GENERAL SYLLABUS SOCI 3341
Spring 2008
Davor Jedlicka, Ph.D.
Professor of Sociology
The University of Texas at
Tyler.
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1.
Make sure you
understand each section of the syllabus. Print the
syllabus. You may want to start a three-ring binder for
this course with the syllabus as your first entry.
2.
Check the
“Important Dates” section of the syllabus and enter
them on your calendar.
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Read the EMAIL
ETIQUETTE.
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Study
OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR ONLINE CLASSES.
5.
When you have
done all of that, select LESSONS in your left hand menu
panel. Click on Lesson 1.
6.
If you have
any questions about the syllabus, course content, course
requirements, the calendar, grading, course policies or
other technicalities please post them early under the
OFFICE forum in the Discussion Board window.
Course Materials
All reading
materials are provided online free of charge. Students
are expected to know how to use the library data sources
for search of professional journals in sociology.
Course
Description
The course introduces
varied family forms and lifestyles. Universal family
functions including reproduction, and child
socialization are emphasized. The influence of the
family on the individual is portrayed in development of
attitudes, communication styles, and achievement
orientation. Mate selection theories, patterns, and
consequences to the success or failures of relationships
are also included. Consequences to the individual and
to the society when the family functions are not
adequately performed are also discussed. The
sociological idea of what is good for the society may
not be good for the family and vise versa is presented
for consideration.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the semester
students are expected to:
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know the
cultural and historical differences among American
families
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apply
theories of mate selection to quality and duration
of relationships.
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develop
critical attitude about "common sense" generalities
regarding families, individual behavior, and social
forces that influence the family well-being.
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develop
an understanding, appreciation, for the scientific
method and an ability to question how do we know
what we think we know about families.
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scrutinize public policies dealing with children,
family enrichment, and the elderly.
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demonstrate an ability to think critically, and to
convey ideas in writing.
TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE
for Marriage and Family
Spring 2008
For changes, additions,
and other information please visit the Blackboard daily.
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Perspectives on the
family/Cultural Patterns |
1, 2 |
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Historical
Perspective |
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The American Family
Heritage |
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Exam I (6am to
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Experimental Family
Organization |
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Assignment 1 Due |
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Ethnic Varieties:
Religion and National Origin |
6 |
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The American Black
Family |
7 |
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Social Class
Varieties |
8 |
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Exam II (Ch 4 – 8) |
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Sexual Behavior in
Non Committed Relations |
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Assignment 2 Due |
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Theories and
Patterns of Mate Selection |
10 |
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Modes of Mate
Selection |
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Family
Formation without Marriage |
12 |
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Exam III (Ch 9 –
12) |
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Adjustment in
Committed Relationships |
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Parent-Child
Interactions |
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Serial
Relationships |
15 |
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Family
Relationships and Aging |
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Final Exam (Online
6am to 6 am) 2hr |
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Course Requirements
1. Download and
begin studying each lesson on the day it is posted.
2. Logon the
Blackboard daily, Monday – Friday and respond to
each posting
as required.
3. Complete
weekly practice exercises within the time allotted.
These
exercises
count toward your grade and you can take them
until you
get the score you desire.
4. Post written
assignments on time to be graded.
5. Take online
midterm exams. The dates for exams are listed below.
If any of these dates are
problematic, please contact me by
email
within the first two week of the course. (Please use
the specified email
protocol
only).
6. Take final
exam.
Grading
Students
learning outcomes will be evaluated using four equally
weighted methods:
Assignments 25 %
Practice Exercises (Quizzes) 25 %
Midterm Exams 25 %
Final Exam 25 %
Overall course grade will be
based on the following scale:
Percent Grade
90 - 100 A
80 - 89 B
70 – 79 C
60 – 69 D
Final exam grade below 50
percent will count as “0”.
Make Up Policy
Make up exams
will only be scheduled for students who comply with the
make up policy. To be in compliance with the policy the
following procedures are required:
1. Notify me by
email within the first two weeks of the semester if
there is
a foreseeable reason for
you not to be able to take a midterm. If you cannot
take the final, please
withdraw from the course.
2. Make up
requests after the first two weeks must be submitted in
a typed, dated letter, identifying the class, student,
the exam missed, and providing a complete explanation
for missing the exam. BUSINESS LETTER ETIQUETTE IS
EXPECTED.
3. The letter
must be mailed to the instructor using the CERTIFIED US
MAIL. Proof of mailing is student’s responsibility. Sent
to Davor Jedlicka, Department of Social Sciences, UT
Tyler, 3900 University Blvd, Tyler, TX 75799.
4. The request
must be at the earliest time possible.
5. The evidence
to verify the letter must also be provided with the
letter or as soon as possible after you mail the
letter. Only verifiable requests will be accepted.
6. There can be
only one make up allowed regardless of reason.
7. The final is
not included under this policy.
One day during
the last week before the final exam will be allocated
for approved make ups.
