-384 D =320-334
B- =400-419 C- =350-369 D- =300-319
Grading Policies:
Grading Concerns: If you feel that an error has been made in grading, please arrange to meet with me to discuss your concern. I am willing to re-examine your grade as long as you meet with me within one week of receiving the grade in question and have specific questions about the grade (rather than just saying you think you deserve better). All grades are final and will not be reconsidered after one week of the date I hand back the graded material!!!
Late Policy: As a general rule, papers turned in after the class period in which they are due will receive no points. However, I will consider accepting your paper after the deadline on a case-by-case basis depending on illness or emergencies (see below).
However, without exception, final projects turned in after the class period in which they are due will receive no points!!! This is non-negotiable.
Attendance Policy: I will not be keeping attendance records, although I will take it for the first few class periods to learn your names and keep track of who is/is not here. Nevertheless, you are responsible for getting the notes from the day(s) you miss, and you cannot make up any points lost for participation or turning in assignments/test/project.
Final Project Contracts: You are required to turn in a contract in class on Wednesday, April 19th, that describes what you propose to research and what class concepts you plan to use for your final project. You will lose five points of the 125 possible on your final project for every class period that passes without me receiving a signed hard copy of your final project contract.
Quizzes: Quizzes will start right at the beginning of class, so make sure you arrive on time. If you are late and miss all or part of a quiz, you cannot make up the points.
News Presentations: You must be present the day that your group is responsible for its “Deviance in the News” presentation. If you have a pre-existing scheduling conflict, please inform me by the end of the second week of class so I can move you to a different group. Failure to participate in your group’s presentation will result in loss of all 50 points possible for completing the presentation.
Illness/Emergencies: If you are ill or have a personal or family emergency, please contact me ASAP to inform me of the situation. Call me, e-mail me, do whatever you need to do to let me know why you will be missing class. If your absence corresponds to the date of an exam, quiz, or presentation, I will need documentation to confirm the reason for your absence. If the absence is properly documented, we will discuss options for you to make up the points lost.
In the case of missing the due dates for papers, you may e-mail me a copy of the paper/project in Microsoft Word document format no later than the end of the class period in which it is due. This e-mailed copy will serve as proof that you completed the assignment on time. However, you will still need to bring a hard copy of the paper to me during our next class meeting.
Failure to provide adequate documentation explaining your illness or emergency will result in loss of all points possible for the course requirement you failed to complete on time.
Disability Statement:
If you qualify for accommodations because of a disability, please submit to me documentation from Disability Services by the end of the second week of classes so that your needs are addressed. Contact: 303-492-8671, Willard 322, and http://www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices
Accommodation for Religious Observances:
Please notify me ASAP if you recognize any conflict with test dates, assignment due dates, and/or class attendance that will occur as the result of religious observances. Notification must be made no later than two weeks prior to the date of conflict so that you and I have time to make other arrangements.
Honor Code:
All students of the University of Colorado at Boulder are responsible for knowing and adhering to the academic integrity policy of this institution. All incidents of academic misconduct will be reported to the Honor Code Council. The Honor Code can be found at http://www.colorado.edu/policies/honor.html or http://www.colorado.edu/academics/honorcode/
Sexual Harassment Statement:
Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual attention. It can involve intimidation, threats, coercion, or promises or create an environment that is hostile or offensive. Harassment may occur between members of the same or opposite gender and between any combination of members in the campus community: students, faculty, staff, and administrators. Any student who believes s/he has 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. Information about the OSH and the campus resources available to assist individuals who believe they have been sexually harassed can be obtained at: http://www.colorado.edu/sexualharassment/
Explanation of Papers: (you will receive more detailed guidelines a week prior to the due date)
Paper #1: Due Wednesday, March 1st
Option A: Construct your own moral entrepreneurial campaign. Base your campaign on something we haven’t talked about too much in class, and be creative! Use the lecture notes on moral entrepreneurial campaigns as a basic outline of what to include in your campaign, and include at least three concepts from the lecture and readings (Ch. 14).
Option B: Reflect upon how elements of social power have affected your own life. Use at least three concepts from lecture and readings (Ch. 18-20) to describe how your characteristics and personal background may have helped or hindered your progress to get where you are today. Seriously consider the effects of privilege or disadvantage in your life.
**Format: 5-7pgs., 12-pt. font, double-spaced, standard margins, citations and references
**Points: 40 points possible (8% of class grade)
Paper #2: Due Wednesday, March 22nd
Option A: Interview a friend or family member that currently has or previously had a deviant identity. Include a description of what this individual does/did that is deviant, how s/he developed a deviant identity, and how it has affected his/her life. Also include discussion of the accounts used by this individual to explain or justify his/her deviance. Use three concepts from lecture material and readings (Ch. 22-24) to complete the paper.
Option B: Research an individual or group that is involved in stigma management. This person/group needs to be different than those discussed in class, and preferably involved in management of a stigma other than those covered in class. Use three concepts from lecture and readings (Ch.26-28) to complete the paper.
