Sociology 2110
Taft College Minority Group Relations (Soc. 2110) Fall 2012
Instructor: Class Hours: Location: Office Hours: E-mail:
Professor Van Ry T/TH 2:40 pm – 3:55 pm T05 T/TH 1:00 – 1:30 pm in the Library (via Engrade/email) [email protected]
had some time to think about points that will contribute to the discussion. I will not be reading the text in class. I will supplement the required reading with material that I believe will assist you in understanding the material and will provide for a good discussion. If I get a sense that the class is not doing the required reading, I reserve the right to give pop quizzes based on the information in the reading. These pop quizzes will be factored into a student’s participation grade.
Course Description This course is abroad introduction to minority group relations in the U.S. From a sociological viewpoint, it examines the historical experiences, contemporary circumstances, and future expectations for the country’s major racial, ethnic, religious, and gender minority groups. In addition, minority groups defined by age, disabilities, and sexual preference are explored.
Engrade In an effort to go green, this class will utilize Engrade for a number of class-related items. Each student will be provided a code that will allow you to sign up and log in to Engrade. Documents: One of the first things you will need to do after you log in to Engrade is to view a copy of the syllabus. If you need to, you can print a copy so that you will have it handy during classes. Calendar: I will be using the calendar in Engrade to post when assignments are due. Grades: Grades will be posted using Engrade and this way you can keep track of your grade throughout the semester. Email: Students can email one another and the instructor using Engrade. Likewise, as the instructor, I will periodically email the class information that I believe you will find important to the course. For this reason, it is important that you check your email regularly. Discussion: The discussion section of Engrade will have a weekly posting of the week’s readings. Should you have questions or difficulty understanding any part of the reading, this will be your opportunity to log in and discuss with classmates and myself. Flashcards: The flashcards section of Engrade will be utilized in this class. There you will find terms pertinent to the readings. You can use these to quiz yourself and make sure you fully understand terms being used in class.
Course Objectives By the end of the course, a successful student will be able to: 1.
2. 3.
4.
Identify key concepts necessary for an understanding of majority-minority relations in the U.S.; analyze the cause and effect of, and possible solutions to racial and ethnic strife; compare and contrast the characteristics of several important minority groups in America; and develop critical thinking and writing skills.
Students in this class can expect to spend a minimum of six hours per week outside of the regular class time studying, answering questions, completing required reading, and completing written work Required Text Richard T. Schaefer, Racial and Ethnic Groups (9th edition) 2006. The dates the required readings in the text are to be completed are given in the section titled “Course Outline.” Other required and/or recommended reading may be assigned. Readings are designed to prepare students for upcoming lectures. In other words, it is your responsibility to do the readings on your own so that you are familiar with the topic being discussed during a given class and may have Taft College, Fall 2012
Online Discussion This assignment gives you an opportunity to reflect on the readings and class discussions throughout the course of the semester and to consider how these issues relate to your other everyday activities, other material you are learning, or to events that are -1-
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occurring in the world more generally. Each week you will log into the discussion of our course’s Engrade site and make at least one contribution to the weekly forum. Your post must be about the assigned reading for the week and must be substantive (for example, “I found the author’s argument on ageism to be persuasive because…”), not simply exclamatory (for example, “Awesome reading.”). I will begin the discussion with various topics relating to the chapter we are currently reading. To receive credit, your post must be a minimum of 5 complete sentences or 100 words. You will receive full credit for following the assignment correctly, and no credit for failing to post or for doing so incorrectly.
the semester is worth a total of 30 points. In order to receive the full 30 points you will need to be present, on time, and participate in the discussion each day that class meets. You will lose a point if you miss class; if you are more than 5 minutes tardy or if you do not participate in class discussions. Movie/Article Review Papers Students will have an opportunity to become more engaged in the learning experience by completing three written assignments, each worth 50 points. You must do one paper on Option 1 and another on Option 2. Your third paper can be your choice. See below. Option 1: Throughout the semester I will email articles I find from newspapers, magazines, journals, and online sources. These articles have embedded within them a sociological concept relating to a social problem. You may select an article I send or one of your own choosing and respond to it with your review of the article and discussion of major points made in the article, in a paper that’s 2-3 pages in length. You will need at least three references for each so be sure to supplement your article with a brief literature review of the social problem being discussed. You may include your text as a source.
