Sociology 101.05
Introduction to Sociology
Dr. Brian Donohue-Lynch

Fall, 2005 Soc. 101.05 Online

Online: Wk. #

Topics:

Readings:

Wk 1/Sept. 6
 Introduction to course and texts

Skim text: Read Preface. to Russell

Wk2/ Sept. 11

What is sociology? History of Sociology, Sociological Research;

Russell, Chpt. 1

Wk3/Sept. 18

 Understanding Culture;Quiz 1

Russell, Chpt.2

Wk4/Sept. 25

Socialization

Russell, Chpt. 3

Wk5/ Oct. 2

Technological Change; Types of Societies;


reading to be announced

Wk6/Oct. 9

Past Societies;

Russell, Chpt. 4

Wk7/Oct. 16

Current Societies

Russell, Chpt. 5; Book Review (Kozol)

Wk8/Oct. 23

Theories and Methods;

Russell, Chpt. 6

Wk9/Oct. 30

Power Politics and the State

Russell, Chpt.7

Wk10/Nov. 6

Discussion of Book Reviews

Book review to be assigned
Please Note: Nov. 9 : Last day to drop a course or
withdraw from the college with a "W," AU, or P/F 		Please Note

Wk11/Nov. 13

Gender

 Russell, Chpt 8

Wk12/Nov. 20

 Race and Ethnicity;  Quiz 2

 Russell, Chpt. 8 continued

Wk13/Nov. 28

Organizations

 Russell, Chpt 9 ; Projects Due

Wk14/Dec. 4

Marriage, Family; Religion in Modern Society

Russell, Chpt. 10;Clipping file due

Wk15/Dec. 11

Review Discussion

Directions to be announced

Wk16/Dec. 17

Final Exam (Online)

 
 

Final Exam Date: Dec. 17 (Online)

Texts for course:
Russell, James W.  Societies and Social Life.  Cornwall-on-Hudson:Sloan Publishing. 2006.
 Kozol, Jonathan. Amazing Grace. N.Y.: Perennial. 1996.
Daily newspapers, and periodicals...
The Internet!

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Course Description and Objectives
General Course and College Requirements
Project and Assignment Requirements for This Course
How Your Final Grade Will Be Determined
Please let me know early if you have any special needs for in-class note-taking, exam/test-taking etc. Also, be sure to take advantage of the great resources (including the great resource people) in the library and the library learning center .  QVCC also has a resource specialist in learning disabilities, Chris Scarborough. He can be reached in the Learning Center (Danielson campus), or by email: cscarborough@qvcc.commnet.edu

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Office Hours: Rm. 210 D

MW 10-11 A.M., T/R 1-1:30 P.M.,   And by Appointment

(Also, Details about "online office hours" will be discussed in class.)

Contact Dr. Brian Donohue-Lynch: Phone:  (860) 774-1160 ext.335

email:  bdonohue-lynch@qvcc.commnet.edu