Your grade will be scored using the following Assessment Metrics:
(1)
CLASS PARTICIPATION
Class Participation includes completing class projects and
discussions that occur every class period when we analyze
sociological topics. You should regularly and actively
participate in class discussions.
You will participate in small discussion groups during
the semester for you to experience a more personal instructional
strategy with your classmates. You may score points
through my evaluation of your
informed
participation. These points will be posted on Blackboard at least twice during
the semester: at the midpoint and in the last week of the
semester before final exams.
Class Participation is worth 100 points.
Class Participation measures competencies in acquiring
and evaluating information, comprehension and reliability and
social skills.
(2) WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Many famous creatives, writers, innovators and
original thinkers keep journals.
For many, it is a creative necessity.
For some, it is a way to reduce stress or focus thoughts.
For others, it is a place for exploration.
For some, it is an art form.
You will learn to journal assignments in this class.
There are twelve
short writing assignments called
Journals. (https://medium.com/thrive-global/start-journaling-54ea2edb104)
Each Journal Assignment is
worth a maximum of 20 points.
Journaling measures competencies in note-taking,
information organization, acquiring and evaluating information,
organizing and maintaining files, time management, comprehension
and reliability, listening, memory, and time management.
(3) CLASS PRESENTATIONS
You are also required to
give a 5 to 7-minute
PRESENTATION using a visual aid such as Power Point, Presi, Emaze or other visual
computer-based application. using sociological concepts to
analyze a current topic or event.
We will review the terms of an acceptable
PRESENTATION and schedule your PRESENTATION during first few weeks of the semester.
There are absolutely no make-ups if you do not give your
PRESENTATION when
scheduled.
If a scheduling conflict arises before the date of
your PRESENTATION,
you should contact me to reschedule your PRESENTATION at a more
convenient time. (The
discretion for granting a rescheduled PRESENTATION
rests solely with me.)
Your PRESENTATION is scored at a maximum of
100 points and measures competencies in critical thinking, information organization,
communication, and presenting information in a social situation.
(4) LATE ASSIGNMENTS AND MAKE-UP WORK
I must approve the submission of Late Assignments in writing at least 24
hours before the Assignment due date or else Late Assignments
will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Please to not try to seek approval for taking late tests
or submitting late assignments outside of the prescribed terms
of the Syllabus.
Approved late Assignments will not be accepted after one week
past the Assignment due date under any circumstances.
The maximum score for Late Assignments will be
automatically discounted by 50% except in cases of extreme
emergency, such as death in the family, auto wreck, severe
illness, etc.
It is advised that should an unforeseeable problem (that could interfere
with class performance) occur, notify the instructor so that
alternate arrangements may be made for attendance and course
assignments. The
material accompanying the text and handouts should be treated as
required reading and may be included in the class discussion and
exams. You are, therefore, responsible for all assigned text
reading, as well as all the information that is discussed or
otherwise included in class.
You should be aware of all assignment, presentation, and
exam dates that are listed in the accompanying calendar without
reminder from the instructor.
You are expected to be prepared (completed assigned
readings) to discuss pertinent topics each class period as
scheduled. You who
attend class unprepared should expect your grades to be
negatively affected as a result. All assignments are to be
turned in at the beginning of class on the date due unless
otherwise instructed. Any
assignment handed in late on the date due will receive no credit
unless prior arrangements have been made with me to submit a
late assignment.
There are no exceptions.
(5) TENTATIVE
COURSE SCHEDULE ON PLAYBOOK
All Course Content, Assessment Metrics, and
Assignment/Exam due dates can be found on
PLAYBOOK on drjohnlamberton.com. Like
the main Syllabus,
PLAYBOOK Is a living document that I may
amend at any time during the semester.
I intend to
positively guide each of you through the remainder of the
semester on
PLAYBOOK.
However, if you have concerns, you may always email me
with your questions.
I cannot begin to emphasize how seriously you should regard the
remainder the semester in Introductory Sociology.
Carelessness and lack of attention to detail will
adversely affect your course grade.
ESTMATED
TOTAL POSSIBLE
COURSE POINTS
To Be Posted
COURSE GRADING:
A = 90 – 100%.
B = 80 – 89%.
C = 70 – 79%.
D = 60 – 69%.
F = 59% or less.
MEANING OF LETTER
GRADES
A: Earned by work whose
excellent quality indicates a full mastery of the subject and
course assignments are of extraordinary distinction.
B: Earned by work that indicates
a good comprehension of the course material, a good command of
the skills needed to work with the course material, and the
student’s full engagement with the course requirements and
activities.
C: Earned by work that indicates
an adequate and satisfactory, comprehension of the course
material and the skills needed to work with the course material
and indicates the student has met basic requirements for
completing assigned work and participating in class activities.
D: Earned by work that is
unsatisfactory but that indicates some minimal command of the
course materials and some minimal participation in class
activities that is worthy of course credit.