There may be times when the discussion resembles a verbal face-to-face discussion with students interacting with one another, asking questions and responding to those questions. Therefore, it is a good idea to periodically go back and look at the discussion. Be careful about posting something and then forgetting about it until the next topic. There is no penalty for making more than one post per week—you may use this forum for ongoing conversations related to our class. I will begin the discussion with various topics relating to the chapter we are currently reading. To receive full credit, your post must be a minimum of 5-7 complete sentences or 100 words. The total points possible for online discussions is 70 (5 points * 14 weeks). The rubric for online discussions can be found at the end of this syllabus.
Option 2: Throughout the syllabus you will note that I have inserted movies that I believe highlight the particular social problem being discussed that week. You may select any one of the movies listed and respond to it with your review and discussion of major points made in the movie, in a paper that’s 23 pages in length. Again, you will need at least three references for each so be sure to supplement your paper with a brief literature review on the social problem being discussed. As a suggestion, it may be cost effective and beneficial to schedule a time to view the movie with some classmates. That way the cost of renting the movie is reduced and you have people to share in a discussion of the movie. Each paper should do the following:
Short Examinations There will be 14 short examinations and one cumulative final examination. Exams will be comprised of multiple-choice and true/false. Each short exam is worth a total of 20 points. With the exception of the Final Exam, all other exams will be taken utilizing Engrade. For the final exam you will have all of the allotted three hours to complete the exam. Questions for the final exam will come from previous short exams. Your final grade will include points from the top 13 short exams, allowing you to drop the lowest scores. There will be no make-up opportunities provided for these examinations.
1) Summarize the article or movie. What social problem is addressed? What are the objective facts and subjective values of the problem? What are the different perspectives on the problem—i.e. is the seriousness or existence of the problem debated?
In-Class Assignments/Participation There will be a number of in-class projects and exercises that you will be expected to complete. These will be announced in class. These assignments are designed to assist you in learning the material as well as in preparing for the exams. Participation for Taft College, Fall 2012
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2) Connect the ideas in the article or movie to the related chapter in the textbook. What sociological concepts or theories from the textbook chapter are related to the article?
Policy on Academic Dishonesty Instances of academic fraud or plagiarism will not be tolerated. Falsifying sources, data or experimental results, submitting others’ work as if it was yours, presenting the words or ideas of others without full and appropriate citation, and cheating on examinations are all instances of academic fraud. Students who knowingly commit any of these offenses will (1) receive a failing grade in the course, and (2) will receive a letter of reprimand from the instructor, a copy of which will be placed in their files. A repeated instance of academic fraud or plagiarism will result in a petition to have the student permanently expelled from the college.
3) Connect the ideas in the articles to your personal experience, or that of someone you know. Can you or someone you know relate to the problem? If not, are there problems that are similar to the problem discussed which you are familiar with. 4) Give your personal opinion or assessment of the article or movie. Do you find the arguments, evidence, and points persuasive? Do you agree or disagree. Why or why not?
Miscellaneous Comments I expect you to regularly attend class. It will be to your advantage to do so. Class will start promptly at the scheduled time. I expect you to be ready to start at that time. I do not expect people to come to class late or to leave the classroom during a lecture or discussion and then return. You are not to leave the classroom during an examination, unless you are finished. I do expect people to conform to appropriate classroom etiquette.
