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Introductory Sociology SOCI 100-GS01 WINTER 2021 Instructor: Dr. Fiona Angus Phone: (780) 497-4791 Important Notes: 1. PLEASE READ THESE IMPORTANT NOTES. 2. This course takes place entirely on-line and all your assignments are openbook. 3. If you send me an email, you must put the Section Number in the subject line, because I am teaching three sections of this course. The section number is the two capital letters followed by two numbers after the hyphen. See course number and section immediately above, under “Introductory Sociology”. 4. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to know dates and times of all assignments, including all tests and examinations. 5. You MUST regularly CHECK YOUR MESSAGES. I will regularly be sending you informational and reminder messages, either via Blackboard or through Peoplesoft. These messages may very well contain very important information that YOU NEED TO KNOW, such as changes in passwords, dates, times, etc. 6. All assignments have deadlines, and you MUST take those into account when submitting your assignments because, even ONE SECOND past that deadline is a LATE SUBMISSION which results in a grade of ZERO. 7. If you send me a message inquiring about something that is covered in this course outline, I will not respond to your message. Please always consult your course outline before sending your instructor a question. 8. Do not send a message asking if your mark can get increased or if you can do an extra assignment to increase your mark. This is not permitted by the University. E-mail: [email protected] (preferred method of contact) Office Hours: Due to Covid, office hours will be held in the following way: I will be available on Mondays from 6 PM to 7 PM and Tuesdays from noon until 2 PM, and can be reached via email. During these times, I will endeavor to answer your emails within one hour. If you would prefer to speak to me on the phone, please send me a message

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with that request along with your phone number. As well, please do not hesitate to contact me by email if you have any questions. Calendar Description: This course consists of an analysis of the nature of society, the interrelationships of its component groups, and the processes by which society persists and changes. Society is analyzed in terms of its structure and culture, interrelationships between various institutions (e.g. family, religion, school, government) and the process whereby an individual is socialized into society. Course Prerequisites: None Students are responsible for having all prerequisites required for a given course. Prerequisite checks are periodically carried out and any students who do not have the appropriate prerequisite may be removed from the course. If you are removed from the course, you may be responsible for any tuition costs up to the date of removal. Transfer Credit as prerequisite: Any courses from another post-secondary institute cannot be used as a prerequisite until assessed and officially approved as transfer credit. Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: • Understand contemporary social issues and sociological concepts, including the intersections of race, class and gender and the associated influences of power, inequality and discrimination. • Identify sociological theories and research methods used in sociology. • Develop critical thinking skills and apply these skills to day-to-day social interactions. Course Hours: Lecture 45 Course credits: 3

Lab 0

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Required Textbook: Symbaluk, Diane and Bereska, Tami (2016). Sociology in Action: A Canadian Perspective. 2nd Edition. Toronto: Nelson Publishing (ISBN-978-0-17653204-8). YOU MUST USE THIS EXACT TEXTBOOK AND YEAR OF PUBLICATION (2016). You have two options for accessing this textbook: 1.

You can purchase a physical copy of the textbook at the University bookstore or any other location where you would normally buy books. Physical copies are available for short-term loans through MacEwan library.

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Electronic textbook: This textbook is available as an interactive electronic book offered through the Top Hat platform.

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You can visit the Top Hat Overview (https://success.tophat.com/s/article/Student-TopHat-Overview-and-Getting-Started-Guide) within the Top Hat Success Center, which outlines how you will register for a Top Hat account, as well as providing a brief overview to get you up and running on the system. You can register by simply visiting our course website: https://app.tophat.com/e/201620 Note: our Course Join Code is: 201620 You can pay for the textbook directly within the Top Hat app or you can purchase it from the MacEwan Campus eBookstore via this link: https://www.campusebookstore.com/integration/AccessCodes/default.aspx?book seller_id=14&Course=FALL+20%3a+SOCI+100+EXCEPT+GS10&frame=YES&t =permalink Your access to the eBook will never expire. This support article provides a great overview of how to get the most out of your Top Hat Interactive Textbook: https://support.tophat.com/s/article/Student-Using-Your-Textbook Should you require assistance with Top Hat at any time, due to the fact that they require specific user information to troubleshoot these issues, please contact their Support Team directly by way of email ([email protected]), the in app support button, or by calling 1-888-663-5491. Please note that you need only access Top Hat for the e-text—i.e. you only need to read the assigned chapters (see course schedule). You are not required to use Top Hat’s practice and matching quizzes (that appear after each chapter). They are optional and for practice/study purposes only. All graded coursework including weekly quizzes is posted on Blackboard.