F: Earned by work that is
unsatisfactory and unworthy of course credit.
ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION:
By enrolling in this course as a college
student, you have accepted the adult responsibility of attending
every class period during the entire semester.
Your CLASS ATTENDANCE will be recorded for
every class period.
There are a very few exceptions for non-attendance, i.e.,
personal sickness, family illness where you are the primary
care-giver, pregnancy or emergency child-care, and funerals of
close family members or friends.
Regular, consistent
attendance and participation are required and essential to be successful in this
course. If you
accumulate four or more unexcused absences, the final grade may
be reduced a minimum of one-letter grade and/or you may be
automatically administratively withdrawn from the course
depending upon the circumstances.
Unexcused absences are absences for which you do not
inform me of your impending absence by email before the
absence occurs. You
may obtain an excused absence by emailing me about your absence
prior to the class absence unless there is an extreme emergency
which necessitates sending me an email after the absence.
Class Attendance is scored by your official
attendance record, the Class Attendance Score Sheet and maybe worth
a maximum of 100 points.
Attendance and
participation
measure competencies in
reliability, dependability, goal setting, time management,
critical thinking and social interaction.
LATE ARRIVAL
You should be seated in class and ready to
study when class begins.
If you determine that you are unable to arrive in class
on time, you should contact me immediately.
If you are late to class on more than one occasion, you
will be asked not to enter the classroom until you can arrive on
time. You are
responsible for your class performance and course
responsibilities.
After two late arrivals, five points per late arrival will be
deducted from your final score.
IN-CLASS STUDENT CONDUCT
The purpose of this information is to assist you in understanding proper
classroom behavior. The classroom should be a learning-centered
environment in which faculty and students are unhindered by
disruptive behavior. You are a college student and are expected
to act in a mature manner and to be respectful of the learning
process, your instructor and your fellow students. Faculty
members have the authority to manage their classrooms to ensure
an environment conducive to learning.
Any person who shall accept the privilege extended by Oklahoma laws of
attendance or employment at any state college, state junior
college or state university shall by so attending or working at
such institution be deemed to have given consent to the policies
of the institution, the Board of Trustees and the laws of this
state. Such policies shall include prohibition against
disruptive activities at state institutions of higher learning.
Take responsibility for your education. There is a common myth among some
students that because they pay tuition, they deserve to receive
unearned credit for the class. This is not true. In fact, you
pay only a portion of the cost of your education; taxpayers pay
the balance. Instructors are here to create a learning
environment. Whether you learn in college depends on your
willingness to listen, ask appropriate questions and do the work
necessary to pass the course. College courses are rigorous and
demanding; you may have to work harder and seek more help in
order to succeed.
ONLINE LIVE STUDENT CONDUCT
For ONLINE LIVE classes, students are expected to have their
camera turned on during the scheduled class time and to
participate in online class activities, just as they would in a
face-to-face class. If you anticipate problems with internet
access or internet speed, or if you can’t get a camera and
microphone, you might be better off in an asynchronous online
class. In addition, please observe the following practices:
·
Use your computer or a tablet device, not your phone, to attend
online classes.
·
Keep yourself on mute during lectures and while others are
speaking.
·
Try to find a distraction-free place to log onto class, but
don’t worry about anyone in your household (including pets!)
appearing in the background; just do your best to stay focused.
·
If you have to turn off the video for a bit, that’s okay, just
as it’s okay if you have to leave a classroom every once in a
while; most of the time, though, video needs to be on.
·
Be aware of the documents and applications you have open on your
device, in case you need to share your screen.
·
If you feel more comfortable using a virtual background, please
choose something that is not distracting.
·
Make sure to log in using your real name—first and last—so that
I can count you present.
The virtual classroom is a new experience for all of us, so if
you have problems, please contact me as soon as possible. I will
work with you to find solutions.
COURSE WITHDRAWAL:
Please discuss your personal or academic situation with me or
Cindy McCachern at Deer
Creek HS before making a decision to withdraw from this
course. Students may
be administratively withdrawn for excessive absences.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
Academic Integrity
is a foundational value of TCC and students are expected to
behave as responsible members of the college community and to be
honest and ethical in their academic work. The
Academic Integrity
link details guidelines for academic integrity, as well as forms
of academic dishonesty.
In case of academic dishonesty (plagiarism), the following penalties will
apply: (1) the
assignment or test will receive an automatic grade of zero
points, or (2) depending upon the offense, a grade of “F” will
be assigned to the offending student for the semester.
Academic Dishonesty is one of the worst transgressions that you can commit
in college and the impact of academic dishonesty may follow you
throughout your college career.
This link provides access to guidelines for academic
integrity, as well as forms of academic dishonesty.
Read this information very carefully.
There is no excuse for you to engage in accidental
plagiarism.
CHEATING
Academic Dishonesty (Cheating)
is defined as the deception of others about one’s own work or
about the work of another.
Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned
nor tolerated at any college or university system.
