Dual Credit Global and U.S. Social Problems 1306

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Dual Credit Global and US Social Problems 130693E Royce City Spring 2017

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Instructor Rachael Schmid Office Hours I am available for online office hours TTR from 7-10 Class Date Thursday Class Time 1102-1224 Phone903-468-8787 Fax903-468-8708 University Email Address rachaelschmidtamucedu

COURSE INFORMATION

Materials ndash Textbooks Readings Supplementary Readings

Textbook(s) Macionis J John 2010 4th ed Social Problems Pearson Upper Saddle River NJ

Software Required

Optional Texts andor Materials

Extra Reading Materials will be on the online portion of class

Helpful web resources will be put on online portion of class

Course Description

A critical discussion of the sociological perspective on studying descriptions causes and prevention of social problems such as crime mental illness drug abuse environmental degradation poverty terrorism and declining quality of life in todayrsquos world

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Student Learning Outcomes (Should be measurable observable)

1 Critical Thinking - Students will demonstrate creative thinking by linking content and insights

from multiple disciplines

2 Communication - In written oral andor visual communication AampM-Commerce students will

communicate in a manner appropriate to audience and occasion with an evident message and

organizational structure

3 Empirical and Quantitative Skills Students will be able to interpret test and demonstrate

principles revealed in empirical data

4 Social Responsibility - Students will demonstrate awareness of societal andor civic issues

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Grading

Group Discussion Projects (GDP) 800 Points

Exams 400 Points

Total 1200 Points

Extra Credit 100 Points

GRADING Review page 10 for grading specifications Final grades in this course will be based on the following scale

A = 1200-960

B = 959-719

C = 718-478

D = 477-237

F = 236 below

Assessments

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1 Students are expected to complete all assignments on time

2 Students are expected to read the assigned chapters in the required text and review College weekly

3 Students will be required to submit a question and answer sheet worth 50 points Specific instructions for the paper will be provided

4 There will be four exams worth 100 points each Each exam will consist of multiple choice questions covering material from the assigned readings class discussions and videos Scantrons will be used

All work and Papers are typed doubled-spaced 125 inch margins and 12pt font Group Discussions and Planning 8 (100 points= 800 points) Group Discussions and Planning (GDP) revolve around having teamsrsquo discussions to speak about a given social problem and develop a strategy to aid understanding of the condition The GDP will take allotted class The finished work will be turned in the scheduled class meeting Review page 10 for grading specifications Exams 4 (100 points =400 points) There are four exams this semester The exams are 50 multiple choice questions Each question is worth two points The exams will be scantron The entire class should be devoted to the exam Extra Credit up to 100 points Visit a town hall meeting this semester Have two town representatives signature and write a reflection paper 2-4 pages double spaced about the nights topic that stands out to you Write the political spectrum and the objective and subjective sides of the topic that stands out to you Due Week 14 Review 0 for grading specifications

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS bull To fully participate in online courses you will need to use a current Flash enabled

internet browser For PC and Mac users the suggested browser is Mozilla Firefox

bull You will need regular access to a computer with a broadband Internet connection The minimum computer requirements are

o 512 MB of RAM 1 GB or more preferred o Broadband connection required courses are heavily video intensive

bull Both versions of Java (32 bit and 64 bit) must be installed and up to date on your

machine At a minimum Java 7 update 51 is required to support the learning

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bull Current anti-virus software must be installed and kept up to date bull Run a browser check through the Pearson LearningStudio Technical Requirements

website Browser Check httphelpecollegecomLS_Tech_Req_WebHelpen-usLS_Technical_RequirementshtmBrowset

bull You will need some additional free software (plug-ins) for enhanced web browsing

