DEPARTMENT OF EXTENDED LEARNING
SOCIAL PROBLEMS
SYLLABUS FOR SOC-2003-004C
Instructor:
Debbie Gamble
Office:
Gott Educational Building
Mailing Address:
Department of Behavioral Sciences
Office Phone:
417-328-1734 (1736)
Email:
dgamble@sbuniv.edu
Course Description:
This course is study of the social problems
currently affecting American and world societies. Course
emphasis is current status, causes and solutions of each social problem.
Aims and Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the student should
be able to:
A. Understand the
sociological aspects of social problems.
B. Identify the
social problems that have a global impact on our society.
C. Discuss the social
problems playing a prominent role in American society today.
D. Describe the
social problems that affect us on a familial or personal level.
E. Become aware
of possible solutions to current social problems.
These objectives will be accomplished through
the reading of the textbook material, completing the activities, discussion
questions, and examinations and writing of a social solutions paper.
Course Materials:
Macionis, J.J. (2008) Social Problems (3rd ed).
Class Requirements:
1. Complete the
Activities and Discussion questions for each
of the eighteen (18) lessons found within Blackboard. This should take approximately
2-3 hours for each lesson. After completing each lesson,
submit the lesson. These assignments will be worth
a total of 180 points for completing (10 points per lesson). Assignments for each lesson, e.g. answers to discussion
questions, completed activities and quizzes should be completed and submitted
BEFORE each unit exam is taken. For example, assignments
for Lessons 1-5 should be submitted to instructor when unit one exam is taken.
Submit each lesson using the Assignment feature and email
the instructor when you have submitted a lesson.
The discussion
questions, activities, and quizzes will help you in preparation for the exam
at the end of the unit and in understanding the important information.
All assignments
should be submitted in a professional manner. Grade
deductions will be taken for spelling errors, grammar errors or sloppy work.
Microsoft Word is the processor of choice.
2. A formal research
paper is due at the end of this course. Choice of
topics is limited to those discussed in your textbook. Describe
the cause, current status, and at least two possible solutions to that social
problem. The paper is worth 100 points. It must be typed, with one-inch margins and six to seven
pages of text (excluding reference and title page) in length. At least four references, should be cited in your paper.
Your text should not be cited as a source within your paper. Documentation
of references should follow American Psychological Association publication
manual (5th ed., 2001).
After completing
the paper, submit it using the Assignment feature and email
the instructor letting her know of the post.
Microsoft
Word is the processor of choice.
3. There are four
exams. Each exam is worth 100 points. Each exam is an objective test consisting of multiple-choice
questions. An exam will be taken after each unit is
completed. Exams will be taken electronically. Please follow
exam procedures outlined in your course.
Grading:
Grading Scale
Exam 1 - Chapters 1-5 100 points
Exam 2 - Chapters 6-10 100 points 612-680 =
A
Exam 3 - Chapters 11-14 100 points 544-611 = B
Exam 4 - Chapters 15-18 100 points 476-543 = C
Unit Lessons (18@ 10 pts) 180 points 408-475 = D
Research Paper
100 points Below
408 = F
Total 680 points