Instructor: Tom Celandine  Office: B142 Phone: 343-4947 Office Hours: Tues. 5 - 5:30; Wed 1- 2; Thurs. 4 - 5: 30. e-mail address celandin@atlantic.edu Texts: Required: Sociology: A Breief Introduction; The Pearl by John Steinbeck; A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams. Welcome to sociology. We will be examining some of the vital issues of our time. Please feel free to express your opinions and be courteous of the opinions of others. Course Description: Primary concepts, terminology and methods of investigation used in sociology. Analysis of social stratification, various types of groups, social class, social change, deviancy, population growth and development of human resources are among the topics covered. Course Goals To gain insight into how society functions. To examine theories of major sociologists. To understand and apply sociological perspectives. To understand the sociological imagination. To understand how cultures and life styles differ. To see how sociology fits with other areas of study such as psychology, the arts, science. Class format: There will be a combination of lectures , group and individual work. We'll also view a number of videos to illustrate concepts. Class participation will be stressed. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to get the work and come prepared for the next class. Grading: There will be four tests including the final. The first three exams are worth 15 percent each. The final is worth 20 percent. Homework assignments are worth 30 percent of your grade. They must be typed, double spaced and turned in on time. Grammar and spelling count. You may redo a home work assignment one time for a higher grade. Late assignments will not be accepted. There will be one paper worth 5 percent. Tests will be a combination of written and short answer questions. At least 50 percent of each test will be written answers in short essay form. Grammar and spelling count on all assignments and tests. Serious mistakes in writing will result in an “F” grade. Make-ups are much more difficult and longer. An exam must be made up before the class meets again. It is your responsibility to contact me to schedule the make-up.   A = 90 100. On written work an A grade completely covers the question. B = 80 89. On written work a B grade covers the question but may leave out minor points. C = 70 79. On written work a C grade covers the question but leaves out some details. D = 60 69. On written work a D grade means significant points have been left out. F = 59 and below. On written work an F grade means the question was not answered appropriately.   Any time you have a question about a grade please feel free to talk with me. Please feel free to discuss your work with me at anytime. I would be happy to give you any help. Test schedule: Test 1: Feb 12/13, Chaps 1, 2, and 3 Test 2: March 11/ 12, Chaps 5 ( pages 100 - 105, 114 - 119), Chapter 8, 9, plus "The Pearl" Test 3: April 16/ 17 , Chapters 4, 5 ) pages 106 - 114; 119 - 126; Chapter 7. Final: May 113/ 14 , Chapters 10, 11, 12, 14 plus "Streetcar Named Desire." Attendance: This is a required course. Please attend all classes. More than 3 absences results in failure regardless of grades. Attendance will be taken twice each class, once before the break and once after the break. Please turn off all cell phones and pagers before coming to class.