Final Grades Final grades will be based on the total number of points accumulated on the exams, online discussion, papers, and class discussion/participation. The possible points are allocated in the following way: Activity Class Participation Online Discussion Movie/Article Reviews (3) Exams (Best 13) Final Exam Total Possible Points
Points Possible 150 70
Percentage of Final Grade 20% 10%
150
20%
260 100
36% 14%
730
100%
Students with Disabilities Students with disabilities or students who think they may have a learning disability and who may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Student Support Services (763-7769 or 7637927) as soon as possible to better ensure that any accommodations are in place in a timely manner. It is further recommended that any student with disabilities discuss academic accommodations with their professors during the first two weeks of class so that an alternate format of the syllabus and class handouts can be made available.
I will consider other information in reaching a final decision where an individual’s point total is on the borderline in the final grade distribution. Relevant in-class contributions, as well as other evidence of familiarity with the mastery of course material, will prove important in such a circumstance.
Taft College, Fall 2012
Course Repetition and Withdrawal: Students who have received a course grade of D, F, NP or W 3 times will not be permitted to take the course again at Taft College. If extenuating circumstances apply, students may petition to enroll in a course the fourth time. For further information, please contact the Counseling Center at 661-763-7748.
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Soc. 2110 – Minority Group Relations
Minority Group Relations – Fall 2012 “Dynamic” Course Outline Date Aug 28
Tuesday Introductions, Syllabus, Course Outline Review, Demonstration of Engrade
Date
Thursday
Aug. 30
Ch. 1: Understanding Race & Ethnicity
Sep 4
Ch. 2 continued; Quiz #1
Sep 6
Ch. 2: Prejudice
Sep 11
Ch. 3: Discrimination; Quiz #2
Sep 13
Ch. 4: Immigration and the U.S.
Sep 18
Ch. 4 continued; Quiz #3
Sep 20
Ch. 5: Ethnicity & Religion Article/Movie Review Paper 1 Due Today
Sep 25
Ch. 5 continued; Quiz #4
Sep 27
Ch. 6: The Native Americans
Oct 2
Ch. 6 continued; Quiz #5
Oct 4
Oct 9
Ch. 7 continued; Quiz #6
Oct 11
Oct 16
Ch. 8 continued; Quiz #7
Oct 18
Oct 22
Ch. 9 continued; Quiz #8
Oct 25
Oct 30
Ch. 10 continued; Quiz #9
Nov 1
Ch. 12 Asian Americans
Nov 6
Ch. 12 continued: Quiz #10
Nov 8
Ch. 13: Chinese Americans & Japanese Americans
Nov 13
Ch. 13 continued; Quiz #11
Nov 15
Ch. 11: Muslim & Arab Americans
Nov 20
Ch. 11 continued; Quiz #12
Nov 22
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Nov 27
MOVIE TBA
Nov 29
Dec 4
Ch. 14 continued; Quiz #13
Dec 6
Dec 11
Ch. 16: Beyond the U.S. Movie Suggestion: Philadelphia or Kinsey
Dec 13
Ch. 7: The Making of African Americans in a White American Ch. 8: African Americans Today Movie Suggestion: The Freedom Riders Ch. 9: Hispanic Americans Movie Suggestion: Crash Ch. 10: Mexican Americans & Puerto Ricans Article/Movie Review Paper 2 Due Today
Ch. 14: Jewish Americans Article/Movie Review Paper 3 Due Today Ch. 15: Women: The Oppressed Majority Movie Suggestion: North Country Review for the Final; Quiz #14
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Final Exam will be: Thursday, December 20 8:00 am – 11:00 a.m. in T13
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Rubric for Article/Movie Review
Organization (5 pts.)
Summary (15 pts.)
Reaction (15 pts.)
Paragraph Construction (5 pts.)
Mechanics (5 pts.)
Sources (5 pts.)
A Paper Information is very organized with wellconstructed paragraphs. Summarized the article or movie in depth with at least 2 complete paragraphs. Information clearly relates to a sociological concept and social problem. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. All paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence. No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. All sources are accurately documented in APA format.
