Catalog Description: This course focuses on the conflicts, dilemmas, and social problems that arise in multicultural societies. Special emphasis is placed on issues such as racism, sexism, and the 'politics of identity.' The course also examines a variety of remedies for th
Semester Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours per Week: Contact Hours per Semester: 48 State Approval Code: 4511015342
Perspectives (Those marked with a √ reflect the state-mandated perspectives
taught in this course.)
Establish broad and multiple perspectives
on the individual in relationship to the larger society and world in which
he/she lives, and to understand the responsibilities of living in a culturally
and ethnically diversified world.
Stimulate a capacity to discuss and
reflect upon individual, political, economic, and social aspects of life in
order to understand ways in which to be a responsible member of society.
Recognize the importance
of maintaining health and wellness.
Develop a capacity to use knowledge
of how technology and science affect their lives.
Develop personal values for ethical
behavior.
Develop the ability to make
aesthetic judgments.
Use logical reasoning in problem solving.
Integrate knowledge and understand
the interrelationships of the scholarly disciplines.
Exemplary Objectives (Those marked with a √ reflect state-mandated exemplary
objectives taught in this course.)
Social and Behavioral Sciences: The objective of a social and behavioral
science component of a core curriculum is to increase students' knowledge
of how social and behavioral scientists discover, describe, and explain the
behaviors and interactions among individuals, groups, institutions, events,
and ideas. Such knowledge will better equip students to understand themselves
and the roles they play in addressing the issues facing humanity.
To employ the appropriate methods, technologies, and data that social and
behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition.
To examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical
periods, social structures, and cultures.
To use and critique alternative explanatory systems or theories.
To develop and communicate alternative explanations or solutions for contemporary
social issues.
To analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural,
and global forces on the area under study.
To comprehend the origins and evolution of U.S. and Texas political systems,
with a focus on the growth of political institutions, the constitutions of
the U.S. and Texas, federalism, civil liberties, and civil and human rights.
To understand the evolution and current role of the U.S. in the world.
To differentiate and analyze historical evidence (documentary and statistical)
and differing points of view.
To recognize and apply reasonable criteria for the acceptability of historical
evidence and social research.
To analyze, critically assess, and develop creative solutions to public policy
problems.
To recognize and assume one's responsibility as a citizen in a democratic
society by learning to think for oneself, by engaging in public discourse,
and by obtaining information through the news media and other appropriate
information sources about politics and public policy.
To identify and understand differences and commonalities within diverse cultures.
Instructional Goals and Purposes:
Lee College’s instructional goals include 1) creating an academic atmosphere
in which students may develop their intellects and skills and 2) providing
courses so students may receive a certificate/ an associate degree or transfer
to a senior institution that offers baccalaureate degrees.
General Course Objectives:
Sociology 2319 is designed to introduce students to introduce students to
critical and conceptual thought about human interaction; to introduce students
to important sociological terms such as class, race, gender, sexuality and
power; to introduce students to issues of living and interacting within a
diverse, multicultural society; and to encourage students to think critically
about the information they have received from schools, media, and other sources
of authority.
Specific Course Objectives:
To analyze the relationship between the individual and the social
structure
To know the different components, or institutions, that make up the social
structure
To develop an ability to apply the concepts of ethnicity, class, gender,
sexuality, and power to a wide range of past and present social situations.
To understand the basic elements of the research process.
Course Content:
Sociology 2319 is a survey of the major ideas in the sociological subfields
of race and ethnic studies, research and study on social class, studies of sex,
gender, and sexuality. In addition to the course objectives outlined above,
students should learn the following content areas that comprise the general
subject matter of the course. Depending on student interest and need, individual
instructors may place more or less emphasis on selected topics and/or introduce
relevant topics.
Science, Sociology, and Research Methods
Media and Society
Conflict Theory
Functionalist Sociology
Feminist Sociology
Alternative Sociological Paradigms
The Family
Ethnicity
Class
Sex and Gender
Masculinit(ies)
Sociologies of Religion
Identity
Culture and Social Change
Modern and Postmodern Sociology
Globalization
Religious Fundamentalism
Methods of Instruction/Course Format/Delivery:
For the traditional classroom course, teaching approaches are expected to
vary with individual instructors who should employ those techniques that work
best for them their students. Although lecture and reading assignments are the
primary forms of delivery, other instructional methods may involve classroom
discussion, student presentations and lectures, audio-visual instruction,
invited speakers, physical demonstration of concepts, critical thinking
activities, in class writing exercises designed to stimulate critical thinking,
and group activities, including field trips.
Distance learning is also available for students who cannot attend lectures
and who are capable of the amount of self-direction and discipline required to
complete such a course. Reading the materials, communication via email, and
on-line discussion are some of the methods used for distance learning.
Assessment:
Faculty may assign both in and out of class assignments, essay projects, and
exams to assess the student’s knowledge and abilities. Faculty may also choose
from the following assessment criteria:
Attendance
Book Reviews
Class Preparedness and Participation
Exams
Tests
Quizzes
Internet Assignments
Journal Assignments
Library Assignments
Readings
Research Papers
Written Assignments
Field Trip Reports and Essays
Course Grade:
Student’s grades are determined by the percentage of points they earn. A
minimum of 60% of the total points possible is required for successful
completion of the course.
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