Calumet College of St.
Joseph
Course
Number: URS, PLS, ECN, SOC, 200
Instructor:
Dr. Richard Vernier
Office:518
Office
phone: 473-4294
Home
Phone: 836-0128
Office
Hours: M-Th-9:30-10:30; 12:20-1:20
Instructor
Background- BA, MA, UCLA, History, with an emphasis on history of social
theory; Dphil, Oxford University, thesis on 18th c. economic theory.
Course
time: M-Th, 1:50-3:20
Course
Description: This course is an introduction to the social sciences:
anthropology, sociology, economics, psychology, political science. It will
explore how these various disciplines illuminate aspects of American society
and life: family, personality theory, socialization, deviance, social
stratification, political and social
institutions, ethnic identities, and economic activity. Students will become
familiarized with some of the basic vocabulary and concepts of social sciences,
and also the specific analytical tools employed to understand human societies, American and otherwise. Students
will have the opportunity to read some classic works of the various
disciplines.
Competencies:
Attendance: Attendance is mandatory; students must come ready to discuss assigned readings; quizzes of assigned readings will be given.
Class
outline:
Week Topics
Sept.02-
What the social sciences are; scientific method and the spirit of science
Sept.9-
The Concept of Culture: Norms and Institutions
Readings:
chapters 1-3. Perry & Perry
Sept.16-
Social Structures and Socialization
Readings:
chapters 4, 5 Perry and Perry
From
Erving Goffman, Asylums: “Total Institutions”
Sept.23-
Socialization: Institutions of socialization- family and religion
Readings-chapters
12,13 Perry& Perry
Sept.30- Social Stratification: Class and mobility
Readings-
chapter7, Perry and Perry
Class,
Status, Party, by Max Weber
Oct.6-
Social Composition: Demographics, Race,
Gender
Chapters12,
pp.248-53; Chapters8&9, Perry and Perry
Oct.13-
MIDTERM ESSAYS DUE
Government
and Politics: Theory
Reading:
chapter14, 15 Perry & Perry
Federalist
10, James Madison
Oct.20-
American Government
Reading:
Chapters 15,16 Perry&perry
Oct.27-
Nov.3 Social Science and Crime
Reading:
Perry and Perry, Chapters 6,11
James
Q. Wilson, “Broken Windows”
Nov.10-Economic
Analysis
Perry&
Perry, chapter 18
Nov.17
Economic Institutions and Policy
Chapter17,
Perry and Perry
From
Milton Friedman, Capitalism and Freedom
Nov.24-
International Relations
Chapter19,
Perry and Perry
Samuel
P. Huntington, review
Dec.1-
Left open; possible review
Dec.8-
Hand in article precis, final essays
Center
for Academic Excellence:
Tutoring
assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the
Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The
Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help
students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to
do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.
Statement
of Plagiarism:
If an instructor or other Calumet College of St.
Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in
another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may
elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any
form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for
judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses
student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)Your paper may be checked for plagiarism on Turnitin.com, an internet
company contracted for by College of St. Joseph to detect student plagiarism.
Citation
Guidelines:
Calumet College
of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular
discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the
Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of
sources, including electronic media.
Withdrawal
from Classes Policy:
After the last
day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw
from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty
member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the
withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal
must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final
examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to
the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to
make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is
forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or
deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification
of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the
withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students
should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.
An official
withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript.
Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an
"F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).