Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to explain, in terms of the discipline, the social construction of reality involving judgments concerning status and role aligned with "race" and ethnicity. Of interest will be the study of limited inequalities that are of benefit to people in contrast with those major areas involving oppression and exploitation of the human social experience. A major goal of the course will be developing the sociological imagination in order that the student is aware of value judgments imposed on American "inequalities" and the theoretical explanations for inequality in general as opposed to "differences".

Four written exams demonstrating an applied knowledge of the material with the average of the four being the final grade.  Standards for grading will be discussed. Topics for exams are generally announced ahead of time with the option to take exam in-class or submit  paper at exam time. Class attendance and participation are important. Failure to attend four classes ( for any reason) will result in the final grade lowered by 1/3.  Failure to submit assigned paper will result in final grade being reduced by 1/3 for each paper. Miss half the classes - fail.  And any other exams deemed appropriate by the instructor. Extra credit is NOT granted in Dr Jack's courses because 1. it is an inequitable procedure and 2. in many cases it is considered academic blackmail.

EXAMINATION DATES   7 Feb,  7 Mar, 11 April, Final 10AM  my office 6 May

DATES OF NOTE: 14 Jan classes begin, Spring Break 25-31 March, 4 May classes end

EQUAL ACCESS/ DISABILITIES: In accordance with university policy, if you have a documented disability and would like to request accommodations to obtain equal access to this course, please contact the Dean's Office to acquire the name of the East Liverpool Campus SDS representative to whom documentation should be submitted. (See  disabilities )

DR JACK'S DIVERSITY POLICY: Each student is respected and treated as an adult and an individual.

KENT STATE 400 E. 4th St., East Liverpool OH 43920.  phone: 330-385-3805


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