**Format: 5-7pgs., 12-pt. font, double-spaced, standard margins, citations and references
**Points: 60 points possible (12% of class grade)
Final Project: Investigative Report! Due at Beginning of Class on Friday, May 5th
Investigate one type of deviance in depth and complete a report on it. The deviance can be something discussed in any of our readings or lectures, or it can be something not covered in this course. You can choose one of several options to complete this project- whichever suits you best:
· An 8-10pg. research paper, including citations and a reference page (not included in 8-10pg. limit).
· A portfolio or pamphlet including pictures, quotations, news articles, and/or other information about your topic. This can be anything from a relatively professional appearing pamphlet to a small, well organized 3-ring binder. In addition, you must complete a 3-5pg. paper explaining why you chose this topic and why you chose what is included in your portfolio or pamphlet.
· Create an original creative work related to and/or demonstrating your topic. This can include painting, sculpture, music, short film, dance, or some other form of creative work developed by you specifically for this assignment. In addition, you must complete a 3-5pg. paper explaining why you chose this topic and why you chose to express the topic in this specific creative format.
For all of these options, it is required that you use at least two outside sources (only one can be a website). You must also use four concepts from readings and lecture, including at least one theory to help describe your topic. You can complete the project alone or in pairs. If you complete the project in a pair, each student must turn in his/her own paper. In addition, each member of the pair will submit to me a statement regarding the other partner’s contribution to completion of the project (i.e. whether the partners shared responsibilities equally).
**Contract: A contract describing your proposed project is due Wednesday, April 19th.
**Points: 125 points possible (25% of class grade)
SCHEDULE OF READINGS & ASSIGNMENTS
(Note: Chapters should be read by the date they are listed.)
MONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY
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1/16 NO CLASS Martin Luther King Day |
1/18 Syllabus *Mug Shots* |
1/20 Introduction *Form Groups*
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1/23 What is Deviance?
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1/25 Why Does Deviance Exist?
Ch. 1 |
1/27 Forms of Deviance
Ch. 2 & 3 Quiz #1 |
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1/30 Theories of Deviance: Structural Ch. 5 & 9 |
2/1 Theories of Deviance: Cultural
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2/3 Theories of Deviance: Interactionist Ch. 6 & 7 Quiz #2 |
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2/6 Review of Theories *In-Class Activity* |
2/8 Studying Deviance: Official Statistics Ch. 11 |
2/10 Studying Deviance: Survey Research Ch. 12 Quiz #3 |
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2/13 Studying Deviance: Field Research Ch. 13 |
2/15 In-Class Review *Exam #1 Q&A* |
2/17
EXAM #1 |
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2/20 Moral Entrepreneurial Campaigns
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2/22 Moral Campaigns *In-Class Activity* Ch. 14 |
2/24 Social Power
Ch. 18 & 20 Quiz #4 |
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2/27 Social Power *In-Class Activity* Ch. 19 |
3/1 Deviant Identity: Informal Labeling Ch. 22 Paper #1 Due |
3/3 Deviant Identity: Official Labeling Ch. 23 Quiz #5 |
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3/6 Accounts: Disclaimers
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3/8 Accounts: Excuses & Justifications Ch. 24 |
3/10 Accounts: Techniques of Neutralization Heltsley & Calhoun Quiz #6 |
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3/13 Individual Stigma Management Ch. 26 & 27 |
3/15 Stigma Management *Guest Speakers* |
3/17 Collective Stigma Management Ch. 28 Quiz #7 |
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3/20 Social Organization of Deviance Ch. 29 |
3/22 Social Org. of Deviance *Video, Day 1* Ch. 30 Paper #2 Due |
3/24 Social Org. of Deviance *Video, Day 2* Ch. 32 Quiz #8 |
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3/27 NO CLASS Spring Break
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3/29 NO CLASS Spring Break |
3/31 NO CLASS Spring Break |
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4/3 NO CLASS Marc out of town |
4/5 Deviant Transactions: Individual & Exchange Ch. 34 & 36 |
4/7 Deviant Transactions: Exploitation Ch. 37 Quiz #9 |
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4/10 Deviant Exploitation *In-Class Activity*
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4/12 In-Class Review *Exam #2 Q&A* |
4/14
EXAM #2 |
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4/17 Deviant Career: Entry Ch. 39 |
4/19 Deviant Career: Stages Ch. 40 Project Contract Due |
4/21 Deviant Career: Managing *In-Class Activity* Quiz #10 |
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4/24 Deviant Career *Guest Speakers* Ch. 41 |
4/26 Deviant Career: Exit Ch. 42 |
4/28 Wrap-up *Administer FCQs* Quiz #11 |
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5/1
*Question and Answer for Final Projects* |
5/3 NO CLASS *Work on Your Project!*
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5/5 FINAL PROJECT DUE *View Creative Works!* |
***This syllabus is subject to change.***