| Instructor | Office Hours | Meetings |
| Dr. Gloria Jones Johnson | TR 1:30-2:30; F 1:00-2:45 | T 9:00 - 11:50 |
| 202 East Hall, 294-2947 | & by appointment | 113 East Hall |
| mmaldona@iastate.edu | Iowa State University |
REQUIRED READINGS
Although I recommend purchasing the books for this course, available at the University Bookstore, a copy of each should be on reserve in the Reserve Room of the main (Parks) Library. The following books should be available both new and used at book stores:
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
This is a seminar and, as such, depends on the support and participation of all members of the class. Students will be evaluated based on the following:
10% |
One (1) critical paper 4-7 typed double-spaced pages in which students select a required article find a recommended article on the same topic and compare and contrast the articles. The student will discuss the paper with the class based on the topic chosen. The paper should be submitted at the time of presentation , but no later than a week from the time of presentation. You can select an article from the recommended list attached to the syllabus or select your own. Please discuss your selection with me, if you need to. |
10% |
Each student is to critically summarize two (2) articles from the required reading list and present the summary to class. Each article must be from a different topical area of the course. The summary should be 2-4 page typed double-spaced paper which is to be submitted the day of the presentation but no later than a week after the presentation. One of the paper and presentations should occur before the mid-term and one after the mid-term. There will be two (2) summaries for a total of 10%, each worth 5%. The same articles cannot be used for the critical paper or small group discussion. If in doubt discuss with me. A guideline will be distributed in class. |
20% |
Four (4) critical analyses/book reviews, 2-5 typed double-spaced pages of four required books for the course (1.Getting Rich: America’s New Rich and How They Got that Way, 2. When Work Is Not Enough, 3. Class Questions: Feminist Answers, 4. Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict). The critical analysis should be submitted at the time the book is discussed but no later than a week from the scheduled time of discussion. The critical analysis will follow the book review format of Contemporary Sociology: A Journal of Reviews. A guideline will be distributed in class. |
20% |
A take-home mid-term exam. The exam will be short answers and essay questions, and will include course readings prior to and including the week of the mid-term. Course reading must be cited in your exam. |
20% |
A research paper or grant proposal about 15-20 typed double-spaced pages on a topic related to social class inequality. Please use the web page for National science Foundation, National Institute of Health or other foundations or agency of your choice. Students should select research topic by February 26 and submit them to me via email (gjj@iastate.edu). Please discuss your topic with me. I will provide feedback once they are submitted. |
10% |
Presentation of research paper or grant proposal during exam week is required. The presentation should include a 3-4 page typed (single or double spaced summary or outline including an abstract and bibliography (at least 8 references) for distribution to the class. |
10% |
One (1) small group (only 2 members per group) in–class discussion or leadership of discussion of a class topic over the required readings for one class session for the first or second part of class. The group must submit a 1-3 typed double–spaced OUTLINE of the major points of the readings for the presentation. |
100% Total
Class Presentations: By the third week of class at the latest, each student is required to sign up via email for two readings to present to the class during the semester, one article before the mid-term and one article after the mid-term. Students must also select the topic for their small group presentation and their co-presenter/collaborator by this time. Your presentation need not last the entire class period. I expect presenters to be familiar with the material to serve as an expert for the class period. The presentations can take a variety of forms, and you are welcome to discuss your presentations with me ahead of time. I suggest that you develop a short handout for the class ( one to two pages) with key information or a power point presentation. Active participation in class and reading class materials are expected.
Students will be allowed one revision of the mid-term and summary papers to be submitted within one week of the feedback. I will not accept revisions after a week of the feedback unless you have an undue hardship that you discuss with me before the deadline. Because of equity, revisions will not receive an A unless your grade is in that range before the revision.
There will be NO INCOMPLETES allowed for the course (except under extraordinary circumstances). A student can make-up any course work by providing a University Health services or other official written justification for the absence. For best results, discuss your possible absence with me before you miss an exam or fail to submit required work to avoid a penalty. In subsequent weeks, students will be penalized by lowering the score a grade level for each intervening week. University policies on academic dishonesty apply to all work in this course.
I will be glad to talk with students about any aspect of the course. Please call me at my office (294-2947) , email me at (gjj@iastate.edu) or stop by my office at 202 East hall during my office hours or make an appointment with me. I Do NOT accept telephone calls at my HOME unless it is an EMERGENCY. I am looking forward to our learning experience together.
To access JSTOR, the location for the journal articles for the course, go to the library homepage, click on collections-e journals and ebooks, click on J and find JSTOR for Arts &Sciences. If off-campus, you will need the last 11 digits of ISU card and a 4 digit PIN number which you can request if you don’t have it through this JSTOR click.