Grade: 11 &12 (Elective)
Length of Course: First or Second Semester
Prerequisite: None
Sociology may be taken from a WIT instructor, for college credit, as an early bird class in our building. This is recommended only for students that are going on to a four-year or two year college in general studies (not vocational).
A separate sociology class is offered by district staff for those who do not desire to obtain or need college credit.
CURRICULUM STANDARDS:
· Understands the impact of social issues on society.
· Understands basic physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of human beings.
· Understands personal and public issues.
· Understands features of the local community, state, nation, and the world.
· Understands ways in which people live, change, and adapt in the global environment.
· Understands the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
· Understands how governing groups grant and distribute power and responsibility.
· Understands that change/continuity are historical constants.
· Understands that throughout history, people have sought to meet needs and satisfy desires.
· Understands the contribution of all races, religions, cultures, and regions to a common cultural heritage.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
1) To recognize the role of the sociological perspective in the study of society.
2) To recognize the function of multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-racial and gender fair groups in the process of socialization.
3) To appreciate the variety of cultures and the role of language in transmitting the cultural heritage of a society.
4) To identify social institutions and the role each plays in transmitting culture.
5) To recognize the importance of childhood, adolescence, and the adult years as a part of socialization.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Sociology is the study of society. A main focus of study is on group behavior and the actions of individuals within groups rather than on individual actions. The interaction and reaction of group behavior is studied. Sociology helps us see how human actions and beliefs are shaped and how these in turn shape society. The class is structured to apply the principles of the social skills of cooperation, group interaction, and participation.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DO:
1) Read textbook assignments.
2) Complete daily and extended assignments.
3) Keep a notebook of vocabulary terms and class notes.
4) Participate in class discussion and group activities.
5) Keep a journal over a current social problem or sociological topic.
6) Follow the basic class rules of cooperation and group interaction.
7) Pass comprehensive unit and semester tests.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DO:
· Pass a comprehensive exam at the end of each unit and a similar exam each semester.
· Pass all quizzes.
· Complete all class assignment.
· Actively participate in class discussions.
· Be responsible for reading in text.
· Have a general working knowledge of world geography.
· Be aware of current events in local, national, and international news.
Complete class projects.