syllabus Summer 2008
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Section 1: MTWHF 11:30A - 12:20 | 172 VAN Course Web
Sites: Make sure you check the course web site at least once per week. Changes to the syllabus or schedule will be posted on the home page and will be sent to you as an email. You are responsible for any changes posted to the web site.
Course Goals:
The Course within the Departmental Undergraduate Program: Sociology majors are diverse and include those seeking a general exposure to the arts and sciences; those wanting sociology as a strategic platform for immediate entry into public and private work careers; and those intending sociology as a basis for further education. Our mission is to make the most of our strengths as a department by assembling a package of skills that serves each of these types of students. The Department has initiated an assessment plan that centers on the student portfolio. We believe initiation of the Capstone Course is an essential component for students to integrate their work through their career and organize in the interest of presentation to employers and graduate schools.
Requirements:
1. Attendance is Required. This is critical, since much of the work associated with the course occurs in class sessions. Additionally, guest speakers will participate in the classes, and the class site will be the only forum where material can be acquired. Students are responsible for handouts, assignments, and lecture/discussion material provided in class sessions or on the course web site.
No excused absences will be allowed. No late work will be accepted; therefore if you miss class or fail to turn in an assignment during class you will receive a zero on the assignment that was due for that period. The weekly exercises each compose a small percentage of your final grade, thus you will need to weigh the consequences of missing class. Please consult the University Student Handbook for more information about this requirement (http://www.clas.uiowa.edu/students/academic_handbook/viii.shtml#10).
Assignments not turned in during class (in typed form) will receive zero credit. Even if you are in class and forget to turn in the assignment, or if you do the wrong assignment, it will not be accepted. Forgetfulness, broken printers, and other reasons are unacceptable. We understand that illnesses, car problems, and family emergencies will arise during the semester, and we trust that you are able to determine when getting to class is not feasible. Nonetheless, no exceptions to the attendance policy will be made. If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please discuss them with Prof. Wieting.
Additionally, if you miss class on a day when an assignment is not due, such as during the final presentations of your peers, this will be noted and such information will be used when calculating borderline final grades.
2. Exercises: With the general goals of the course in mind, there will be a series of exercises due at the beginning of each class session, which are detailed in the course outline. This composes 50% of the final grade, in aggregate. The exercises are on the course website in Word format. Make sure your name, the date, your section number, and the exercise number appears on the top of every assignment. Unless noted, assignments should be double-spaced. You must attend the class session the day the assignment is due to receive credit.
YOU WILL TURN IN EACH EXERCISE USING THE ELECTRONIC DROP BOX IN ICON, AND YOU WILL TURN IN A PAPER-COPY IN CLASS.
3. Readings: If a reading is specified on the syllabus, you are responsible for reading and bringing that assigned reading to class for further discussion. Course readings are password protected on the ICON course website, which can be accessed at http://icon.uiowa.edu (click on Content).
4. Final Portfolio: One of two major projects in the course will be the completion of a portfolio. This is a refined and expanded version of what all students are required to prepare and submit at the end of their careers in the department. The overall quality of one's portfolio will be enhanced by the incorporation of assignments from this semester's exercises. Make sure that all elements of your portfolio are "clean" copies, meaning there is no prior grading or comments in the margins. The Portfolio comprises 25% of the final grade. The required elements of the portfolio are listed on this document.
5. Final Project: The second major project will be one of the following two projects as a complement to the portfolio. You will give a formal presentation of this project during the last sessions of the semester. It is expected that the presentation mimic a job interview or graduate school interview; that means you must formally present your work in a professional, informative, and concise manner. This comprises 25% of the final grade. You can chose from a web-based portfolio highlighting your accomplishments and mastery of web-page design, or a PowerPoint presentation on a research topic relating to your academic or professional goals. Further information is listed in this document.
Grading and Additional Information: Exercises: The 12 class exercises will be graded on a 5-point scale, with 1 being low and 5 being high. If you simply meet the criteria of an assignment, you will receive a 3; exceeding assignment expectations will result in a 4 or 5 and failure to meet assignment expectations will result in a 1 or 2. The exercises will comprise 50% of your course grade. Portfolio: The portfolio is 25% of your course grade. The required elements of the portfolio are listed on this document. Presentation of Project: The project and your presentation comprise 25% of your course grade. It is expected that both the project and the presentation be professional and formal. You will be evaluated on the basic requirements, as well as the amount of innovation and extra effort you put into the project. Thus your grade is calculated as follows:
Exercises (12 x 5) = 60 points TOTAL AVAILABLE POINTS = 120 points Students may follow their grade using the ICON system at http://icon.uiowa.edu (click on Grades). Your overall grade is based on the proportion of your score relative to the total number of points available. There is no curve for this class. Rough letter grade equivalences are: A = 90-100% (of
the total points)
Pluses and minuses are assigned to the upper and lower thirds of the respective brackets.
Department Office: W140 Seashore Hall Telephone: 319-335-2502 Department Director (DEO): Celesta Albonetti DEO Office: W120 Seashore Hall DEO e-mail: celesta-albonetti@uiowa.edu DEO Telephone: 319-335-2486
This course is given by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. This means that class policies on matters such as requirements, grading, and sanctions for academic dishonesty are governed by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Students wishing to add or drop this course after the official deadline must receive the approval of the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Details of the University policy of cross enrollments may be found at: http://www.uiowa.edu/~provost/deos/crossenroll.doc
Students with Disabilities:
Students who have a disability which may require some modification of seating, testing, or other class requirements should contact the instructor during office hours as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements may be made. Students should also contact Student Disability Services (335-1462).
Work Expectation:
In planning their schedules, students should be aware that each semester hour of discussion or lecture normally entails at least two hours of outside preparation for the average student (e.g., in a three-credit-hour course, standard out-of-class preparation is six hours). This standard is the basis on which the Registrar’s Office assigns hours of University credit for courses.
Academic Misconduct:
Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Plagiarism and cheating are serious forms of academic misconduct. Examples of them are given in the Student Academic Handbook: www.clas.uiowa.edu/students/academic_handbook//ix.shtml If you are unclear about the proper use and citation of sources, or the details and guidelines for any assignment, you should discuss your questions with the instructor before you complete the assignment.
Department/Collegiate Complaint Procedures:
If at any time you have an issue regarding classroom activities or instructor actions, you should bring the matter to the instructor’s attention so an attempt can be made to resolve the issue. If this is unsuccessful, the matter should be taken to the Department of Sociology DEO. If you remain unsatisfied you may submit a written complaint to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs, 120 Schaeffer Hall. Information on these procedures is available on-line in the College’s Student Academic Handbook: www.clas.uiowa.edu/students/academic_handbook//ix.shtml
Student Rights and Responsibilities:
All students in the College have specific rights and responsibilities. You have the right to adjudication of any complaints you have about classroom activities or instructor actions. Information on these procedures is available on-line in the College’s Student Academic Handbook: www.clas.uiowa.edu/students/academic_handbook//ix.shtml You also have the right to expect a classroom environment that enables you to learn, including modifications if you have a disability.
Your responsibilities to this class, and to your education as a whole, include attendance and participation. You are also expected to be honest and honorable in your fulfillment of assignments and in test-taking situations. You have a responsibility to the rest of the class, and to the instructor, to help create a classroom environment where all may learn. At the most basic level, this means that you will respect the other members of the class and the instructor, and treat them with the courtesy you hope to receive in turn.
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