Blackboard Learn: This course is offered online using the course delivery system known as Blackboard Learn. To get started with Blackboard Learn, first go to the MyMacEwan website at http://www.mymacewan.ca, and log-in with the UserID and password that was sent to you by the Registrar. Then click on the link to Blackboard, click on “Access Blackboard Learn,” and click on the link to this course. On the home page of the course, under “Course Content” you will find separate links to each of the course modules. Module 1 is a Welcome Module that provides further information about the course requirements as well as advice on how to successfully complete the course. The remaining modules will guide you, step-by-step, through the course material and the various exercises, quizzes, and exams that must be completed. On the home page of the course you will also find a link to “Student Resources”; here you will find basic instructions for using various components of Blackboard Learn, such as uploading assignments and participating in discussions.

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Technology Requirements: Students are expected to have enough technology and reliable Internet access to complete online courses at MacEwan. We do not accept technology or internet access related excuses for not completing course work on time. Tablets, smartphones, and other mobile devices may allow for completion of some coursework, but are not guaranteed to work in all cases. So please ensure you have access to a Windows- or Macintosh-based computer with a reliable internet connection to complete coursework in the event your mobile device proves insufficient. Sociology Library Liaison: Sociology Library Liaison: Robyn Hall is the library liaison for Sociology. She can provide consultation services to support teaching and research, including demonstrating new databases or discussing integrating the use of library resources into your course assignments. You can reach Robyn by email ([email protected]). Additional Writing and Learning Support: Students can get additional help with writing and learning from Writing and Learning Services.

Grade Evaluation: There are several forms of evaluation in this course, as outlined below. You will find the deadlines associated with these evaluations in the Course Schedule. Exams/Assignments

Weighting

Date_

1. Midterm

25%

February 22

2. Final Exam

35%

TBD

3. Module Quizzes x 10 (3% per module)

30%

Sat. by 11:59 PM

4. Module Discussions x 5 (2% per module)

10%

Sat. by 11:59 PM

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Format of Exams and Assignments: 1. Midterm Exam (25%) The midterm exam will consist of 60 multiple-choice questions (each worth 1 mark) evenly weighted across modules 1 through 5. You will have 90 minutes to complete the exam. The exam will be available to students on Blackboard on Monday February 22 at 10 AM until 9 PM. It will no longer be available at 9:01 PM. Please make sure you begin the midterm with enough time for the 90 minutes permitted. For instance, if you start the test at 8 PM you will only have 60 minutes to complete the test. 2. Final Exam (35%) Part 1 of the final exam will consist of 60 multiple choice questions (each worth 1 mark). 50 of these questions will be based on Modules 6 through 10 (the modules covered after your midterm), and the remaining 10 questions will be from modules 1 through 5 (the modules covered before your midterm). Part 2 of the final exam will consist of 6 short answer questions. 5 of these questions will be from modules 6 through 10 and worth 3 marks each. The remaining question will be from modules 1 through 5 and worth a total of 5 marks. The total marks for this section will be 20. Your short answer responses should be approximately ¼ ½ page (typed, single-spaced, in the space provided). You may answer the short answer questions either in point or paragraph form. Each short answer question will be worth 3 marks and your answers will be graded based on the accuracy, clarity, and detail of your response. You will lose marks for spelling or grammar, if it results in incomprehensibility. You will have 90 minutes to complete the exam. The exam will be available to students online via Blackboard. The date and time of the final exam will be announced on Blackboard when the final exam schedule is posted. 3. Module Quizzes (10 quizzes @ 3% each = 30%) Thirty percent of your final grade is based on the completion of a quiz associated with each module in the course (except for the welcome module). You will find these quizzes under the quiz tab in Blackboard. Once you answer all the questions, click on the “Submit Answers” button. You will have 45 minutes to complete each quiz. Each assessment is made up of multiple-choice questions. You are to do all the assessments, and they are all open book. Quizzes are to be done weekly (due Saturdays). Please refer to the Course Schedule for the deadline for sending your quiz results to the instructor. Online quizzes must be completed by 11:59PM on the dates listed below and in your course calendar. Late quizzes will not be accepted, and students will receive a mark of 0 for that module’s quiz. Early submissions are accepted. 5

4. Discussion Posts (5 discussion posts @ 2% each = 10%) Ten percent of your final grade is based on the completion of bi-weekly discussion posts (Modules 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10). In these modules (excluding the welcome module) you will be asked to post ONE original comment and respond to one of your classmates’ comments based on the discussion questions in each module. The marks you receive for the discussion posts will be based on the depth of your responses and the consistency with which you participate. To make your contribution and responses, click on the “Discussion” link along in Blackboard. Please refer to the Course Schedule for the deadline for completing the discussion posts. The exercise must be completed by 11:59PM on the dates listed below and in your course calendar. Late posts will not be accepted, and students will receive a mark of 0 for that module’s class contribution and discussion. Early submissions are accepted. Please know that the discussion posts are an open forum, generally not moderated by the instructor (if need be, I will step in). Be thoughtful and careful about the language and ideas you use. While criticism is an essential part of academic discourse, be courteous when responding to other people’s ideas. Please note that a response cannot be simply “I agree” or “I disagree”. A thoughtful response will be between 1 and 3 full sentences. Your response should also add to what the other student has stated. If you have any questions or concerns about the discussion posts, please contact me. Please also note that if writing grammar/punctuation errors render all or part of your answer incomprehensible, you will lose marks.

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Grade Criterion: The official grading system at MacEwan University is the 12-point letter grade system. While instructors may use percentages to aid in their grade development, percentages are not part of MacEwan University’s official grading system (Policy C2020: Grading). Grade A+ A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D F

Percentage 95-100 90-94 85-89 80-84 76-79 72-75 68-71 64-67 60-63 55-59 50-54 0 -49

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Grade Points 4.0 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.0 0

Lecture Schedule & Assigned Readings: Module Topic

Reading

Welcome Module • • •

Module 1

Ch. 1

Read course outline. Make sure to get the correct text for the course. Post an introduction to yourself on the class Discussion page on Blackboard by Saturday (Jan. 9) by 11:59pm.

Module 1 (Ch. 1) Please complete the module quiz by Saturday (Jan. 16) by 11.59pm.

Module 2

Module 2 (Ch. 2)

Ch. 2

Please complete both the module quiz and discussion post by Saturday (Jan. 23) by 11.59pm

Module 3

Module 3 (Ch. 3)

Ch. 3

Please complete the module quiz by Saturday Jan. 30) by 11.59pm. Module 4

Module 4 (Ch. 4)

Ch. 4

Please complete both the module quiz and discussion post by Saturday (Feb. 6) by 11.59pm.

Module 5

Module 5 (Ch. 6) (Yes, Module 5 is Chapter 6 and not Chapter 5)

Ch. 6

Please complete the module quiz by Saturday (Feb. 13) 11.59pm. MIDTER M

The midterm exam must be written between 10 AM and 9 PM on Feb. 22

Module 6

Module 6 (Ch. 5) (Yes, Module 6 is Chapter 5 and not Chapter 6)

Ch. 5

Please complete both the module quiz and discussion post by Saturday (Feb. 27) by 11.59pm.

Module 7

Module 7 (Ch. 7)

Ch. 7

Please complete the module quiz by Saturday (Mar. 6) by 11.59pm. Module 8

Module 8 (Ch. 8)

Ch. 8

Please complete both the module quiz and discussion post by Saturday (Mar. 13) of this week by 11.59pm.

Module 9

Module 9 (Ch. 11)

Ch. 11

Please complete the module quiz by Saturday (Mar. 20) by 11.59pm.

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Module 10

Module 10 (Ch. 15)

Ch. 15

Please complete the module quiz and discussion post by Saturday (Mar. 27) of this week by 11.59pm. Final Exam Review (posted online) TBD

Final Exam. Date TBD.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND COURSE EXPECTATIONS Students are expected to be aware of their academic responsibilities as outlined in Policy E3101: Student Rights and Responsibilities. Policies are available online at MacEwan.ca/policymanual. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Students are responsible for understanding the Student Academic Integrity Policy and what constitutes academic misconduct. All incidents of academic misconduct, as outlined in the policy, are reported and recorded by the Academic Integrity Office. Information and resources are available on MacEwan’s Academic Integrity Website. MacEwan University’s Academic Integrity Policy promotes honesty, fairness, respect, trust, and responsibility in all academic work. The policy defines academic misconduct as the following: “Participating in acts by which a person gains or attempts to gain an unfair academic advantage thereby compromising the integrity of the academic process,” including: • cheating • plagiarism • improper collaboration • contract cheating (severe misconduct) • fabrication and falsification • helping, or attempting to help, another student commit academic misconduct • obtaining an unfair advantage • multiple submissions REGISTRATION STATUS: Students are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of their registration in courses. This can be checked at any time using MyStudentSystem. WITHDRAWING FROM THE COURSE: Students who stop attending class must officially withdraw from the course. This must be done by the official withdrawal deadline for the course, which is available at the Office of the University Registrar. Failure to withdraw properly will result in a grade being assigned that is based on completed course work only, with a grade of 0% being assigned to all missed exams/assignments. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: Students who require special accommodation in this course due to a disability are advised to follow these Student with Disabilities

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Procedure and discuss their needs with MacEwan Access and Disability Resources (ADR) office. EMAIL: Students are expected to regularly check and use their MacEwan email accounts for all MacEwan business and communication. The myMacEwan.ca portal provides access to your MacEwan email. MISSED EXAMS: When students miss an exam, test, or quiz the instructor should be notified of the reason within 48 hours. Valid reasons for missing the exam include illness, jury duty or court subpoena, death in the family, or other emergency approved by the instructor. It is the student’s responsibility to keep up with class work when they are absent from class. - If a student misses the midterm or final examination because of illness or other circumstances approved by the instructor, then a deferred exam will be given. If possible, the student must arrange this with the instructor before the exam, by calling the office phone number listed above. The voice mail system records messages 24hrs/day. APPEALS: Policy E3103: Student Appeals. Students may contact Student Affairs for assistance. GETTING HELP: It is your responsibility to seek out any assistance you need in the course. There are numerous resources that are available to help: • For technical support, contact [email protected]. • For help with Blackboard, contact [email protected]. • For library help, contact Robyn Hall [email protected]. • For help with writing and learning (including time management, study skills, and writing assistance), contact Writing and Learning Services 780-497-5063. • For psychological or emotional distress or anxiety, contact MacEwan Wellness and Psychological Services 780-497-5063 [email protected] or Peer Support Services. • For help with financial issues, contact Fees and Financial Aid 780-497-5025 or [email protected] • You may be eligible for a scholarship, award, or bursary, click link for more information. • See Blackboard for other supports.

COURSE FORMAT This course will be conducted through an online format. Please read the set of Important Notes on the first page of this course outline for further information on the format.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS: Sufficient technology and reliable Internet access are required to complete University level online classes at MacEwan. Instructors expect that students will be able to complete and deliver work on time through the 10

systems provided. While tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices may allow for completion of some coursework, they are not guaranteed to work for all areas. Successful completion of the course will be greatly facilitated by an adequate Windows or Mac based computer. If you do not have a reliable computer and/or internet access, you may be able to borrow these from MacEwan library. Check with tech support ([email protected]) ...