My intention and goal for the course is to teach students how to form and use a sociological imagination as well as apply key concepts and perspectives to analyze sociological facts and human activity. The course can be used as a foundation for more advanced courses which involve a more detailed understanding of our society. Specific points of view are often not promoted about a particular issue or topic. Students should feel they have more tools to examine their surroundings more deeply as a result of taking the course. Participation in class that promotes the exchange of good ideas is greatly valued and can be included in the final grade.
Attendance is very important and can be considered in the final grade for the course as well.
Every two absences may mean a full letter deduction for the final grade of the course . A Brief Introduction Kimmel and Messner. A review will be given before each exam. The review will usually be given the class period before the exam . It is therefore important to keep up with the reading and classroom activities and be able to ask questions if you feel unclear about something on the day of the review.