SOC3073 Sociology of Community:
Spring 2005 Section 1 Syllabus
©1999-2005 Ronald Keith Bolender
Title
SOC3073 Sociology of Community
Credit
3 semester credit hours
2 classes per week--Tuesday and Thursday 1:20 pm through 2:50 pm in CAMP 300
Instructor
Dr. Ronald Keith Bolender, Professor
Office Location: RH 139k
Regular Office Hours: Monday (11:20 am through 3:20 pm), Wednesday (11:20 am through 3:20 pm), Due to various committee assignments and AGS teaching assignments, always call ahead for an appointment.
E-mail: ronald_bolender@yahoo.com
Office Telephone: 740-392-6868 extension 3701
Home Telephone: 740-397-5757 (please do not call after 9:00 pm)
Course Description
A sociological analysis of human life in urban, suburban, and rural society. Prerequisite: SOC1013G. (Mount Vernon Nazarene University: A descriptive catalog with explanations of undergraduate programs and courses for 2002-2003. 2002. Mount Vernon, OH: Mount Vernon Nazarene University.)
Position of the Course in the College Curriculum
This is an upper-division course. It is required for the Community Development track in the Sociology major.
Objectives of the Course for the Student
Institutional Goals Promoted by the Course
Departmental Goals Promoted by the Course
Texts/Required Reading
Georg Simmel's "The Metropolis and Mental Life"
Louis Wirth's "Urbanism as a Way of Life"
Optional Reading
Community Development Internet Resources
Community Development Reading Resources (printed format)
Method Used in Course
Realization of course objectives depends upon both the instructor and the student. The instructor's role is primarily facilitator. The student bears the responsibility of learning; grades reflect what the student has learned.
Method of Evaluation
The maximum possible 700 points are composed of the following:
In-class Assignments 100 points
A total of 14 possible in-class assignments are possible within this course (not including the Community Development Project presentation). It is expected that a student will complete at least 10 of these assignments, worth a maximum of 10 points per assignment. Examples of these in-class assignments assignments are video handouts and ICA worksheets.
Community Development Project 500 points
The purpose of this project is to identify a problem (positive or negative) in a community that needs a plan developed (and theoretically implemented) to solve that problem. The instructor will serve as a facilitator to help guide you in developing that solution (you do the actual work--the instructor is a consultant).First, you are required to submit a one-page proposal (word-processed). This is due to the instructor by the beginning of Class Session # 13. Second, the instructor will approve the proposal as is or with required changes. Presentations of the Community Development Project will take place during Class Session # 25 and Class Session # 26.
Grading Criteria for the Community Development Project
Attendance Grade 100 points
Attendance is required. However, there are various school related activities that conflict with afternoon class sessions. Therefore, attendance is required, but at least 20 out of 26 regular class sessions are computed into an attendance grade of 100 points.
Final Grade Scale
| Point Range | Letter Grade | Percentage |
| 665-700 | A | 95-100 |
| 560-664 | B | 80-94 |
| 490-559 | C | 70-79 |
| 448-489 | D | 64-69 |
| Below 447 | F | 0-63 |
Outline and Schedule
| Class Session Number | Date | Time | Topic
For Class Session
ATTENTION!! The student is to complete this section PRIOR to the class session!! (The only exception is Class Session Number 1.) Click on these hyperlinks for instructions. |
| 1 | February 3, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm |
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| 2 | February 8, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm |
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| 3 | February 10, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm | Introduction of the Community Development Project
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| 4 | February 15, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm |
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| 5 | February 17, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm |
Video: Holding Ground: The Rebirth of Dudley Street
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| 6 | February 22, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm |
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| 7 | February 24, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm |
Video: The New Urban Renewal (Part I of III): Reclaiming Our Neighborhoods: Rebuilding Neighborhoods from the Ground Up
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| 8 | March 1, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm |
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| 9 | March 3, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm |
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| 10 | March 8, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm |
Video: The New Urban Renewal (Part II of III): Reclaiming Our Neighborhoods: Investing in the Next Generation
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| 11 | March 10, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm |
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| 12 | March 15, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm |
Video: The New Urban Renewal (Part III of III): Reclaiming Our Neighborhoods: No Place Like Home
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| 13 | March 17, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm | In-class work on the Community Development Project The proposal is due today at the beginning of this class session.
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Midterm Break |
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| 14 | March 29, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm | In-class work on the Community Development Project
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| 15 | March 31, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm |
IMPORTANT NOTE: Bring color pencils, pens, markers, and/or crayons to this class session.
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| 16 | April 5, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm |
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| 17 | April 7, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm |
Video: America's War on Poverty: City of Promise
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| 18 | April 12, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm |
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| 19 | April 14, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm |
Video: The G. I. Bill: The Law that Changed America
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| 20 | April 19, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm |
Video: Frontline: The Two Nations of Black America
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| 21 | April 21, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm |
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| 22 | April 26, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm |
In-class work on the Community Development Project
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| 23 | April 28, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm | In-class work on the Community Development Project
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| 24 | May 3, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm | In-Class presentations of Community Development Projects. Presenters: (4) Kristina Ward Ben Cook Jarred Renner Micah Stryker
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| May 5, 2005 |
Blue Green Day (class dismissed) |
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| 25 | May 10, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm |
The Final Version of the Community Development Project due at the beginning of today's class session. AND In-Class presentations of Community Development Projects. Presenters: (4) Jennifer Belokur Carrie Yost Amber Bennett Kristia Thomas
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| 26 | May 12, 2005 | 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm | Continuation of in-Class presentations of Community Development Projects. Presenters: (5) Krista Cook Lori Prestonise Rachel Miller Jessica Gottfried Stephanie Wagers
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| 27 | Final Exam |
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