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SOC 115
SOCIETY, CULTURE AND IDENTITY
(Modules I for CAPE Sociology Unit 1)
Humanities and Social Sciences Department
COURSE OUTLINE
Instructor:
Credit Hours:
5x
Class Schedule:
MWF section 1 at
TuTh section 1 at
Office Hours:
Course Text:
Email:
awade@jc.sjc.edu.bz
Course Description:
SOC 115 is designed as part of the Sociology for CAPE programme that will
be examined under CXC at the end of a two year programme. The CAPE
syllabus aims to provide students with the necessary skills for an
understanding of the structures, organisation and development of societies,
particularly those in the Caribbean. It introduces them to the knowledge of the
theories and basic research methods of Sociology, the sociological
perspective, and the processes of social structural change with specific
emphasis on the development and modernisation of societies. More
specifically, in this course, students will be introduced to the theories and
concepts of the sociological perspective, sociology as a science and a
discipline, culture and identity. As a result of familiarizing the student with the
various sociological approaches, he/she will apply this knowledge to the
Belizean society. There is also an internal assessment requirement (School
Based Assessment) in this course.
Rationale:
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8:00am
Instructors Note:
This document states the expectations and evaluations for (Course Code: Course Name).
course implies your agreement to the criteria listed in the course outline.
Disciplinary grounding
Methods of Instruction: Methods of Instruction will include but are not limited to the following:
Lecture/Class Instructions
Group work
Field and library research
Class presentations
Creative projects and dramatizations
Discussion & debates
Documentary films
Take home assignments
Reading assignments
In-class Worksheets
Course Objectives: The course aims to: (according to Sociology CAPE syllabus)
1. develop an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of Sociology
2. develop an understanding of the main theoretical perspectives in Sociology from the classical to the
contemporary period, in mainstream and Caribbean Sociology
3. enable students to use the main research methods of the sociologists
4. appreciate the cultural diversity of the Caribbean.
5. develop a sense of personal and cultural identity, including a moral responsibility and social
commitment, as Caribbean people.
Specific Objectives: Students should be able to: (according to Sociology CAPE syllabus)
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Methods of Evaluation
This course uses some evaluative methods that focus on the application of knowledge,
comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation skills. Evaluations will be based
on, but not limited to the following:
Tests/Assessments 40%
In-class presentations, In-class activities and Essays 25%
Quizzes
15%
Final exam 20%
Completion of all coursework is expected on the date indicated by the instructor. Grades are
computed on a percentage scale as follows:
(A 90-100; B+ 85-89; B 80-84; C+ 75-79; C 70-74; D 60-69; F 0-59)
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Course Expectations:
Students are expected to report to ALL class periods Monday to Friday on time.
Students are responsible for materials presented in class during their absence.
Assignments for submission are to be typed and formatted using Times New Roman, 12pt,
double spaced, unless specified otherwise by the instructor, and turned in at the beginning of the
class period when they are due. Penalties will be given for late work. In the case an electronic
copy is forwarded to lecturer in order to meet a deadline, a hard copy of the assignment must be
produced by the student for grading.
Tests/Assignments/quizes given during a students absence will not be re-administered without valid
excuse. No make up test/quiz/assignment will be given once the test/quiz/assignment has been
graded and returned to the class - at this point a student will receive an automatic 0 grade.
Cell phones, ipods, MP3 players and other devices are to be turned off during class sessions and
put away. These technologies may be confiscated for the week if they are used during class
periods and student will receive a grade reduction of 5 pts for each violation.
Students are expected to consult with the instructor as necessary about individual concerns,
progress, and/or any other relevant issues during office hours and not during the class session.
Students must observe all rules and regulations set out by the Academic Bulletin and Student
Handbook for 2009-2010.
Attendance/Punctuality Policy:
See Academic Bulletin and Student Handbook for 2010-2011 for guidelines pertaining to Attendance/Punctuality
Policy.
Description of Assignments:
Worksheets
Course Content:
Topics:
MODULE 1: UNIT 1: Sociology, Culture and Identity
(1) The Sociological Perspective:
i.
Sociology as a discipline development of Sociology as a discipline, development of Sociology in
the Caribbean, Sociology as a science.
ii.
