Sociology Sociology Sociology is about people—how they operate, react and interact in their everyday lives and under extraordinary conditions. Sociology is a social science that relies on a set of concepts that seek answers about us. Society, culture, roles, norms, social inequalities, minority groups, teens, values, conformity and deviance are some of the concepts that will be discussed. Sociology is the systematic study of human social behavior. Everyone knows some sociology and your thoughts and feelings will help us look beneath the surface to find why we do the things we do. Psychology Psychology In support of Jefferson County and Green Mountain’s mission, this Psychology class seeks to develop students’ knowledge, interests, and abilities in relation to the practice of psychology, and to facilitate students’ understanding of psychology from multiple perspectives. As active participants in the study of behavior and mental processes, the student will learn to think critically, reason scientifically, exercise ethical responsibility, be aware of diversity, and speak and write in the discourse of the discipline. These aims will be accomplished through the following: individual interactions (participation), Psychology Journals, Periodic quizzes (announced or unannounced), and Unit exams. With this foundation, students will become better prepared to develop their potential for lifelong learning. Student Responsibilities 1. Be respectful to all! 2. Show respect for others property at all times! 3. Be on time and prepared! Your grade may depend on your attendance! 4. Limit the number of trips outside the classroom (Bathroom & Locker) 5. No late assignments. Exceptions are based on county attendance and make-up work policy. 6. Maintain a Notebook. Sociology Units of Study Semester Outline: Issues that maybe introduced, discussed or covered in detail during the semester are limited by time; however, every effort will be made to cover as much as possible. You may choose to cover some of these concepts in small group presentations or article reviews. · Origins of Sociology – History · Sociological Perspective – Introduction · Sociological Theory, Methods and Investigation · Culture (Values, Beliefs, Diversity, Subculture, Counterculture, Cultural Change etc.) · Society (Technology and Political Thought) · Socialization (Personality, Family, Peer Groups, School, Media, Adolescence, Old Age and Dying) · Social Structure (Status, Roles, Reality and Self) · Social Groups (Conformity, Race, Class, Gender and Organizations) · Deviance (Crime, Power, Hate and Punishment) · Sexuality (Cultural Issues, Cultural Taboos, Violence and Abuse) · Social Class (Income, Power, Schooling, Religion, Classes, Mobility, Poverty) · Gender (Work, Income, Education, Violence Against Women and Feminism) · Race (Prejudice and Discrimination) · Growing Old · Economy and Work · Politics and Government · Family · Education · Health · Population, Urbanization and Environment · Social Responsibility · Collective Behavior (Mobs, Riots, Rumor, Gossip, Fashion, Teen Behavior, Life at GMHS) Psychology Units of Study Units of Study: 1. Introduction 2. Psychology Then and Now 3. Sensation and Perception 4. Consciousness 5. Learning 6. Memory 7. Intelligence 8. Motivation, Emotions, Stress and Health 9. Abnormality, Therapy, and Social Issues Attendance, Homework and Grading Attendance, Homework and Grading 1. Five unexcused absences will result in a failing grade (per Department policy)! 2. Students are responsible for keeping themselves and their parents informed about their grade. 3. This class (Sociology & Psychology) is designed for interaction. Students set the tone for the semester. Each student will be eligible for 30 participation points every 6 weeks (one point per day per six weeks). 4. Homework assignments and projects will be assigned as needed. All assignments will be given a point value. 5. All issues dealing with personal attendance, grading and homework will be discussed during access or my posted off hours. 6. Grading Scale: All assignments are graded on a point system. The total points possible for each assignment will be included with that assignment. Points are totaled to determine the grade earned for each grading period. The following scale will be used: 100-90% = A 89-80% = B 79-70% = C 69-60% = D 59% and below = F 7. Please see class handout for more details. Test and Quizzes Each unit will contain a testing component, which may or may not include one or more of the following: quiz, test or alternative assessment (i.e. project, online review, or unit research paper).