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B Paper Information is organized with wellconstructed paragraphs. Summarized the article or movie well with at least 2 complete paragraphs. Information clearly relates to a sociological concept and social problem. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples.
C Paper Information is organized, but paragraphs are not wellconstructed Summarized the article or movie with at least 1 complete paragraph. Information relates to the sociological concept and social problem. Details and/or examples are not provided.
D Paper The information appears to be disorganized.
F Paper The information appears to be disorganized.
Summarized too briefly, missing points but has at least 1 complete paragraph. Information has little to do with the sociological concept and social problem. Details are missing.
Did not summarize the article or movie completely.
Most paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence. Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. All sources are accurately documented, but a few are not in APA format.
Paragraphs include related information but were typically not constructed well
Paragraphing structure was not clear and sentences were not related within the paragraphs.
Paragraphing structure was not clear or missing. Sentences were not related within the paragraphs.
A few grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. All sources are accurately documented, but many are not in APA format.
Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Some sources are not accurately documented and are not in APA format.
Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Many sources are not accurately documented and are not in APA format.
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Information has nothing to do with the sociological concept and social problem.
Soc. 2110 – Minority Group Relations
Rubric for Online Discussion
Timeliness Length
Content
5 points Logged in and responded within 3 days of posting, giving others an opportunity to respond. Responds with 100 words or 5-7 complete sentences Comments add significantly to the discussion by suggesting other solutions, pointing out problems, or even respectfully disagreeing. Student also substantiates any comments made with reasoning pertaining to the course content.
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3 points Logged in and responded after 3 days. Responds in less than 100 words. Some comments add to discussion but do not offer other solutions or connections. There are no sociological connections made to the chapter material.
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0 points Failed to log in and respond or logged in after the next week’s topic was posted. Responds with fewer than 100 words. Does not make connection to the course content or merely repeats content from the textbook.
Soc. 2110 – Minority Group Relations
Instructor: Class Hours: Location: Office Hours: E-mail:
Professor Van Ry T/TH 2:40 pm – 3:55 pm T05 T/TH 1:00 – 1:30 pm in the Library (via Engrade/email) [email protected]
had some time to think about points that will contribute to the discussion. I will not be reading the text in class. I will supplement the required reading with material that I believe will assist you in understanding the material and will provide for a good discussion. If I get a sense that the class is not doing the required reading, I reserve the right to give pop quizzes based on the information in the reading. These pop quizzes will be factored into a student’s participation grade.
Course Description This course is abroad introduction to minority group relations in the U.S. From a sociological viewpoint, it examines the historical experiences, contemporary circumstances, and future expectations for the country’s major racial, ethnic, religious, and gender minority groups. In addition, minority groups defined by age, disabilities, and sexual preference are explored.
Engrade In an effort to go green, this class will utilize Engrade for a number of class-related items. Each student will be provided a code that will allow you to sign up and log in to Engrade. Documents: One of the first things you will need to do after you log in to Engrade is to view a copy of the syllabus. If you need to, you can print a copy so that you will have it handy during classes. Calendar: I will be using the calendar in Engrade to post when assignments are due. Grades: Grades will be posted using Engrade and this way you can keep track of your grade throughout the semester. Email: Students can email one another and the instructor using Engrade. Likewise, as the instructor, I will periodically email the class information that I believe you will find important to the course. For this reason, it is important that you check your email regularly. Discussion: The discussion section of Engrade will have a weekly posting of the week’s readings. Should you have questions or difficulty understanding any part of the reading, this will be your opportunity to log in and discuss with classmates and myself. Flashcards: The flashcards section of Engrade will be utilized in this class. There you will find terms pertinent to the readings. You can use these to quiz yourself and make sure you fully understand terms being used in class.
Course Objectives By the end of the course, a successful student will be able to: 1.