EMAIL ETIQUETTE FOR STUDENTS
REGISTERED IN
DR. JEDLICKA’S CLASSES
I would like to
interact with each one of you as much as possible. To
make it easier to communicate, please copy this
information and observe it. If you follow this
protocol I will be able to
respond more efficiently.
1. Please include your
course identification in the subject line every time you
send me an email. For example, SOCI 1306. After that,
on the same line it is optional to include the
abbreviation RE: followed by a word or two describing
the subject enclosed.
2. The first line of your
message to me is always salutation: Dr. Jedlicka. I
have to know that the email is intended for me. It is
also a polite thing to do. The message should begin on a
separate line.
3. Content of the message:
Please avoid emailing messages which belong on the
Blackboard. Before you decide to email please make sure
that the information can not be obtained from the
syllabus, Blackboard announcements, or other
instructions posted on the Blackboard. If the message
deals with your class, please post it under the OFFICE
forum in the Discussion
Board. It may be of interest to other students. The
rule of thumb
is this: if you have an
issue that you would bring up during a face-to-face
class,
post it on the Blackboard
instead of sending an email. Email should be for more
personal
issues that require a degree
of confidentiality.
4. The last line, preferably
separated by one blank line, includes your first and the
last name AS IT APPEARS ON THE CLASS ROSTER PROVIDED BY
THE REGISTRAR. If your name has changed during the
semester, please use the name in class that will appear
on the final course roster. Also inform me of any name
changes.
5. Send NO assignments
through the email. Please note that the Blackboard
provides the same method for everyone to submit
assignments. Please do not take the liberty to attach
assignments as email. That method of submission is
unmanageable on my end. Only assignments submitted as
instructed will receive credit.
6. Make sure that your own
email is functional through the Blackboard. Check your
email daily and if a response is requested, respond
within one business day. Email received on Friday can be
answered on Monday. It is highly desirable to have your
email functioning within the first week of the
semester.
7. With these few rules of
etiquette I hope we can communicate more efficiently and
smoothly for your benefit and mine. Have a nice
semester!
OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR
ONLINE CLASSES.
Dr. Jedlicka’s Graduate and
Undergraduate Classes.
Official Start of the
Course
1. The course officially
begins on the first day of classes as designated by the
University.
2. The posting of required,
for credit activities will begin on the first day of
class.
3. To continue in class you
must enroll on the Blackboard on or before the 12th
day of
class as designated by
the university. Registering for a class does not enroll
you
on the Blackboard. That
you must do by yourself.
4. If you fail to enroll by
that date you have missed too much and you should t
officially withdraw from the class to avoid getting an
“F” at the end of the semester. The professor does not
have an option to assign a “W”.
Schedule of Postings
The course materials will
be posted weekly. You are, however, required to check in
daily Monday through Friday for announcements,
discussion, and email.
Required Participation
This is a
hands-on class which requires self discipline, regular
participation in class activities and discussions.
Participation in small groups may be required and
graded. For the weight of these activities please refer
to the syllabus for your respective class.
Submitting Assignments
1. Only Microsoft Word
documents in plain text can be accepted. I cannot open
anything accept “doc”
files. I cannot open “docx”. I must be able to open
your
file first time you
submit it for you to receive the full credit.
2. All assignments must be
submitted in the designated place in the Blackboard
only.
No email attachments
will be accepted.
3. It is student’s
responsibility to use working equipment. If in doubt do
all of your work
at UT Tyler Computing
Center. There are no provisions for procrastination.
Technical Help
Your professor
is in no position to provide technical help. For that
refer to the
BalckBoard administrator:
bbadmin@uttyler.edu
Many problems result from students attempt
to toggle, open an extra window while taking a test, or
fail to press “submit” button as required.
To avoid losing
credit due to technical difficulties, start each
activity on time as required in case the problem can be
solved. Procrastination will not be rewarded.
UNIVERSITY POLICIES
Absences for Religious
Reasons
Students who anticipate
being absent due to religious observance are requested
to inform the instructor before the second class
meeting. The information is to be conveyed in writing
giving dates and the specific reason for such absence.
Disability Policy
If you have
disability, including a learning disability, for which
you request an accommodation, please contact Ida
MacDonald in the Disability Support Services offices so
that the appropriate arrangements may be made. In
accordance with federal law, a student requesting
accommodation must provide documentation of his/her
disability to the Disability Support Services counselor.
For more information, call or visit the Student Services
Center located in the University Center, Room 111. The
telephone number is 566-7079 (TDD 565-5579)."
Social Security Numbers
The policy of
the University of Texas at Tyler is to protect the
confidentiality of social security numbers. The
University has changed its computer programming so that
all students have an identification number.
Grade Replacement
If you are repeating this course for a grade
replacement, you must file an intent to receive grade
forgiveness with the registrar by the 12th day of class.
Failure to file an intent to use grade forgiveness will
result in both the original and repeated grade being
used to calculate your overall grape point average. A
student will receive grade forgiveness (grade
replacement) for only three (undergraduate student) or
two (graduate student) course repeats during his/her
career at UT Tyler. (2006-08 Catalog, p. 35)