Ensure that you download the free versions of the following software o Adobe Reader httpsgetadobecomreader o Adobe Flash Player (version 17 or later) httpsgetadobecomflashplayer o Adobe Shockwave Player httpsgetadobecomshockwave o Apple Quick Time httpwwwapplecomquicktimedownload

bull At a minimum you must have Microsoft Office 2013 2010 2007 or Open Office

Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty students and staff Microsoft Word is the standard word processing software Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet software and Microsoft PowerPoint is the standard presentation software Copying and pasting along with attachinguploading documents for assignment submission will also be required If you do not have Microsoft Office you can check with the bookstore to see if they have any student copies

bull For additional information about system requirements please see System Requirements for LearningStudio httpssecureecollegecomtamucindexlearnaction=technical

ACCESS AND NAVIGATION

This course will be facilitated using eCollege the Learning Management System used by Texas AampM University-Commerce You will need your CWID and password to log in to the course If you do not know your CWID or have forgotten your password contact Technology Services at 9034686000 or helpdesktamucedu Technical assistance is available 247 (24 hours 7 days a week) If you experience LearningStudio (eCollege) technical problems contact the LearningStudio helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511 (toll free) or visit Pearson 247 Customer Support Site http247supportcusthelpcom The student help desk may be reached in the following ways

SUPPORT

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Chat Support Click on Live Support on the tool bar within your course to chat with a Pearson LearningStudio Representative

Phone 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with Pearson LearningStudio Technical Support Representative

Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone

Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc

Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio

Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed

1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511

2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket number

3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me to advise me of the problem and provide me with the helpdesk ticket number

4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you

PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact the Help Desk You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson LearningStudio platform myLeo Support Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu

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Learner Support The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter

LearningStudio Notifications Students can be alerted to course activities via text on their mobile phones or up to two email addresses Based on their preferences students can automatically receive a push notification with every new course announcement threaded discussion post grade andor assignment without having to login to the course Enrolled students will automatically receive email notifications for announcements and can opt out of this feature To receive text notifications students must opt in To begin setting up notifications go into your course in LearningStudio and click on the bell-shaped Notifications icon on the main menu ribbon By default the studentrsquos university email address will appear This cannot be changed in LearningStudio Additional email addresses may be added by clicking the Add button After all of the other selections are completed be sure to click the Save and Finish button

COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT

Interaction with Instructor Statement My primary form of communication with the class will be through announcements on eCollege and email Any changes to the syllabus or other important information critical to the class will be disseminated to students via Announcements and your official University e-mail address available to me through MyLeo It will be your responsibility to check your University e-mail regularly Students who wish to discuss an issue with me personally should do so through e-mail or beginning or end of class Students who e-mail me can expect a reply (at MY earliest convenience) within 24 hours Monday-Thursday Students who e-mail me during holidays or over the weekend ie Friday-Sunday can expect a reply (at MY earliest convenience) on the next regularly scheduled business day

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COURSE AND UNIVERSITY PROCEDURESPOLICIES

Course Specific ProceduresPolicies AttendanceLateness Late Work Missed Exams and Quizzes and Extra Credit

Syllabus Change Policy

The syllabus is a guide Circumstances and events such as student progress may make it necessary for the instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester Any changes made to the syllabus will be announced in advance

University Specific Procedures

Student Conduct

All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment The Code of Student Conduct is described in detail in the Student Guidebook httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml

TAMUC Attendance

For more information about the attendance policy please visit the Attendance webpage and Procedure 139999R001 httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrargeneralInformationattendanceaspx httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsacademic139999R001pdf

Academic Integrity

Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures

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Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates139999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf

ADA Statement

Students with Disabilities

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact

Office of Student Disability Resources and Services

Texas AampM University-Commerce Gee Library- Room 162 Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835 Fax (903) 468-8148 Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu

Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services

httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices

Nondiscrimination Notice

Texas AampM University-Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained

Campus Concealed Carry Statement

Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1 license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus document andor consult your event organizer

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Web url httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStudents340602R1pdf Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1

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Thesis 10 pts

Thesis is debatable and clearly presented in the opening and concluding sections of the paper

Thesis is debatable and is evident in the argument but is not clearly stated

Thesis is unclear and it takes work for the reader to fish it out of the text Or thesis is self-evident and not debatable