2. 3.
4.
Identify key concepts necessary for an understanding of majority-minority relations in the U.S.; analyze the cause and effect of, and possible solutions to racial and ethnic strife; compare and contrast the characteristics of several important minority groups in America; and develop critical thinking and writing skills.
Students in this class can expect to spend a minimum of six hours per week outside of the regular class time studying, answering questions, completing required reading, and completing written work Required Text Richard T. Schaefer, Racial and Ethnic Groups (9th edition) 2006. The dates the required readings in the text are to be completed are given in the section titled “Course Outline.” Other required and/or recommended reading may be assigned. Readings are designed to prepare students for upcoming lectures. In other words, it is your responsibility to do the readings on your own so that you are familiar with the topic being discussed during a given class and may have Taft College, Fall 2012
Online Discussion This assignment gives you an opportunity to reflect on the readings and class discussions throughout the course of the semester and to consider how these issues relate to your other everyday activities, other material you are learning, or to events that are -1-
Soc. 2110 – Minority Group Relations
occurring in the world more generally. Each week you will log into the discussion of our course’s Engrade site and make at least one contribution to the weekly forum. Your post must be about the assigned reading for the week and must be substantive (for example, “I found the author’s argument on ageism to be persuasive because…”), not simply exclamatory (for example, “Awesome reading.”). I will begin the discussion with various topics relating to the chapter we are currently reading. To receive credit, your post must be a minimum of 5 complete sentences or 100 words. You will receive full credit for following the assignment correctly, and no credit for failing to post or for doing so incorrectly.
the semester is worth a total of 30 points. In order to receive the full 30 points you will need to be present, on time, and participate in the discussion each day that class meets. You will lose a point if you miss class; if you are more than 5 minutes tardy or if you do not participate in class discussions. Movie/Article Review Papers Students will have an opportunity to become more engaged in the learning experience by completing three written assignments, each worth 50 points. You must do one paper on Option 1 and another on Option 2. Your third paper can be your choice. See below. Option 1: Throughout the semester I will email articles I find from newspapers, magazines, journals, and online sources. These articles have embedded within them a sociological concept relating to a social problem. You may select an article I send or one of your own choosing and respond to it with your review of the article and discussion of major points made in the article, in a paper that’s 2-3 pages in length. You will need at least three references for each so be sure to supplement your article with a brief literature review of the social problem being discussed. You may include your text as a source.
There may be times when the discussion resembles a verbal face-to-face discussion with students interacting with one another, asking questions and responding to those questions. Therefore, it is a good idea to periodically go back and look at the discussion. Be careful about posting something and then forgetting about it until the next topic. There is no penalty for making more than one post per week—you may use this forum for ongoing conversations related to our class. I will begin the discussion with various topics relating to the chapter we are currently reading. To receive full credit, your post must be a minimum of 5-7 complete sentences or 100 words. The total points possible for online discussions is 70 (5 points * 14 weeks). The rubric for online discussions can be found at the end of this syllabus.
Option 2: Throughout the syllabus you will note that I have inserted movies that I believe highlight the particular social problem being discussed that week. You may select any one of the movies listed and respond to it with your review and discussion of major points made in the movie, in a paper that’s 23 pages in length. Again, you will need at least three references for each so be sure to supplement your paper with a brief literature review on the social problem being discussed. As a suggestion, it may be cost effective and beneficial to schedule a time to view the movie with some classmates. That way the cost of renting the movie is reduced and you have people to share in a discussion of the movie. Each paper should do the following:
Short Examinations There will be 14 short examinations and one cumulative final examination. Exams will be comprised of multiple-choice and true/false. Each short exam is worth a total of 20 points. With the exception of the Final Exam, all other exams will be taken utilizing Engrade. For the final exam you will have all of the allotted three hours to complete the exam. Questions for the final exam will come from previous short exams. Your final grade will include points from the top 13 short exams, allowing you to drop the lowest scores. There will be no make-up opportunities provided for these examinations.
