Reading and Writing Assignment for Wk 3:
Extra Credit Discussion Paper - Due Jan. 29 (10 points)
Prospectus of Research Essay due Jan. 29 (100 words maximum) = 10 points
Henslin – Ch. 1 “Doing Sociological Research” pp. 18-32
Davis (1987) “Views of Wife Abuse: Does the Research Method Make a Difference?” pp.53-66
Crossen (1991) “Studies Galore Support Products and Positions, But Are They Reliable?” pp.1-3
Week 4: (Feb. 5, 7)
Culture
Reading and Writing Assignment for Wk 4:
Discussion Paper #2 due (Feb. 5) Henslin – Ch. 2 “Culture” pp. 35-48; 56-60
Nabhan (1997) “Cultures of Habitat” pp. 1-4
Nabhan (2004) “Reconnecting the Health of the People with the Health of the Land: How Hawaiians Are Curing Themselves” pp.186-210
Week 5: (Feb. 12, 14)
Socialization
Reading and Writing Assignment for Wk 5:
Discussion Paper #3 due (Feb. 12)
Henslin – Ch. 3 “Socialization” pp. 68-71; 78-91
Nabhan (1989) “A Spirit Earthly Enough: Locally Adapted Crops and Persistent Cultures” pp. 66-85
Week 6: (Feb. 19, 21)
Community and Society Film: The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived the Peak Oil Crisis
Reading and Writing Assignment for Wk 7:
Outline of Research Essay due Feb. 19 (minimum of 5 sources) - 15 points
Extra Credit Discussion Paper - Due Feb. 21 (10 points)
Morgan (1942) “What is a community?” pp. 20-30
Morgan (1942) “The Place of Community in Human Culture” pp. 55-61
Melnyk (1985) “Spain and the Mondragon Cooperatives” pp. 67-72
Week 7: (Feb. 26, 28)
Social Structure and Institutions
Reading and Writing Assignment for Wk 6:
Discussion Paper #4 due (Feb. 26)
Henslin – Ch. 4 “Social Structure” pp. 95 – 106
Hardin (1968) “The Tragedy of the Commons” pp. 1243-1248
Anderson (1996) "Needs and Human Nature" pp. 85-99
[Midterm Review Handout]
Week 8: (Mar. 4, 6)
Tuesday: Midterm Review and MOCK Midterm Exam
Thursday: MIDTERM EXAM
Week 9: (Mar. 11, 13)
Social Stratification and Inequality
Class and Poverty
Reading and Writing Assignment for Wk 9:
Discussion Paper # 5 due (Oct. 16)
Henslin – Ch. 7 “Social Stratification” pp. 186-203
Giddens (1971)“Weber: The influence of market relationships: classes and status groups” pp. 163-168
Giddens (1971) “Marx: Class structure and market relationships” pp.38-45
Shiva (2006) “How to End Poverty” pp. 123-126
Week 10: (Mar. 18, 20)
RESEARCH PAPER DUE - Mar. 18 - 75 points (10 pages minimum)
Film: The Stanford Experiment - Mar. 20
SPRING VACATION - Enjoy your vacation!!!
Week 11: (Apr. 1, 3)
Deviance and Social Control
Guest Speaker: Lt. Dan Abadillo
Reading and Writing Assignment for Wk 11:
Discussion Paper #6 due (Apr. 1)
Henslin – Ch. 6 “Deviance and Social Control” pp. 153-164; 170-181
Durkheim (1938) “The Functions of Crime” pp. 134-137
Week 12: (Apr. 8, 10)
Gender Theory
Reading and Writing Assignment for Wk 12:
Discussion Paper #7 due (Apr. 8)
Henslin – Ch. 8 “Sex and Gender” pp. 225-246
Chiñas (1992) “In-Betweens: A Third Gender” pp. 108-112
Keen (1991) “It’s a Woman’s World” pp. 11-24
Eisler (1987) “Dark Order Out of Chaos: From the Chalice to the Blade” pp. 42-58
Friedan (1995) “Beyond Gender” pp. 1-3
Week 13: (Apr. 15, 17)
Race and Ethnicity
Reading and Writing Assignment for Wk 13:
Discussion Paper #8 due (Apr. 15)
Henslin - Ch. 9 “Race and Ethnicity” pp. 259-274; 287-292
Week 14: (Apr. 22, 24)
Society and the Environment Reading and Writing Assignments for Wk 14:
Discussion Paper # 9 due (Apr. 22)
McKay and Acheson (1987) “The Question of the Commons”pp. 1-34
Hill and Press (1994) “Kakadu National Park: An Australian Experience in Co-Management” pp. 135-156
Film: Future of Food
Week 15: (Apr. 29, May 1)
Food Politics and Sustainability
Films: Islands at Risk
Reading and Writing Assignments for Wk: 15:
Discussion Paper # 10 due (Apr. 29)
Shiva (1997) “Can Life Be Made? Can Life Be Owned?” pp.19-41
THURSDAY: Forum on: Genetically Modified Organisms
Guest Lecturers:
Jeri Di Pietro - GMO-Free Kaua'i
Christine Kobayashi - Taro farmer, Kaua'i
Dr. Hector Valenzuela - Vegetable Crop Extension Specialist (CTAHR) UH
-Speaking as a private citizen
Dr. Lorrin Pang - Head of the Department of Health, Maui
-Speaking as a private citizen
Week 16: (May 6)
TUESDAY: Course Synthesis, Final Exam Review, MOCK Final Exan
Writing Assignment for Wk 16:
Extra Credit Discussion Paper – 20 pts. – DUE May 6
(Paper should synthesize what you have learned, what you find interesting about Sociology – 2 pgs. only, please)
FINAL EXAM: MAY 8th 7:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.