FALL 2012

CAL POLY POMONA UNIVERSITY COURSE SYLLABUS INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL SCIENCE 101.01
CRN# 70986 MWF 8:00-9:05 a.m. Room 5-143 Sharon J. Rachele Office: 5-137 Office hours: MWF 7:30 7:55 a.m. 9:15 10:15 a.m. PHONE: 909-869-3583 e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] COURSE DESCRIPTION Using a holistic approach to study a wide variety of social groups. The social science disciplines are interested in the function and organization of human social groups. There is a brief introduction to the Social Sciences; geography, sociology, psychology, political science, economics, history and anthropology. REQUIRED TEXT: Through The Eyes of Social Science 6th edition Frank J. Zulke

READINGS AND WRITING: Selected readings from Through The Eyes of Social Science. Students are expected to read assigned chapters for each class meeting, answer some questions at the end of each chapter, and be prepared to discuss the contents during class discussions. Writing assignments include short papers on films and research project. RESEARCH PROJECT: Select a topic within Social Science to research. You may chose to write a paper, develop an oral presentation to the class, or submit a descriptive power point that illustrates the problem and possible solutions you have developed through your research. You need at least five current resources from academic resources. You will do an annotated bibliography for your proposal. There are many possible topics, just do a search for Research topics in Social Sciences. You will submit a project proposal by the October 15, 2012. The project is due no later than November 30, 2012. Total 50 points. PARTICIPATION: Class exercises; answers to questions found at the end of each chapter will be assigned during class. The questions will be shared by your small group. Each member is responsible for answering fully the questions assigned. Prepare a typed paper with questions and answers to class on the due date each week. Be prepared to discuss the subject with your group. Each paper is worth 5 points, and participating in the discussion is worth 5 points. To earn your discussion points, you must be on time for the discussion. Late arrivals will have points deducted from their discussion points. Total points 100 FILMS: There will be several films shown during the course. Always take notes and for some a response paper will be required. Total points 40 EXAMS: A midterm and a final are scheduled. Midterm is worth 100 points. The final is worth 125 and may include some material from the midterm. Exams will include multiple choice, definitions, and essay. They will cover all material presented in class including text, assigned readings, lecture, and films and exercises. Scantron #882-E will be needed. Leaving the classroom during exams is not acceptable. If you are ill or have an emergency please notify the instructor before exiting the exam. If you leave the classroom during an exam you must turn in your exam and it is considered completed. Cell phones or other electronic devices must be turned off and kept in backpacks during exams. No exceptions! Should any of these devices be on the desk or on your person during the exam, you will earn a 0 for the exam. Makeup exams are not automatic and are given only under the most dire circumstances: You may not retake an exam, and only one exam may be taken late. I reserve the right to refuse requests to make-up an

exam. If a makeup is approved it must be scheduled either prior to the exam or within the week the exam is given. I prefer that exams be made-up during my office hours. I reserve the right to change the date of regularly scheduled exams. LATE WORK: One late paper or assignment will be accepted without penalty. I may refuse to accept any further late papers. A late assignment must be submitted within one week of the due date. All work must be typed with the exception of in-class writing assignments. GRADING POLICY Midterm Exam Participation Films Project Final Exam TOTAL GRADE SCALE: 100 100 40 50 125 415 373-415 = A 332-372 = B 290-331 = C 249-289 = D

This grade scale will not be reduced. I do not curve the grade. All assignments and exams must be completed with a passing grade in order to successfully complete this course. Keep a running total of your points so you can compare with those I have recorded for you. Save all papers until the end of the session and until you have received a final grade. You must submit the paper in question if you wish to challenge a recorded grade. I will retain all exams taken and keep them on file. If you are having any difficulty with this course or have missed a class, please see me. If you must drop the class it is your responsibility to do so to avoid receiving an unwanted grade. EXTRA CREDIT IS LIMITED TO 10 POINTS. Extra credit will only be accepted through week 8.

CHEATING/PLAGIARISM: Cal Poly Policy will be upheld. Cheating or exhibiting behavior that might suggest cheating on an exam will result in a 0 for that exam or paper. Cheating is not acceptable and will result in the student being suspended from the class and can result in dismissal from the college. PLAGIARISM: whenever you take a direct quote from a written or oral source you must place that quote within quotation marks and cite your source. When you use someones ideas but not their exact words, you still must cite your source in the body of the paper. Any research must be cited in the paper and a Resources Cited page included at the end of the paper. ATTENDANCE POLICY: role is taken at all class sessions and attendance is strongly suggested. There is in-class work and discussion. CLASSROOM DECORUM: a few rules make for a smooth and enjoyable class period. Please turn off all electronics and cell phones when you enter the classroom. Computers are a part of our lives and a lap top is a great tool to have in the classroom, but it can also be a distraction to you and those around you. If you bring a lap top to class be aware that if I find you are playing games, or surfing the web during class time, I will insist that you shut it down and may ask that you no longer bring the computer to my class. We have a large class and it is difficult to hear when someone is speaking, either the professor or a student asking questions or answering one. Therefore private conversations must be restricted during class time. There is plenty of time to converse with those around you during group discussions.

When films are being shown, there should also be no conversations. Profanity is not accepted either spoken or written in this class. Verbal or physical threats to students, faculty, or staff are not tolerated. Questions during class are always welcome. Questions during lecture or discussions are permissible. Late entry to the classroom is disruptive. If you find that you must be late, be considerate of others in the classroom, and keep your entrance and preparation as quiet as possible. This also applies to leaving the classroom during lecture and films. The main point, be considerate of others.