There is no evident thesis

Argumentation 20 pts

Argument is presented clearly and logically Logical points build directly upon the thesis and prior points Counterarguments are addressed dismantled and folded into the main argument of the paper

Argument is presented clearly and logically but points do not necessarily build on each other Counter arguments are addressed but many are left hanging or are dealt with inadequately

Argument is rambling and there are contradictions left unaddressed Counter arguments may be presented but are left unaddressed

There is no discernable argument or no alternative interpretation is presented

Originality 20pts

Argument is original and creative Goes substantially beyond points raised in lecture and readings Concepts are related to each other in interesting and creative ways

Argument is strong and interesting but plays it safe and does not push boundaries Concepts are put in conversation with each other

Argument is expository rather than analytical Concepts are described but dealt with separately and not explicitly related to each other

Argument is weak and incoherent

Use of Evidence 20 pts

Each logical point is backed up by one or more examples Evidence is strong and sufficient to advance the argument Potential counterarguments are accounted for and addressed with evidence

Each logical point is backed up by one or more examples Evidence advances the argument but it may not be sufficient Potential counterarguments are accounted for but may not be sufficiently addressed with evidence

Several points of the argument are left without evidence Evidence is insufficient

A few pieces of evidence are thrown in here or there but not used to defend the main argument

Application of Readings Concepts Demonstrates 30pts

Demonstrates solid understanding of the major themes of the course using readings and lectures to define concepts Argument is placed within the broad discussions outlined in the course

Concepts are defined but the author does not demonstrate a solid understanding of the major themes of the course relevant to the argument

Course readings are used Concepts are left undefined or poorly defined Little broader framework is used

Paper mentions course readings but there is little demonstration of how the paper relates to the course

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COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR All materials should be read before the assigned class

Subject to Change Week One Thursday January 5 Understanding Social Problems subjectiveobjective Week Two Tuesday January 10 GDP One ndashSubjectiveObjective Analysis (due January 19) Thursday January 12 Read Chapter One Blumer Herber Social Problems as Collective Behavior Week Three Tuesday January 17 GDP One continued Thursday January 19 Read Chapter Two Ehrenreich Barbara ldquoNickel-and-Dimed On (Not) Getting By in Americardquo Week Four Tuesday January 24 GDP Two Living Wage Calculator (due February 2) Thursday January 26 Read Chapter Three Week Five Tuesday January 31 GDP Two continued Thursday February 2 Exam One Week Six Tuesday February 7 GDP Three Gender Identity (due February 16) Thursday February 9 Read Chapter Four Week Seven Tuesday February 14 GDP Three Continued Thursday February 16 Read Chapter 5 Week Eight Tuesday February 21 GDP Four (due March 2) Thursday February 23 Read Laz ldquoAct Your Agerdquo Week Nine ldquo Thursday March 2 Read Chapter 6 Week Ten Tuesday March 7 Read Hans Skifter Andersen ldquoWhy do residents want to leave deprived neighbourhoods The importance of residents subjective evaluations of their neighbourhood and its reputationrdquo

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Thursday March 9 Chapter 6 continued Week Eleven Tuesday March 21 GDP Five (due March 30) Thursday March 23 Exam Two Week Twelve Tuesday March 28 GDP Five continued Thursday March 30 Read chapter 7 Week Thirteen Tuesday April 4 GDP Six (due April 13) Thursday April 6 Read chapter 9 Week Fourteen Tuesday April 11 GDP Six continued Thursday April 13 Read chapter 10 Extra Credit is Due Week Fifteen Tuesday April 18 GDP Seven aspirations and expectations (due April 27) Thursday April 20 Exam Three Week Sixteen Tuesday April 25 GDP Seven continued Thursday April 27 Read Chapter 13 Kozol ldquoStill Separate Still Unequalrdquo Week Seventeen Tuesday May 2 GDP Eight (due on May 11) Thursday May 4 Read chapter 12 Week Eighteen Tuesday May 9 GDP Eight continued Thursday May 16 Read Chapter 16 and Week Nineteen Tuesday May 16 Review optional extra credit (turn in on final) Thursday May 18 Final Exam (exam four)

