SOC 112 SVSU

• Delaney, C., & Kaspin, D. D. (2011). Investigating Culture: An Experimental Introduction to Anthropology. John Wiley & Sons.
• Monaghan, J., & Just, P. (2000). Social and Cultural Anthropology: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press.
  • Helpful U of M Flint link [here]

Overview:

• This course is organized as a seminar. The instructor may provide overviews and/or supplemental material during lectures.
• Together, we will conduct a discourse resulting from:
  • student preparations,
  • guided discussion, and
  • exchanges focused on the readings.
• Students:
  • will attend each class (“virtually” if appropriate) and read all of the assigned material thoroughly and critically and before the class meeting
  • will adhere to all SVSU policies and will NOT plagiarize – refer to the student handbook, student honor code, and academic integrity policy
• Reading critically means being able to describe the content of an assigned piece and also evaluating the logic of its arguments, the adequacy of its methods, its implications, and its relation to other course material.
• Students are strongly encouraged to contribute to the discussion both their insights and/or questions from the readings.

Assessment

• Preparation & Participation (15% of total grade):
  • There is a weekly presentation by student groups consisting of about 20 minutes of recitation that may be supplemented by writing assignments or journal entries.
• Essays (15% of total grade):
  • There are no “rules” for how to earn essay points. However, you should be honing your skills for execution of the final project.
• Midterm Exam (20% of total grade):
  • The format of the midterm is at the discretion of the instructor and may include article critique, multiple choice, and/or essays.
• Comprehensive Final Project (50% of total grade). This is a research proposal.

Course Prerequisites

Ability to write an academic paper

Grading Policy

Grading rubrics and thorough explanations will be provided for each individual assignment

Attendance Policy

Whether the course is online or in person, you must fulfill the assigned requirements including any group sessions that are scheduled during the semester.

Academic Integrity

Students will attend each class (“virtually” if appropriate) and read all of the assigned material thoroughly and critically and before the class meeting will adhere to all SVSU policies and will NOT plagiarize – refer to the student handbook, student honor code, and academic integrity policy

Disability Policy

“Students with disabilities that may restrict their full participation in the course activities are encouraged to meet with instructor or contact the SVSU Office of Disability Services, Curtis 112 for assistance. Students with disabilities who seek accommodations must make their request by Contacting the Office of Disability Services located at Curtiss 112, or call 964-7000. All accommodations must be approved by The Office of Disability Services.” http://www.svsu.edu/disabilityservices

Late Add Policy

Although I would love to teach everyone at any time, it is the position of the Faculty Association at SVSU to not do overloads. The reason is that overloading courses beyond the existing course caps is bad for everyone. The course caps were raised in the past in part because we demonstrated that we can teach more and more students per class by accepting overloads. Fewer students per class reduces the quality of the experience for both students and faculty. Thank you for your understanding.

Schedule

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