FA 2020 | SOC 105 - First Year Seminar in Sociology | Section 002 - Social Justice, Identity, Diversity and Community

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SOC 105 - First Year Seminar in Sociology

Fall 2020, Section 002 - Social Justice, Identity, Diversity and Community

Instruction Mode: Section 002 is Online (see other Sections below)

Subject: Sociology (SOC)

Department: LSA Sociology

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Details

Credits:

Requirements & Distribution:

RE, SS

Other:

FYSem

Waitlist Capacity:

unlimited

Advisory Prerequisites:

Enrollment restricted to first-year students, including those with sophomore standing.

Other Course Info:

May not be included in a Sociology major.

Repeatability:

May not be repeated for credit.

Primary Instructor:

Schoem,David

Description

This seminar will explore a wide range of issues on social justice, social identity and intergroup relations, community, and everyday politics and democracy. It will examine the possibilities for building community across race, gender, class, sexual orientation and religion as students explore their own racial and other social group identities.

How do we have constructive conversations and dialogue about our different perspectives, beliefs, experiences and backgrounds?

How do we develop the practice of civic engagement along with the skills of boundary-crossing to build vibrant communities and a strong democracy in our schools, neighborhoods, cities, and governments?

To what extent do the American ideals and its democratic principles continue to provide a bond for our society in the face of growing social divisions and inequalities?

Note that students should only take ONE prerequisite course (SOC 100, 102, 300, or 302); no credit will be granted for the second prerequisite course taken (the second course will have a “Not For Credit” designation on the transcript).

Course Requirements:

All students are expected to participate actively in class discussions, read carefully, and write extensively. Students will observe and participate in a number of engaging intergroup dialogue exercises and community-based activities.

Intended Audience:

Students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to enroll in this seminar, bringing personal experience and perspective to enrich the discussion of theoretical readings. This course welcomes entirely online participation.

Class Format:

Instructor Mode: As a DC (Distance due to COVID) course, most aspects of this course will be fully compatible with remote online learning.

Learning Mode: The weekly lectures for this course require synchronous participation. This course will offer students ongoing opportunities to engage in intergroup dialogue processes in the classroom using the Canvas discussion tool. Significant attention also will be given to building a sense of community in the classroom.

Course Teaching/Assessment: Asynchronous assessment - no online exams. Students will be given substantial notice of paper (or take-home exam) due dates.

Schedule

SOC 105 - First Year Seminar in Sociology

Section

Class Instruction Mode

Class
Number

Enrollment
Status

Open
Seats

Open Restricted Seats

Waitlist

Day/Time Location

Start/End Date

Schedule Listing

Section:
001 (SEM)

Instruction Mode:
Online

Class No:
23191

Enroll Stat:
Closed

Open Seats:
0

Open Restricted Seats:

6 Enrollment Management

Wait List:
-

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

MW 10:00AM - 11:30AM REMOTE

Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20

Section:
002 (SEM)

Instruction Mode:

Online

Class No:

26913

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

1	Y1
4	Enrollment Management
1	MCSP Y1

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

10:00AM - 11:30AM

REMOTE

Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20

Section:

003 (SEM)

Instruction Mode:

Online

Class No:

34849

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:


6	Enrollment Management

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

8:30AM - 10:00AM

REMOTE

Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20

Textbooks/Other Materials

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Syllabi

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