“The sociological imagination enables us to grasp history and biography and the

relations between the two within society.”

– C. Wright Mills in The Sociological Imagination

SOC 210 – N14 Introduction to Sociology – Course Syllabus

What is this class about, anyways? (Course Description)

Spring 2021 SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology – 3 credit hours / Online

Prerequisites: ENG 002 or DRE 097 Corequisites: None

This course introduces the scientific study of human society, culture, and social interactions.
Topics include socialization, research methods, diversity and inequality, cooperation and conflict,
social change, social institutions, and organizations. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate knowledge of sociological concepts as they apply to the interplay among individuals,
groups, and societies. Under the CAA, this course is designated as a UGETC course and satisfies
the general education Social/Behavioral Sciences requirement for the A.A., A.F.A., and A.S.
degrees. This course also satisfies the general education course requirement in Social/Behavioral
Sciences for the A.A.S. and A.G.E. degrees. (1997 SU)

Who’s in charge and how can I get into contact with her? (Faculty Information)
Instructor: Kim Cochran Kiesewetter, MA Office Location: Off Campus
Cell Phone: Request via Email if Needed Office Hours: TBD (posted in Moodle)
Email: kiesewetterk@sandhills.edu

What am I supposed to learn from this class? (Major Course Goals)

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have done the following:
- Defined the sociological imagination.
- Identified the three major theoretical frameworks in sociology: structural
functionalism, symbolic interactionism, and social conflict theory.
- Demonstrated an understanding of culture, including component of culture like
norms, values, and other cultural content.
- Discussed the various dimensions of social inequality, including an understanding of
the dominant institutions of society.

General Education
Students who are successful in this course will improve in the following general education areas:
critical thinking, social & personal responsibility, technological literacy, & communication.

What books do I need for this class? (Required Course Materials)

Keirns, Nathan, et al. Introduction to Sociology, 2ed. Openstax College.
Available for free electronically at: https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/introduction-
to-sociology-2e/get
ISBN: 978-1-938168-41-3
How do I pass this class? (Grading Policies)
Grading Scale: Areas of Assessment:
A = 90-100 D = 60-69 Sociological Analyses = 40%
B = 80-89 F = 59 and below Quizzes = 30%
C = 70-79 Discussion Forums = 30%

Please note that missing more than two consecutive weeks of classwork without contacting the
instructor will result in being dropped from the class or given a WP/FW depending on class
performance.

Modules: There are ten modules (units) in this course. Each module is composed of a reading
assignment and assessments; assessments may include quizzes, sociological analyses, and/or
discussion forums. You are required to complete each assignment listed under the module in
order to receive complete credit for the module. Lack of completion/poor performance will
negatively affect your grade. Please note that each module has a due date listed under the
Module title -- all module assignments are due by 11:55p that night -- no late work accepted!

Sociological Analysis (SA): Some Modules have a Sociological Analysis (SA) associated with it. Each
SA should thoughtfully respond in your own words to the prompt and may be completed via either
a written or oral assignment. You will find more detailed directions on these assignments in
Moodle, including a generic grading rubric. Written SAs must be at least one full page, double-
spaced, not including headers/titles and saved as a .doc, .docx, .rtf, or .pdf file and uploaded in
Moodle under the appropriate assignment link. Do not email me your SA assignments. Oral SAs
must be between 3 and 5 minutes in length. Oral SAs can be uploaded to Moodle as a .mp3,
recorded in VoiceThread, or completed in person during office hours. SAs should include
information from at least one outside, academic source with proper references. Clarity and
organization count, so please proofread/review your oral assignment before submitting.
Plagiarism is considered a serious academic offense and will result in a 0 on your assignment and
possible dismissal from the course with a failing grade.

Discussion Forums: Each Module has a Discussion Forum associated with it. Each Forum requires
you to make three postings: one original post, fully answering the prompt (worth 80 points) and
two posts that offer a thoughtful response to your classmates (worth 10 points each). Please note
that Discussion Forums are not free-for-alls where everyone shares what they “think” on a topic.
All postings must be thoughtful, mature, well-written, and indicate that you have read and
engaged in the module material. Postings based solely on personal opinion or that do not indicate
both time and effort will be graded accordingly. Simply regurgitating information previous posts
have provided will negatively impact your grade; you are expected to bring in unique information
to the conversation as appropriate. You will find more detailed directions on these assignments
in Moodle, including a generic grading rubric. Plagiarism is considered a serious academic offense
and will result in a 0 on your assignment and possible dismissal from the course with a failing
grade.

Quizzes: Each Module has a Quiz associated with it. Each quiz will be 10-20 questions long and
will come from the chapter(s) read for that particular module.
Late Work Policy: No late work is accepted, period. If you miss any work it is your responsibility
to plan ahead and complete the Extra Credit Assignment available beneath Module 10 in your
course. I will not respond to emails asking for extensions and/or acceptance of late work.

Academic Integrity: In addition to good academic performance, students should exhibit honesty
and integrity. If there is any question that academic honesty and integrity are not honored,
students may be required to redo assignments in the presence of an instructor-selected monitor.
Proof of dishonesty, including plagiarism, will make students subject to disciplinary action. For
this course, plagiarism will automatically result in a 0 on the assignment at a minimum and may
result in being dismissed from the course with a failing grade at the instructor’s discretion.
Please see the "SCC Policy Statements" below for more information.

Instructor-Driven Drop Policy: Per SCC Policies regarding Instructor-Initiated Drop and Withdraws:
This course follows the SCC drop policy which states that “an instructor will drop a student if the
student has failed to attend two consecutive weeks’ worth of class. Additionally, an instructor
may drop or withdraw a student from a course under any of the following conditions:
 Student fails to meet attendance policy of a course, if that policy is more restrictive than
what is stated above.
 Student fails to upload, post, or otherwise participate in an online class within the time
period prescribed in the online syllabus, if that policy is more restrictive than what is
stated above.
 Student is absent from the final exam without the instructor’s permission.
 Student misconduct.

Access/Disability Policy: Please consult the "SCC Policy Statements" below for more information.

What are we doing in here… and when? (Course Schedule)

Please find the tentative schedule for this course below (the instructor reserves the right to make
changes as needed):
Module Due Date (all assignments due by 11.55P on date
indicated)
Orientation Activity January 17
1 January 24
2 January 31
3 February 7
4 February 14
5 February 21
6 March 7
7 March 21
8 April 11
9 April 25
10 May 2
Extra Credit Book Review May 9
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