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Required Textbook: Macionis, John J., S. Mikael Jansson, Cecilia M Benoit and Jakub
Burkowicz. (2017). Society: The Basics, Sixth Edition. Toronto:
Pearson Education.
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to Sociology as a distinctive social science
discipline. Students will learn about the basic sociological concepts such as culture, socialization,
social stratification, gender, race and ethnicity, family, religion, population, and education and
understand how they relate to our everyday life. Students will also learn about the theoretical
perspectives which will enable them to begin thinking sociologically and connect sociological
theories to everyday life experiences.
Course Objectives
Through successful completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
Define basic concepts in Sociology
Describe major theoretical perspectives in Sociology
Demonstrate some abilities to apply sociological theoretical perspectives in understanding
personal and social experiences
Demonstrate basic knowledge about important sociological issues in the Bangladesh society
Evaluation
Students’ performance will be assessed based on class attendance and class participation, two
quizzes, one mid-term tests, two take home assignments, field investigation and one final
examination. The quizzes will be based on multiple choice questions and the mid-term tests and
the final examination will involve a combination of multiple choice items, short questions, and
essay questions. Take home assignments will be given at different stages of the course.
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Breakdown of Grades
The following letter/percentage scale will be used for all tests and assignments:
A= 93 and above excellentA - = 90-92B+ = 87-89B = 83-86 good B- =80-82
C+ = 77-79 satisfactory C = 73-76 AverageC- = 70-72 D+ = 67-69 D = 60-66 Poor
Below 60= Failure
Students must be in class on time (manual attendance will be collected at the beginning of
classes for allocating points for attendance)
Lectures will not be repeated for those students who have missed a class
Students are strongly encouraged to participate in class discussions and share their ideas
(there will be rewards for participating in in-class assignments).
Quizzes will take place during the first 20 minutes of the class on the scheduled date.
The schedule for tests and assignment will be strictly followed and no provisions have been
made for make-up tests or time extension.
Travel is not a legitimate reason for missed class or missed tests/exams.
Only under special circumstances (such as ill health or reasons of compassion) make-up tests
may be approved. However, such requests must be supported by appropriate documentation.
If a make-up test is approved, students must attend at the time scheduled by the instructor. It
is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor to report a missed test within two days
or a grade of zero will be assigned.
Acts of academic dishonesty (cheating) or plagiarism are serious offenses and are subject to
academic discipline. Students must refrain from cheating during quizzes, tests, or exams and
copying from others’ works to avoid disciplinary actions.
Disruptions
Disruptions due to excessive talking, early departures from the classroom, or cell phones can be
distracting to students and the instructor.
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Please be considerate and respectful of the needs and rights of others in the classroom.
If you need to go to washroom, please do it before entering the classroom.
Do not leave the classroom without permission of the instructor
Keep cell phones turned off.
COURSE SCHEDULE
PART I. THE BASICS OF SOCIOLOGY
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- Create tools such as invitation to
participate, inform consent, interview
schedule and survey questionnaire.
FEBRUAY10, 12 Culture Chapter 2
Lesson objectives: Students are able to:
Define sociological concepts related to culture
List and define elements of culture
Demonstrate their understanding of how culture
varies across time and space
Identify major cultural values in Bangladesh
Describe how sociological theories bring different
explanations to the role of culture
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MARCH 12, 19 Social Stratification Chapter 8
Lesson objectives: Students are able to:
Define social stratification
Distinguish between the closed and open systems of
social stratifications
Demonstrate how sociological theories bring
different explanations to social stratification
Identify the common indicators of social
stratification
Demonstrate their basic knowledge of social
inequality in Bangladesh in terms of income,
wealth, and poverty
April 2, Quiz 2
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PART III. SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND CHANGE