How society works social order, social change, status and roles, values, norms and sanctions,
social groups, socialization
Date
Week 1
Topics - Activities
Monday
Welcome
To be announced in class
Tuesday
Introduction to Sociology
Sociology as a Discipline:
Thursday
Introduction to Sociology
What is Sociology
Definitions for Sociology
Sociological Imagination
Week 2
Sociology as a Discipline:
The sociological
imagination, Origins of
Sociology, Relationship
between Sociology and the
other social sciences
Wednesday
Introduction to Sociology
Friday
Introduction to Sociology
Monday
The development of Sociology origins of
sociology
To be announced in class
Tuesday
The development of Sociology origins of
sociology
Wednesday
The development of Sociology origins of
sociology
Thursday
The development of Sociology origins of
sociology
Friday
Assessment
Week 3
The Development of
Sociology as a Discipline:
Founding Fathers
AND
The Relationship between
Sociology and the Social
Sciences:
Branches of Sociology
AND
Development of Sociology in
the Caribbean
Monday
The Development of Sociology as a Discipline
To be announced in class
Tuesday
The Development of Sociology as a Discipline
Wednesday
The Development of Sociology as a Discipline
Thursday
The Development of Sociology as a Discipline
Friday
Assessment
Week 4
Theoretical Perspectives:
Functionalist Perspective
Conflict Perspective
Interactionist Perspective
Week 5
Monday
3 main Theoretical perspectives
Tuesday
3 main Theoretical perspectives
Wednesday
3 main Theoretical perspectives
Thursday
3 main Theoretical perspectives
Friday
Assessment
Monday
Essay Writing and Proper CAPE formatting
and Internal Assessment
To be announced in class
Tuesday
Essay Writing and Proper CAPE formatting
and Internal Assessment
Wednesday
Essay Writing and Proper CAPE formatting
and Internal Assessment
To be announced in class
Thursday
Essay Writing and Proper CAPE formatting
and Internal Assessment
Friday
Assessment
Week 6
Sociology as a science
AND
Some Basic Concepts:
Society, Socialization,
Sociological Perspectives
Monday
What is a science?
Tuesday
Some Basic Concepts: SOCIETY
To be announced in class
Wednesday
Some Basic Concepts: SOCIETY
Thursday
Some Basic Concepts: SOCIETY
Friday
Assessment
Week 7
Sociological Research:
Introduction
Monday
Sociological Research
Tuesday
Sociological Research
To be announced in class
Wednesday
Sociological Research
Thursday
Sociological Research
Friday
Assessment
(Internal assessment in
process for ALL students)
Monday
Sociological Research
Week 8
Tuesday
Sociological Research
Sociological Research:
Questionnaires
Interviews
Participant Observation
Case Studies
To be announced in class
Wednesday
Sociological Research
Thursday
Sociological Research
Friday
Assessment
Week 9
Sociological Research:
Monday
Sociological Research
Questionnaires
Interviews
Participant Observation
Case Studies
Tuesday
Sociological Research
Wednesday
Sociological Research
Thursday
Sociological Research
Friday
Assessment
Monday
Sociological Research
Week 10
Tuesday
Sociological Research
Sociological Research:
Middle Range Studies
Longitudinal Studies
Sampling
Ethical Issues in Research
Wednesday
Sociological Research
Thursday
Sociological Research
Friday
Week 11
Culture and Identity:
Introduction
Definition of Culture
Material and Non-Material
Culture
Characteristics of Culture
Culture and Identity:
Functions of Culture
Structural and Cultural
Universals
Week 12
Cultural Variations:
Dominant Culture
Ideal culture
Real culture
Culture shock
Ethnocentrism
Cultural Relativism
Subcultures and
Countercultures
Cultural Variations:
Multiculturalism
Globalization and Culture
Assessment
Monday
Basic Concepts: Society & Culture and Identity
Tuesday
Basic Concepts: Society & Culture and Identity
Wednesday
Basic Concepts: Society & Culture and Identity
Thursday
Basic Concepts: Society & Culture and
Identity
Friday
Assessment
Monday
Basic Concepts: Society & Culture and Identity
Tuesday
Basic Concepts: Society & Culture and Identity
Wednesday
Basic Concepts: Society & Culture and Identity
Thursday
Basic Concepts: Society & Culture and
Identity
Friday
Assessment
To be announced in class
To be announced in class
Week 13
Monday
Basic Concepts: Society & Culture and Identity
Tuesday
Basic Concepts: Society & Culture and Identity
Wednesday
Basic Concepts: Society & Culture and Identity
Thursday
Basic Concepts: Society & Culture and
Identity
To be announced in class
Friday
Assessment
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Week 14
Culture in the Caribbean:
Plantation society and
culture
The indigenous people
The Africans
The Chinese
The East Indians
The plantation Society
Theory
The Plural Society Thesis
The Creole Society Thesis
Monday
Culture in the Caribbean
To be announced in class
Tuesday
Culture in the Caribbean
Wednesday
Culture in the Caribbean
Thursday
Culture in the Caribbean
Friday
Culture in the Caribbean
Week 15
Culture in the Caribbean:
Colonialism and Culture
Past and Contemporary
Caribbean culture
East Indian Culture
Caribbean Popular Culture
Carnival
Music
Reggae and Rastafarism
Literature
Vodun/Voodoo
Cricket
Caribbean Culture and
Globalization
Monday
Culture in the Caribbean
Tuesday
Culture in the Caribbean
To be announced in class
Wednesday
Culture in the Caribbean
Thursday
Culture in the Caribbean
Friday
Culture in the Caribbean
Week 16
EXAM WEEK
Bibliography:
Notes and Readings in Introductory Sociology Compilation of notes
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