College Course Syllabus

College Course

Course Title	[COURSE TITLE]
Course Code	[COURSE CODE]
Instructor Name	[YOUR NAME]
Email	[YOUR EMAIL]
Office Hours	[OFFICE HOURS]

1. Course Description

This course offers an introduction to the field of sociology, with a focus on understanding key concepts, by employing theoretical frameworks and methods of analysis. Our exploration will encompass the complexity of society, interactions and human behavior. We aim to provide students with comprehensive foundational knowledge in sociology.

2. Instructor Information

Instructor: [YOUR NAME]
Email: [YOUR EMAIL]
Organization: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]
Availability: [BY APPOINTMENT]

3. Learning Objectives

• Understand and apply basic sociological concepts and theories

• Analyze social issues using sociological perspectives

• Understand the role of culture, socialization, and social change in society

• Demonstrate academic skills in reading, writing, and research within sociology

• Engage in critical thinking about social dynamics and human behavior

4. Course Schedule

Week	Topic	Reading
1	Introduction to Sociology	Chapter 1 & 2
2	Culture, Society, and Socialization	Chapter 3, 4 & 5
3	Sociological Research Methods	Chapter 6 & 7
4	Social Structure and Interaction	Chapter 8 & 9
5	Deviance and Social Control	Chapter 10 & 11

5. Required Readings and Materials

• Understanding Sociology: An Introductory Textbook, 2nd Edition

• Supplemental readings (distributed in class)

• The Sociological Eye: Selected Papers

• The Social Construction of Reality: A Treatise in the Sociology of Knowledge

• Online resources provided by the instructor

6. Assignments and Assessments

• Weekly reading assignments

• Online discussions posting and responses

• Three short essay assignments

• Mid-term examination

• Final research project

7. Course Policy

• All assignments should be submitted on time. Late submissions will incur a penalty.

• Attendance to all online sessions is crucial to course success.

• Plagiarism will not be tolerated and may lead to grade penalties.

• All students should treat others respectfully; derogatory language will not be tolerated.

• Any form of academic dishonesty may lead to failing the course.

8. Grading Policy

Category	Weight
Class Participation	10%
Assignments	30%
Midterm Exam	20%
Final Exam	40%

9. Disclaimer

The syllabus, as it currently stands, is not set in stone and may undergo changes as necessary. Should there be any alterations, all changes will be made known to the students through email. In addition, these changes will also be announced during the class sessions to ensure the students' awareness. The obligation to remain informed about any modifications made to the syllabus, however, lies on the shoulders of each individual student. It is their duty to stay updated with the latest version of the syllabus in order to avoid any potential misunderstandings or complications.

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