When will this course show up in Blackboard?

Soon!  The course will be made available to students at 8am Monday, July 18.

How much time should I devote to this class?

Lots.  This is a four credit hour course squeezed into an 8 week summer session.  If we were in a seated classroom, you'd spend 32 contact hours with me.  For each contact hour, you should ideally spend 2 study hours.  According to my calculations, you should plan to spend 12 hours per week on this course.

Remember, online courses are just as rigorous as seated courses.

That said, we are committed to your success.  If you put in the time and effort, we'll help you get there.

What do I need to succeed in this class?

You need a reliable internet connect, strong work ethic and self-initiative, the motivation do what it takes to learn online and time to devote to your success.

What is this class about?

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the field of sociology, including basic sociological concepts, theories, and methods.  Sociology is the study of human organization in such diverse forms as friendships, communities, institutions, and societies.  Sociologists study specialized forms of social organization such as family, race, labor, immigration, sport, gender, and political participation.  This course will expose students to a range of topics that inform the sociological perspective. Students will emerge with a deeper understanding of the relationship between their private experiences and the social world around them, from small group interaction to global issues of inequality and power.

After successfully completing this course you will be able to:

1.     Articulate ways that social institutions, such as work, family, education, and the economy shape your behavior and the behavior of people around you.   

2.     Use sociological concepts and terms to describe everyday life.

3.     Interpret social events and everyday life from three different theoretical traditions.

4.     Differentiate scientific research methods used by sociologists from non-scientific reports of findings. 

5.     Evaluate, interpret and graphically present sociological data.

My book is on back-order...

I've heard from a few of you that the book is not available on the website I gave you.  Don't worry - go ahead and order it.  Should the book not arrive in time, there is a free trial that will get you through the first week of class.

It is important that the book you by has an ACCESS CODE.  Again, the least expensive way to get the book is through the publisher:

http://mhprofessional.com/mhhe_product.php?isbn=0077700406&cat=108

The book will ship out as soon as it's available (hopefully it will ship on June 7).  Your credit care will not go through until the item is shipped.

For additional questions about the purchase process please contact eCommerce Customer Service between the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST, Monday through Friday at:

·            Telephone: (877) 833-5524

·            Fax: (614) 759-3749

·            Email: pbg.ecommerce_custserv@mcgraw-hill.com

What book do I need? How do I get it?

We will be using SOC 101 by Jon Witt. The ISBN is 0077700406. This is a custom version that includes Connect, a learning tool (more on that later).  It is available in a special discounted package that was negotiated for Ohio University online students.  The least expensive way to purchase this text is online:

 

http://mhprofessional.com/mhhe_product.php?isbn=0077700406&cat=108

You may also purchase the text as an e-book through Blackboard (once the course is set up).  Details for how to do this will be given the first week of class. There will also be a 3 week free trial of Connect available if your financial aid has not yet come in.

 

If you live in the Athens area, your local campus bookstores will be selling this package.  It consists of the required print textbook along with the Connect access code which will allow you to do your online homework.  The ISBN is for this package is:  0077700406.

Do I need to be in Athens for the summer?

No; you just need a reliable internet connect.  All activities, including tests, will be done online.

But Athens is a fun place to be for the summer!