1) Summarize the article or movie. What social problem is addressed? What are the objective facts and subjective values of the problem? What are the different perspectives on the problem—i.e. is the seriousness or existence of the problem debated?
In-Class Assignments/Participation There will be a number of in-class projects and exercises that you will be expected to complete. These will be announced in class. These assignments are designed to assist you in learning the material as well as in preparing for the exams. Participation for Taft College, Fall 2012
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2) Connect the ideas in the article or movie to the related chapter in the textbook. What sociological concepts or theories from the textbook chapter are related to the article?
Policy on Academic Dishonesty Instances of academic fraud or plagiarism will not be tolerated. Falsifying sources, data or experimental results, submitting others’ work as if it was yours, presenting the words or ideas of others without full and appropriate citation, and cheating on examinations are all instances of academic fraud. Students who knowingly commit any of these offenses will (1) receive a failing grade in the course, and (2) will receive a letter of reprimand from the instructor, a copy of which will be placed in their files. A repeated instance of academic fraud or plagiarism will result in a petition to have the student permanently expelled from the college.
3) Connect the ideas in the articles to your personal experience, or that of someone you know. Can you or someone you know relate to the problem? If not, are there problems that are similar to the problem discussed which you are familiar with. 4) Give your personal opinion or assessment of the article or movie. Do you find the arguments, evidence, and points persuasive? Do you agree or disagree. Why or why not?
Miscellaneous Comments I expect you to regularly attend class. It will be to your advantage to do so. Class will start promptly at the scheduled time. I expect you to be ready to start at that time. I do not expect people to come to class late or to leave the classroom during a lecture or discussion and then return. You are not to leave the classroom during an examination, unless you are finished. I do expect people to conform to appropriate classroom etiquette.
Final Grades Final grades will be based on the total number of points accumulated on the exams, online discussion, papers, and class discussion/participation. The possible points are allocated in the following way: Activity Class Participation Online Discussion Movie/Article Reviews (3) Exams (Best 13) Final Exam Total Possible Points
Points Possible 150 70
Percentage of Final Grade 20% 10%
150
20%
260 100
36% 14%
730
100%
Students with Disabilities Students with disabilities or students who think they may have a learning disability and who may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Student Support Services (763-7769 or 7637927) as soon as possible to better ensure that any accommodations are in place in a timely manner. It is further recommended that any student with disabilities discuss academic accommodations with their professors during the first two weeks of class so that an alternate format of the syllabus and class handouts can be made available.
I will consider other information in reaching a final decision where an individual’s point total is on the borderline in the final grade distribution. Relevant in-class contributions, as well as other evidence of familiarity with the mastery of course material, will prove important in such a circumstance.
Taft College, Fall 2012
Course Repetition and Withdrawal: Students who have received a course grade of D, F, NP or W 3 times will not be permitted to take the course again at Taft College. If extenuating circumstances apply, students may petition to enroll in a course the fourth time. For further information, please contact the Counseling Center at 661-763-7748.
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Soc. 2110 – Minority Group Relations
Minority Group Relations – Fall 2012 “Dynamic” Course Outline Date Aug 28
Tuesday Introductions, Syllabus, Course Outline Review, Demonstration of Engrade
Date
Thursday
Aug. 30
Ch. 1: Understanding Race & Ethnicity
Sep 4
Ch. 2 continued; Quiz #1
Sep 6
Ch. 2: Prejudice
Sep 11
Ch. 3: Discrimination; Quiz #2
Sep 13
Ch. 4: Immigration and the U.S.
