Summer 2016 - SA 150 J100
Introduction to Sociology (S) (4)
Class Number: 2833
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
Vancouver -
Exam Times + Location:
Aug 15, 2016
Mon, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Vancouver
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Instructor:
Jakub Burkowicz
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
The study of basic concerns of sociology, such as social order, social change, social conflict and social inequality. Breadth-Social Sciences. Equivalent Courses: PSA.101 Breadth-Social Sciences.
COURSE DETAILS:
Sociology is defined as the systematic study of society. Its focus is as broad as the social world it seeks to understand. Sociologists examine everything from social institutions (e.g. religion, family, the media, and economy) and social processes (e.g. socialization, social mobility, and globalization) to social inequality (e.g. racism, homophobia, sexism, and classism). Sociologists ask such questions as: How does socialization happen? Who is most likely to be poor or incarcerated? Why does social inequality exist, and how do various social institutions contribute to its existence? What factors cause societies to change? This course will strive to ask these and other critical questions as we examine various social institutions, processes, and issues. The course aims to provide students with a broad overview of the discipline of sociology by exploring its major schools of thought, central concepts, theories, and methods.
Grading
- Participation & Attendance 10%
- Mid-Term 1 20%
- Mid-Term 2 20%
- Article Review 30%
- Final Exam 20%
REQUIREMENTS:
If you do not write the final exam or withdraw from the course before the deadline date, you will be assigned an N grade. All graded assignments in this course must be completed for a final grade other than N to be assigned.
Academic Dishonesty and Misconduct Policy:
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology follows SFU policy in relation to grading practices, grade appeals (Policy T 20.01) and academic dishonesty and misconduct procedures (S10.01‐ S10.04). Unless otherwise informed by your instructor in writing, in graded written assignments you must cite the sources you rely on and include a bibliography/list of references, following an instructor-approved citation style. It is the responsibility of students to inform themselves of the content of SFU policies available on the SFU website: http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student.html.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Macionis, John J., S. Mikael Jansson, Cecilia M. Benoit, and Jakub Burkowicz. 2017. Society: The Basics. 6th ed. Toronto: Pearson.
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site contains information on what is meant by academic dishonesty and where you can find resources to help with your studies. There is also a section on tutoring.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS