LA Mission College Spring 2016 SOCIOLOGY 28: THE FAMILY: A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH

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1 LA Mission College Spring 2016 SOCIOLOGY 28: THE FAMILY: A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH Instructor Katie Lookholder Section Number #680 Meeting Times Tuesdays and Thursdays from :45-5:10PM Class Room Building B, Room 22 lookhokl@lamission.edu Class Website Office Phone/Voic (818) X 420 Student Learning Outcomes (by the end of this course you will): 1. Evaluate social variables that increase success in personal relationships according to sociological research. 2. Identify various parenting styles and analyze the impact such method had on student s childhood and ways to improve parenting for the next generation.. Conduct sociological research by using a research method to identify themes or cycles that run in families/couples and determine solutions to reduce social problems in our society. Textbook Schwartz, M.A. and Scott, B.M. Marriages and Families Diversity and Change. 7 th Ed All other readings will be available in digital format on the course website Grading Scale: Grades will be determined to the following scale (250 points total) A= 250 à 225 B= 224 à 200 C= 199 à 175 D= 174 à 150 F= 149 à 0 points Assessment of Grades Participation/In-class Assignments Research Chapter Assignment Quizzes Family Interviews Exam 1 Exam 2 Exam (40 points: each quiz is 10 points, 4 quizzes total) * When submitting class work, deadlines are final unless there is a justified emergency. The instructor will decide what constitutes as a justified emergency. Any late assignments are subject to penalty. You can however, turn in any assignments early. If you know you are going to be absent when an assignment due, plan ahead! ATTENDANCE: Class attendance is required and I will be taking roll everyday. If you have to miss class, it is YOUR responsibility to learn the material you missed on your own time. It is strongly recommended that you exchange contact information with a classmate in case you are absent. If you decide not to attend class at all, please officially drop the class. Failure to drop the class will result in an F grade. The deadline to drop is listed in the course calendar below. To drop go to: Participation 1

2 *Class Discussion: This is not a traditional class where the professor lectures and the students listen. I want to know what you think and I expect you to contribute using relevant concepts we have learned from the reading and lectures. There will be group discussion questions with each lecture. Discussion questions just boost your participation points; they do not receive a letter grade. Also, even if you attend every class during the semester, if you do not contribute to discussion, your participation grade is subject to penalty. Furthermore, our classroom discussions/activities will involve very controversial topics and may become heated. It is vital that you respect all of your classmates, even if their point of view differs from your own! If you are disrespectful to a classmate or teacher during class, your participation grade is subject to penalty. *Technology: Class participation also includes silencing all phones and other electronic devices. Computers are okay for note taking, however, if you are not taking notes, you will lose your privilege of using a computer during class. *Classroom Etiquette: All college policies and regulations relating to student conduct will be observed. In general, disruptive behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. This includes repeated tardiness, inappropriate language, surfing the web, texting, sleeping in class, arriving late, leaving early or walking in and out of classroom for calls, food, etc. Disruptive students can be suspended for up to 2 class sessions at the professor s discretion. Please take care of all personal business before or after class. Research Chapter Assignment -Students will conduct a small-scale research paper while incorporating one chapter from the textbook. The due date for this paper is subject to which chapter the student selects. Each research paper will be due according to the corresponding day we go over each chapter (stated in course calendar below). Students will also briefly share their research with the rest of the class. Directions for this assignment will be available on the class website, and we will go over specific instructions during class time. Quizzes -Quizzes will be administered so you can demonstrate that you have read and understood the assigned readings. There will be a verbal review of upcoming quiz material during class. I do not allow make-up quizzes for any reason, but the lowest quiz grade will be dropped J Family Interviews- Students will conduct an in-depth family interview and write a corresponding paper. Detailed directions and rubric will be discussed during class and posted to the class website. Exam 1 -A Multiple Choice Test for Chapters 1, 2,, 4, and 5 will be distributed. You will need to bring #2 pencils with erasers and a green 882E Scantron. Exam 2 -A Multiple Choice Test for Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 will be distributed. You will need to bring #2 pencils with erasers and a green 882E Scantron. Exam -A Multiple Choice Test for Chapters 11, 12, 1, 14 and 15 will be distributed. You will need to bring #2 pencils with erasers and a green 882E Scantron. Campus/Department Policies Cheating- Unauthorized material used during an examination (including electronic devices), changing answers after work has been graded, taking an exam for another student, forging or altering attendance sheets or other documents in the course, looking at another student s paper/scantron/essay/computer or exam with or without their approval is considered cheating. Cheating is not tolerated and will result in disciplinarian action. Plagiarism- Plagiarism is defined as the act of using ideas, words, or work of another person or persons as if they were one s own, without giving proper credit to the original sources. This includes definitions found online on Wikipedia, materials from blogs, twitter, or other similar electronic resources. Whether 2

