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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Sociology introduces students to the scientific study of human society and social behavior.
The course emphasizes that the groups to which people belong largely shape human
behavior and that social interaction that takes place within those groups. Topics covered
include an analysis of culture and its components; social structure and socialization; social
self theory; inequalities of gender, race, and social class; deviance theory; and an
exploration of society's institutions.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
To successfully complete this course, you will need
:
TYPES OF ASSIGNMENTS
B=85-92
C=75-84
D=67-74
F=0-66
ATTENDANCE POLICY
It is important to attend class and participate in class discussions and activities. Please make
sure you follow the district attendance policy in order to earn credit for this course.
Tardy Policy
P
rocedure to be followed if
TARDY
When a student is tardy he or she will report to the office to acquire an admit slip.
Students will not be allowed to enter the classroom without an admit slip. If a student is
consistently tardy they will be assigned motivational work until the behavior is changed.
ASSIGNMENT/MAKE UP POLICY
Assignments handed in on time are eligible for full credit. Assignments handed in after
the due date, will receive a prorated grade. Assignments are usually due at the
beginning of the class.
Absent - You have the number of days you were absent to make up any missing work.
Please check with Coach Holden to find out what you missed.
CLASSROOM POLICIES
COACH HOLDEN'S
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES:
Procedure to be followed when ENTERING THE CLASSROOM
Students will enter the classroom orderly and quietly and sit in their assigned seat.
Students will find their daily class objectives and a bell-ringer on the board which is to
be read and completed immediately.
WEEKS
UNIT 1
Culture and Social Structure
(1) The Sociological Point of View
(2) Cultural Diversity
(3) Cultural Conformity and Adaptation
(4) Social Structures
1, 2, 3, 4
UNIT 2
The Individual in Society
(5) Socializing the Individual
(6) The Adolescent in Society
(7) The Adult in Society
(8) Deviance & Social Control
5, 6, 7, 8
UNIT 3
Social Inequality
(9) Social Stratification:
(10) Racial & Ethnic Relations
(11) Gender, Age, and Health
9, 10, 11
UNIT 4
Social Institutions
(12) The Family
(13) The Economy & Politics
(14) Education & Religion
(15) Science & the Mass Media
UNIT 5
The Changing Social World
(16) Population & Urbanization
(17) Collective Behavior & Social Movements
(18) Social Change & Modernization
16, 17, 18
I have read over the syllabus and understand the class policies. I also understand that I can contact
the teacher at [insert your school email address] or call Port Allen High School to set-up a meeting
with the teacher by contacting the guidance counselor.
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