Sociology 100/Intro to Sociology
Video Series Entitled: "Sociological Imagination"

SUMMER 2002
CLASS #50198
SOC 100 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

INSTRUCTOR: Marilyn Souchek
OFFICE: W-7
PHONE: (760) 727-7529 or (760) 744-1150 Ext. 2340

TEXTBOOK:
Sociology in a Changing World, Kornblum, 5th edition
and Telecourse Study guide, Currier

COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Understanding society, social change and its impact on our daily lives is of importance to us all. This course is designed to help you better understand social organization, the socialization process and change that occurs within society. It will cover social theory and methodology and give you a better understanding of human society from a sociological perspective.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Video viewing
You are expected to view each of the twenty-six video lessons in the series. You will be required to write a half page summary on twenty-five of them and each summary will be worth four points. They will be due on the first class meeting after they have aired on television.

2. Exams
You will be given five exams covering the material assigned in the text. Each exam will be worth 100 points and you may drop your lowest score.

3. Grading
Grades are based on your best 4 of 5 exams, your 25 video summaries and your attendance at the seminars. The number of points you earn will determine your grade.

Best 4 exam scores -	100 x 4 = 400
Video summaries -	25 x 4 = 100
Total points possible -	500

Minimum points needed for grades	A (90%)	450
	B (80%)	400
	C (70%)	350
	D (60%)	300

4. Makeup and drop policy
There are no provisions for make-up exams. If you miss one exam, that will count as your dropped exam. If you miss more than one exam, you should drop the class. If you decide you cannot complete the course, you should be sure to drop by the official deadline or you will fail the course.

Important dates to remember:
Last day to apply for a refund 6 wk July 5th 8 wk July 5th
Last day to add a course 6 wk June 29th 8 wk July 2nd
Last day to apply for a Credit/No Credit 6 wk July 8th 8 wk July 11th
Last day to drop without a "W" 6 wk July 5th 8 wk July 10th
Last day to drop with a "W" 6 wk July 15th 8 wk July 22nd

5. Contact Information
My Office: W-7 Phone: 744-1150 Ext 2340
ETV Office: P-31 Phone: 744-1150 Ext. 2431

I am on campus Tuesday nights for this class during the summer. I will be available to talk with you before and after each class and if you need to contact me between classes I will check my voice mail two or three times a week between sessions, as well as Tuesday nights before class.

6. Seminar Schedule: Tuesday, 6-9:20pm, San Marcos Campus in room P-15

June 25th	Introduction to the class
	Topic: Acquiring a Sociological perspective
July 2nd	EXAM 1 - Chapters 1 & 2
	Topic: Culture, Structure and Socialization
July 9th	EXAM 2 - Chapters 3, 4 & 5
	Topics: Population, Urbanization and Deviance
July 16th	EXAM 3 - Chapters 7 & 9
	Topics: Social Stratification, Social Class and Race
July 23rd	EXAM 4 - Chapters 11 & 12
	Topics: Race, Gender and Age Discrimination
July 30th	FINAL EXAM - Chapters 13, 14 & 15

 

SOCIOLOGY 100 - SAMPLE VIDEO EVALUATION (pdf)

SOCIOLOGY 100 - PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

SOCIOLOGY 100 - BROADCAST SCHEDULE (ETV)
(Adelphia Cable CH67, Cox Cable-North County CH16)

SOCIOLOGY 100 - BROADCAST SCHEDULE (ITV)
(Cox Cable-San Diego CH16, Julian Cable CH4, Time Warner Cable CH16)