3 the material is a paragraph, a sentence, or a part thereof, you will receive a zero for the first offence for the assignment or test in question. Any further offenses may result in expulsion from the class, or more as determined by the disciplinary action of Student Services. Recording devices in the classroom- Section of the California Education Code prohibits the use of any electronic audio or video recording devices, or photos without prior consent of the instructor, (including cell phones, laptops, cameras, MP players, and more). Medical Conditions- If you have any conditions that I need to know about, please notify me immediately by and provide me with an emergency phone number. Emergency Procedures- If required to evacuate a classroom or building, students will proceed to a clear and safe area away from the building. Reasonable Accommodations: If you are a student with a disability and require accommodations, please send me a private . The sooner I am aware of your eligibility for accommodations, the quicker I will be able to assist the DSP&S Office. For students requiring accommodations, the DSP&S Office at Mission College provides special assistance in areas like: registering for courses, specialized tutoring, note-taking, mobility assistance, special instruction, testing assistance, special equipment, special materials, instructor liaisons, community referrals and job placement. If you have not done so already, you may also wish to contact the DSP&S Office in Instructional Building 1018 (phone # (818) TTD (818) ) and bring a letter stating the accommodations that are needed. Tips: Instructions to forward all your LACCD s to your private account: Step 1: Go to Student Tab on LAMC Website where you REGISTER For CLASSES to find out your new LACCD address. (For example: student615@student.laccd.edu) Step 2: Click on here to check your messages LOGIN: use student id # 88 PASSWORD: first 4 digits of your birthday January 15 =0115 Step : To have s sent to your personal account Click on OPTIONS (right hand side below photo), then SEE ALL OPTIONS Click on 4 th choice on the right Forward your Bottom right lets you input the address under forward Then Click on Green Checkmark on corner right and you are done. CLASS CONTACT Name: Phone #: * The Syllabus is subject to change. Such changes will be made during class AND through an sent to your college address.

4 Course Schedule Tuesday Thursday February 9 th Introductions and Basics February 11 th -Chapter 1: February 16 th -Chapter 1 February 18 th -Chapter 2 February 2 rd Chapter 2 February 25 th Chapter QUIZ 1 March 1 st Chapter March rd Chapter 4 March 8 th Chapter 5 March 10 th Review Ch. 1-5 EXAM 1 March 15 th Chapter 6 March 17 th Chapter 6 March 22 nd NO CLASS- Spring Break J March 24 th NO CLASS- Spring Break J March 29 th NO CLASS- Cesar Chavez Day March 1 st Chapter 7 April 5 th -Chapter 8 April 7 th Chapter 9 QUIZ 2 April 12 th -Chapter 9 April 14 th Chapter 10 April 19 th Chapter 10 April 21 st Review Ch EXAM 2 April 26 th Chapter 11 April 28 th Chapter 11 May rd Chapter 12 May 5 th Chapter 12 May 10 th Chapter 1 May 12 th Chapter 14 QUIZ May 17 th Chapter 14 QUIZ 4 May 24 th Chapter 15 Family Interviews Due May 19 th Chapter 15 May 26 th EXAM LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGES College: Los Angeles Mission College Begin Date: 2/9/2016 Semester: Spring 2016 End Date: 6/2/2016 Section: 680 (SOC 028) Census Date: 2/22/2016 Instructor: KL LOOKHOLDER No Penalty Drop: 2/21/2016 Count: N/A Last Day to Drop: 5/8/2016 4

5 Sociology -AAT Transfer Model Associate of Arts Degree EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM This curriculum is designed to provide the student with a strong foundation in the discipline, as well as breadth of exposure to various topics included in the field. Students who complete this degree can receive CSU priority admission and registration priority as a junior. Students should always consult a counselor for information on graduation and transfer requirements. Required Courses Units Sociology 1 Introduction to Sociology Choose 2 courses Sociology 2 Math 227 Sociology 4 Choose 2 courses Sociology 11 Sociology 28 Sociology Sociology 24 Social Problems Elementary Statistics Social Analysis (This course should be taken in rd or 4 th semester) Ethnic and Racial Minorities in the US Family: a Sociological Approach Crime and Delinquency Social Psychology 4 Sociology 1(pending approval) Sociology of Gender Choose 1 Anthro 102 Geog 2 Philos 6 AJ 1 Cultural Anthropology Cultural Elements of Geography Logic in Practice Introduction to Administration of Justice TOTAL A minimum of 60 units must be completed to earn the Transfer Associate in Arts Degree. This list only includes the requirements for the major in Sociology. For more information on the CSU and Transfer Degrees. 5