Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

SOC 101 Syllabus 7 Creating Social Change & Final Prep Week 16: Change in the Real World  Monday, April 29:  Textbook : Ferris & Stein, “Sociologist and Social Change,” 483-506.  Analytical Essay : Final Draft for Section 5 Due  Group Presentation : Prep  Wednesday, May 1: Final Prep  Group Presentation : Prep  Friday, May 3: Final Prep  Group Presentation: Prep & FINAL: Tuesday, May 7 from 3:00-5:00 p.m.  Group Presentation: Visual Presentations Due on Monday May 6 at 8:00 pm General Education Goals/Objectives Nature: Goal 1: Explains the interrelationships between humans and their environment and the role of science in their lives Objective 2: Demonstrates appreciation of the natural environment  Skill 2: Assesses the impact of human activity on their environment. Objective 3: Demonstrates an awareness of the role of science in everyday life  Skill 2: Recognizes the role of science in understanding nature and society Technology : Goal 2: Demonstrates knowledge and application of technology Objective 1: Completes an assignment using an appropriate application software  Skill 1: Creates, edits, and formats a word processing document  Skill 3: Creates edits, and formats a slide show presentation  Skill 5: Demonstrates the ability to send and receive e-mail Objective 2: Uses electronic resources for course related assignments and information  Skill 1: Selects appropriate electronic resources  Skill 3: Identifies proper academic library search engines  Skill 4: Evaluates quality/value of web-based information Objective 4: Employs problem solving and critical thinking skills in order to solve a variety of different problems  Skill 1: Locates, evaluates, and applies research information  Skill 2: Analyzes information to determine its validity  Skill 3: Draws conclusions from information collected And Beyond Goal 4: Demonstrates effective communication Objective 1: Expresses ideas through effective writing  Skill 1: Uses the stages of the writing process to develop, organize, and present ideas in writing  Skill 2: Analyzes the demands and possible strategies of a writing task, based on topic, purpose, context, and audience, and then accomplish that task with clarity  Skill 3: Demonstrates competent writing that includes a clear, original thesis or claim, appropriate evidence and support, a logical structure, and a style of language that serves the writer’s purpose and audience  Skill 4: Uses Edited Standard Written English in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax, and presents written work in a style and format consistent with the demands of an academic setting