Welcome to Back to School Night Sociology Bonnie Gordon M.S., P.P.S. bgordon@sjhsknights.com...

Welcome to Back to School Night

Sociology

Bonnie Gordon M.S., P.P.S.bgordon@sjhsknights.com

937-2038 x116

Important Details

• Course length = one semester• Credits = 5• Type of credits = elective credits• Fulfills “Area G” under the UC system =

College Prep Elective• https://doorways.ucop.edu/list/app/home?ex

ecution=e2s4

Course Description• Sociology is the study of human society and

social behavior. The sociological perspective invites students to look at their familiar surroundings as though for the first time.

• Students will be encouraged to focus on features of their social environment they have never noticed before.

• Analysis and discussion of current events and their relevance to sociological theory is also an important aspect of the course.

Materials

• Textbook = Sociology – The Study of Human Relationships; Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 2008

• Notebook paper• Pen or pencil• Journals are kept in class

Expectations

A positive attitude and willingness to participate in class

Respect for each other in class – No talking while others are speaking.

Come prepared each day

Homework/Assignments Vocabulary Puzzle every week – on the website

Power Point Notes every week – on the website

In class activities/worksheets

Daily journal

Find my web pages

Thank you!• Please do not hesitate to contact me with any

questions or concerns that you may have.

• I am also the counselor for students with last names beginning with A-L

Bonnie Gordon M.S., P.P.S.bgordon@sjhsknights.com

937-2038 x116