Exams: There will be a total of three exams this semester – each a combination of multiple choice and multiple-answer. Each exam is worth 100 points (Total 300). Thinking in Groups: Throughout the semester you will complete at least eight in-class thinking in groups assignments. For each of these assignments you will be given a prompt, at which time you will complete a 5-10 minute long writing assignment and enter into discussion groups. Each of these assignments will be worth 5 points (Total 40). Analytic Blogs: Beginning in the second week, students will be asked to write two blog posts a week. Further information about how to create blogs, blog topics, etc. can be found in the blog information folder on canvas. Students will be expected to write a grand total of 28 posts throughout the semester. Because I realize that emergencies do occur (or simply a lack of willpower) built into this syllabus are three drops. Each blog post will be worth ten points. (Total 250) InQuizitive Homework: Each week (beginning week 2) students will be required to access the inquisitive homework via Canvas. Using this program you will be quizzed on information from the text – bet more points per question to complete the assignment faster or less points if you’re unsure. There are 12 InQuizitive assignments total, each worth 10 points. Four drops are built in. (Total 80) Syllabus / Requirements Quiz: Students will be given a quiz Monday, August 29th, based on their knowledge of both the syllabus and the Canvas information concerning their blogs. (Total Class Participation: You will be able to earn a total of 120 points over the course of the semester through both meaningful contributions in class and in-class assignments. Two absences have already been built into this figure (Total 120) Extra Credit: You will be given two opportunities to earn extra credit during the semester. The total number of points that can be earned through extra credit is 20 points. Points Breakdown Exams 300 Points Thinking in Groups 40 Points Analytic Blogs 250 Points InQuizitive 80 Points Syllabus Quiz 10 Points Class Participation 120 Points Total 800 Points
Week 9 – Religion 10.17 Religion and Cults C. Chapter 16 10.19 Heavens’ Gate Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lev17JUYQZc Thinking in Groups 10.21 Discussion Groups InQuizitive Assignment Week 10 – Health and Society 10.24 Health and Disability C. Chapter 11 10.26 Exam Review Exam Review 10.28 Discussion Groups W. Reading Exam 2 Week 11 – Family 10.31 NO CLASS 11.2 Family Systems and Types C. Chapter 12 Thinking in Groups 11.4 Discussion Groups W. Reading InQuizitive Assignment Week 12 – Education 11.7 Education, Tracking, and Secret Basketball C. Chapter 13 11.9 Documentary / Discussion Groups 11.11 HOLIDAY – NO CLASS InQuizitive Assignment Week 13 – Capitalism and the Economy 11.14 Capitalism and the Economy C. Chapter 14 11.16 Capitalism and the Economy Cont. Thinking in Groups 11.18 Discussion Groups W. Reading InQuizitive Assignment Week 14 – Authority and the State 11.21 Authority and the State 11.23 HOLIDAY – NO CLASS 11.25 HOLIDAY – NO CLASS InQuizitive Assignment Week 15 – Social Movements and Change 11.28 Collective Action, Social Movements, and Cults C. Chapter 18 11.30 Jim Jones Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3yzkhJVXE4 Thinking in Groups 12.2 Discussion Groups W. Reading InQuizitive Assignment Week 16 12.5 Exam Review 12.7 Exam