Academic dishonesty is behavior in which a deliberately
fraudulent misrepresentation is employed to gain underserved
intellectual credit, either for oneself or for another.
Academic misconduct is behavior that results in
intellectual advantage obtained by violating specific standard,
but without deliberate intent or use of fraudulent means.
All
colleges and universities
adopt policies delegating certain forms of authority for
disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions
delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the
dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes.
In the case of academic dishonesty, a faculty member may require
the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the
student to complete a substitute assignment or test;
record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question; recommend to the student that the
student withdraw from the class, or administratively withdraw
the student from the class; record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the
semester.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Each student
is responsible for being aware of the information contained in
the UCO Catalog, the
Student Handbook, and
the
Academic Calendar. All information may be viewed on the
TCC website.
ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES STATEMENT
Considering the transition to an online/remote format, I have made
every effort to make this course accessible to all students,
including students with disabilities. If you encounter a problem
accessing anything in this course, please contact me immediately
by email so that I can support you. You may also contact TCC’s
Accessibility Resources at 918.595.7115 (Voice) or by email ar@tulsacc.edu. Deaf and hard of hearing students may text 918.809.1864, or
email rcdhh@tulsacc.edu.
CHANGES TO THE SYLLABUS &
POLICY ADJUSTMENT
Occasionally, when genuine emergencies or problem situations
occur, the course policies outlined here can be modified to help
a student complete the course if the student has completed most
assigned work and is earning at least a "C." It is always in
your best interest, therefore, to contact me immediately if a
crisis situation prevents you from attending class or completing
assignments.
TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS
The following technology is required for participation in this
course:
-
Computer with a built-in
or external USB webcam and microphone.
-
Microsoft Office.
-
Chrome/Firefox – free
downloads.
-
A reliable internet
connection.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY
If you are a military student with the potential of being called
to military service or training during the course of the
semester, you are encouraged to contact your course instructor
no later than the first week of class to discuss the class
attendance policy.
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS
Students are expected to notify their instructor in advance if
they intend to miss class to observe a holy day pertaining to
their religious faith. Students may be required to provide
verifiable documentation to the faculty either prior to missing
or upon their return to class.
PREGNANT STUDENTS
TCC does not discriminate against any student on the basis of
pregnancy. Pregnant students seeking accommodations should
contact me immediately.
COMPUTER ACCESS
Continuous computer access is mandatory for succeeding in the course. The
text and most of the class content is posted on the internet.
When assignments are posted or textbook chapters assigned
through Blackboard, it's your responsibility to make sure you
have access to that information.
If you do not have computer access at home, computer
access is available at each campus of TCC.
TIME COMMITMENT
Introduction to Sociology is a three-credit hour
course. Studies
indicate that, on average, for every one hour of course credit,
you should expect to spend two hours of outside time on course
work per week i.e., reading, homework, discussion, studying etc.
For this course, that means a minimum of six hours of
outside time per week.
Some students may spend more, depending on their level of
expertise.
CLASSROOM CONDUCT & STUDENT BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES
The purpose of this
information is to assist you in understanding proper classroom
behavior. The classroom should be a learning-centered
environment in which faculty and students are unhindered by
disruptive behavior. You are a college student and are expected
to act in a mature manner and to be respectful of the learning
process, your instructor and your fellow students. Faculty
members have the authority to manage their classrooms to ensure
an environment conducive to learning.
Any person who shall
accept the privilege extended by Oklahoma laws of attendance or
employment at any state college, state junior college or state
university shall by so attending or working at such institution
be deemed to have given consent to the policies of the
institution, the Board of Trustees and the laws of this state.
Such policies shall include prohibition against disruptive
activities at state institutions of higher learning.
Take responsibility for your education. There is a common
myth among some students that because they pay tuition, they
deserve to receive unearned credit for the class. This is not
true. In fact, you pay only a portion of the cost of your
education; taxpayers pay the balance. Instructors are here to
create a learning environment. Whether you learn in college
depends on your willingness to listen, ask appropriate questions
and do the work necessary to pass the course. College courses
are rigorous and demanding; you may have to work harder and seek
more help in order to succeed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There may be
announcements about procedures or assignments made in this class distributed through a
course group email or on this website under Announcements.
LIBRARY
SENSITIVE MATERIALS
STATEMENT
Higher education fosters
intellectual and personal growth through exposure to and
interaction with a wide range of ideas, creative expressions,
and information. You can expect to think critically about ideas
and perspectives which
may be
very different from your own.
The information may be outside the range of your personal
moral standards. The information may be challenging or
uncomfortable. If you do not feel comfortable discussing your
concerns in class, you are encouraged to immediately discuss any
questions or concerns you may have about course materials with
me.
INCLUSIVE INSTRUCTION &
CLASSROOM POLICY
I do not discriminate in
any way on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, disability,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression or national origin in my instruction or in the
classroom. My policy
is designed to create a safe and productive learning environment
for all students.