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Student Learning Outcomes (Should be measurable observable)

1 Critical Thinking - Students will demonstrate creative thinking by linking content and insights

from multiple disciplines

2 Communication - In written oral andor visual communication AampM-Commerce students will

communicate in a manner appropriate to audience and occasion with an evident message and

organizational structure

3 Empirical and Quantitative Skills Students will be able to interpret test and demonstrate

principles revealed in empirical data

4 Social Responsibility - Students will demonstrate awareness of societal andor civic issues

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Grading

Group Discussion Projects (GDP) 800 Points

Exams 400 Points

Total 1200 Points

Extra Credit 100 Points

GRADING Review page 10 for grading specifications Final grades in this course will be based on the following scale

A = 1200-960

B = 959-719

C = 718-478

D = 477-237

F = 236 below

Assessments

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All work and Papers are typed doubled-spaced 125 inch margins and 12pt font Group Discussions and Planning 8 (100 points= 800 points) Group Discussions and Planning (GDP) revolve around having teamsrsquo discussions to speak about a given social problem and develop a strategy to aid understanding of the condition The GDP will take allotted class The finished work will be turned in the scheduled class meeting Review page 10 for grading specifications Exams 4 (100 points =400 points) There are four exams this semester The exams are 50 multiple choice questions Each question is worth two points The exams will be scantron The entire class should be devoted to the exam Extra Credit up to 100 points Visit a town hall meeting this semester Have two town representatives signature and write a reflection paper 2-4 pages double spaced about the nights topic that stands out to you Write the political spectrum and the objective and subjective sides of the topic that stands out to you Due Week 14 Review Page 10 for grading specifications







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SUPPORT

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7






Student Conduct


TAMUC Attendance


Academic Integrity


8


ADA Statement











9


10

Thesis 10 pts










Originality 20pts















11



12


13

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All work and Papers are typed doubled-spaced 125 inch margins and 12pt font Group Discussions and Planning 8 (100 points= 800 points) Group Discussions and Planning (GDP) revolve around having teamsrsquo discussions to speak about a given social problem and develop a strategy to aid understanding of the condition The GDP will take allotted class The finished work will be turned in the scheduled class meeting Review page 10 for grading specifications Exams 4 (100 points =400 points) There are four exams this semester The exams are 50 multiple choice questions Each question is worth two points The exams will be scantron The entire class should be devoted to the exam Extra Credit up to 100 points Visit a town hall meeting this semester Have two town representatives signature and write a reflection paper 2-4 pages double spaced about the nights topic that stands out to you Write the political spectrum and the objective and subjective sides of the topic that stands out to you Due Week 14 Review Page 10 for grading specifications







4











SUPPORT

5












6





7






Student Conduct


TAMUC Attendance


Academic Integrity


8


ADA Statement











9


10

Thesis 10 pts










Originality 20pts















11



12


13

4











SUPPORT

5












6





7






Student Conduct


TAMUC Attendance


Academic Integrity


8


ADA Statement











9


10

Thesis 10 pts










Originality 20pts















11



12


13

5












6





7






Student Conduct


TAMUC Attendance


Academic Integrity


8


ADA Statement











9


10

Thesis 10 pts










Originality 20pts















11



12


13

6





7






Student Conduct


TAMUC Attendance


Academic Integrity


8


ADA Statement











9


10

Thesis 10 pts










Originality 20pts















11



12


13

7






Student Conduct


TAMUC Attendance


Academic Integrity


8


ADA Statement











9


10

Thesis 10 pts










Originality 20pts















11



12


13

8


ADA Statement











9


10

Thesis 10 pts










Originality 20pts















11



12


13

9


10

Thesis 10 pts










Originality 20pts















11



12


13

10

Thesis 10 pts










Originality 20pts















11



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Dual Credit Global and U.S. Social Problems 1306

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