Sep 18
Ch. 4 continued; Quiz #3
Sep 20
Ch. 5: Ethnicity & Religion Article/Movie Review Paper 1 Due Today
Sep 25
Ch. 5 continued; Quiz #4
Sep 27
Ch. 6: The Native Americans
Oct 2
Ch. 6 continued; Quiz #5
Oct 4
Oct 9
Ch. 7 continued; Quiz #6
Oct 11
Oct 16
Ch. 8 continued; Quiz #7
Oct 18
Oct 22
Ch. 9 continued; Quiz #8
Oct 25
Oct 30
Ch. 10 continued; Quiz #9
Nov 1
Ch. 12 Asian Americans
Nov 6
Ch. 12 continued: Quiz #10
Nov 8
Ch. 13: Chinese Americans & Japanese Americans
Nov 13
Ch. 13 continued; Quiz #11
Nov 15
Ch. 11: Muslim & Arab Americans
Nov 20
Ch. 11 continued; Quiz #12
Nov 22
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Nov 27
MOVIE TBA
Nov 29
Dec 4
Ch. 14 continued; Quiz #13
Dec 6
Dec 11
Ch. 16: Beyond the U.S. Movie Suggestion: Philadelphia or Kinsey
Dec 13
Ch. 7: The Making of African Americans in a White American Ch. 8: African Americans Today Movie Suggestion: The Freedom Riders Ch. 9: Hispanic Americans Movie Suggestion: Crash Ch. 10: Mexican Americans & Puerto Ricans Article/Movie Review Paper 2 Due Today
Ch. 14: Jewish Americans Article/Movie Review Paper 3 Due Today Ch. 15: Women: The Oppressed Majority Movie Suggestion: North Country Review for the Final; Quiz #14
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Final Exam will be: Thursday, December 20 8:00 am – 11:00 a.m. in T13
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Rubric for Article/Movie Review
Organization (5 pts.)
Summary (15 pts.)
Reaction (15 pts.)
Paragraph Construction (5 pts.)
Mechanics (5 pts.)
Sources (5 pts.)
A Paper Information is very organized with wellconstructed paragraphs. Summarized the article or movie in depth with at least 2 complete paragraphs. Information clearly relates to a sociological concept and social problem. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. All paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence. No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. All sources are accurately documented in APA format.
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B Paper Information is organized with wellconstructed paragraphs. Summarized the article or movie well with at least 2 complete paragraphs. Information clearly relates to a sociological concept and social problem. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples.
C Paper Information is organized, but paragraphs are not wellconstructed Summarized the article or movie with at least 1 complete paragraph. Information relates to the sociological concept and social problem. Details and/or examples are not provided.
D Paper The information appears to be disorganized.
F Paper The information appears to be disorganized.
Summarized too briefly, missing points but has at least 1 complete paragraph. Information has little to do with the sociological concept and social problem. Details are missing.
Did not summarize the article or movie completely.
Most paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence. Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. All sources are accurately documented, but a few are not in APA format.
Paragraphs include related information but were typically not constructed well
Paragraphing structure was not clear and sentences were not related within the paragraphs.
Paragraphing structure was not clear or missing. Sentences were not related within the paragraphs.
A few grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. All sources are accurately documented, but many are not in APA format.
Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Some sources are not accurately documented and are not in APA format.
Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Many sources are not accurately documented and are not in APA format.
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Information has nothing to do with the sociological concept and social problem.
Soc. 2110 – Minority Group Relations
Rubric for Online Discussion
Timeliness Length
Content
5 points Logged in and responded within 3 days of posting, giving others an opportunity to respond. Responds with 100 words or 5-7 complete sentences Comments add significantly to the discussion by suggesting other solutions, pointing out problems, or even respectfully disagreeing. Student also substantiates any comments made with reasoning pertaining to the course content.
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3 points Logged in and responded after 3 days. Responds in less than 100 words. Some comments add to discussion but do not offer other solutions or connections. There are no sociological connections made to the chapter material.
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0 points Failed to log in and respond or logged in after the next week’s topic was posted. Responds with fewer than 100 words. Does not make connection to the course content or merely repeats content from the textbook.
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