Syllabus: SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology - 4849
Course Information
Term: FALL 2026
Meeting Time and Location: MW Gray Wolf Hall Room 0280
Credits: 5.00
Modality: In Person
Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENGL& 101.
Meeting Time Details
M/W 10:00am-12:10pm
Instructor Information
Omar Marquez
omarquez@everettcc.edu or via Canvas messaging
M/W 1:20-3pm or by appointment; in-person or via Zoom.
Course Description
Study of society. General survey of cultural and social systems and their relationship to the lives of individuals.
This course is a general introduction to Sociology, or the study of society. The sociological perspective stresses the social context in which people live and how this context influences opportunities, outcomes, and institutional relationships. This course will introduce major themes and topics in sociology such as: culture and socialization; social interaction; social stratification; the impact of social institutions like education, healthcare, government, and mass media; social control and deviance; social movements and change; inequalities by race, class, gender, sexual orientation, age, etc. The focus is on key components that creates society
Student Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Identify and apply sociological concepts to explain human behavior and social issues
Define basic concepts within major sociological fields of study
Apply sociological concepts to analyze major social institutions
Books and Materials
Introduction to Sociology
ISBN: 9781071912188
Authors: George Ritzer, J. Michael Ryan
Publisher: Sage Publications, Incorporated
Publication Date: 2023-12-19
Books and Materials
I am only requiring that you purchase the basic eBook. If you decide to purchase the hard copy, there will be a delay in shipping and you will need to catch up on readings. I would recommend the eBook.
You can purchase at the Everett Community College Bookstore or directly from SAGE publishing (online).
EVCC Core Learning Outcomes
Everett Community College's Core Learning Outcomes
1. Analytical Thinking
Students will apply quantitative and/or qualitative reasoning skills to solve problems, evaluate claims and support conclusions.
2. Effective Communication
Students will individually and/or collaboratively communicate across multiple expressive modes, applying relevant learned knowledge and demonstrating information literacy and research skills.
3. Equity and Social Justice
Students will evaluate the influence of power and privilege, identify shared and unshared meaning, and/or analyze the sources of their perspectives in advancement of equity and social justice.
Access to Technology
The Library Media Center loans Chromebooks, netbooks, wifi hotspots, and calculators to currently enrolled students. Contact the Circulation desk for availability and check-out procedures: circulation@everettcc.edu. See the Technology Resources page for how to access free versions of Microsoft Office 365 and for discounts on other hardware and software.
How to be Successful in this Course
Class attendance is extremely important in this course and will compose 50% of your grade. We will do a combination of lecture, small group discussions/activities, collective conversations, stream videos and documentaries. My lectures will never be an entire summary of the chapter, but there will be some overlap. This is why it is important to do your readings so that the lectures can enhance your understandings of sociology. If you ever fall behind in anything, please come to class. You will never be judged or penalized for not being caught up. Coming to class is the most important thing you can do to stay caught up. If you have any extenuating circumstances that prevents you from coming to class, please let me know. I can be flexible. If you miss more than 4 classes, we will need to set up a meeting.
Assignments
There will be no quizzes and tests in this class. Your understanding will be assessed through writing assignments. On average, they will be approximately 750 words-1000 (3-4 pages). You will have a week to complete them. We will go over the first assignment in class to be clear about expectations. There will not be a midterm or final assignment that's cumulative.
Assignments- 50%
Class Attendance- 50%
Grades
A = 94-100
A- = 90-93
B+ = 87-89
B = 83-86
B- = 80-82
C+ = 77-79
C = 73-76
C - = 70-72
D+ = 67-69
D = 65-66
F = 0-64
Late Work
Please complete all of your assignments on time to the best of your ability. This will maximize your comprehension of the content. Each student will be granted 2 late passes for the quarter, which means that I will take a writing assignment submitted up to 3 days after the deadline and count it as 'on-time'. This can be used for any assignment. I will take all of your late work until the final day of the quarter for partial credit. If you have no late passes left, I will deduct points for late work. A 'C' will be the highest grade you can receive. Use this flexibility wisely and try not to let your work pile up. If you are experiencing extenuating circumstances that prevents you from completing your work, you will need to communicate with me for alternative arrangements.
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Academic Integrity
As part of an academic community, Everett Community College (EvCC) students are expected to submit only their own work and avoid occurrences of plagiarism. This includes submitting answers that are not your own on quizzes and exams. The Writing Center offers support to help students improve their writing skills and provides resources on understanding plagiarism.
Accidental or intentional use of someone else’s work, ideas, research, or writing without attribution of the source may result in a failing grade on the assignment or a failing grade in the course. This decision will be dependent on the nature and extent of the use. Any incidents of this type will be reported as violations of the Student Conduct Code, which is described in the Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook. Students are encouraged to read the Student Conduct Policy and Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook to be aware of their full scope of rights.
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Flexibility Statement
I have attempted to make this syllabus as comprehensive and accurate as possible and I may occasionally need to make small adjustments during the quarter. I will announce any changes in class or notify you in writing and in Canvas.
Basic Needs
It can be challenging to do your best in class if you have trouble meeting basic needs like safe shelter, sleep, or nutrition. EvCC’s food pantry is available for walk-ins and by appointment. Student Emergency Assistance Grants are also available for unexpected emergencies.
Student Concerns and Support
The CARE Team at Everett Community College is here to support students who may be struggling or going through a difficult time that is impacting their academics. If you or another student you know is experiencing academic, emotional, or personal challenges, the CARE Team can help connect you with resources and support. To share a concern or request help, you can submit a CARE report online or email care@everettcc.edu.
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Counseling
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If a student has evidence that they have been: Unfairly treated in matters related to grading, course policies or expectations; falsely accused of cheating; or inappropriately penalized for alleged cheating; they may be said to have an academic grievance. Students can approach any member of the campus community whom they trust for guidance on following the formal and informal academic grievance procedures.
Everett Community College Faith and Conscience Leave Policy
Student Medical Leave of Absence Policy
Student Medical Leave of Absence Procedure
Accessibility
In accordance with the Disabilities Accommodation Policy (EvCC 3020), EvCC is committed to ensuring that classes are accessible to all students, including those with visible and invisible disabilities. If at any point a student is not able to access the space, content, or experience of a course, they should contact the Center for Disability Services (425-388-9272, or cds@everettcc.edu).
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As outlined in the campus civility statement, Everett Community College is committed to providing a safe learning and working environment. The expectation is that all students will conduct themselves in a civil, respectful and appropriate manner as a responsible member of the college community. The Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook identifies and describes college expectations, students’ rights, and outlines the process for resolving disciplinary matters, including Student Code of Conduct violations. The provisions of the Student Code of Conduct apply to all students whenever they are on the college campus, in college housing, or engaged in college-sponsored activities and functions.
Land and Labor Acknowledgements
We are taking this opportunity to acknowledge that the land Everett Community College campuses reside on are the traditional and ancestral lands of the Tulalip (ta-lay-lup)Tribes, the Sauk-Suiattle (sock swa-ttle) Indian Tribe and the Stillaguamish (still-a-gwamish) Tribe of Indians.The main campus is built upon the ancestral territory of the Hibulb (hee-bulb) Village, which once stood as a rich cultural, economic, and political center for the Snohomish (sna-hoe-mish) Tribe. After European American arrival, the Snohomish (sna-hoe-mish) people, along with several other tribal nations, negotiated the Treaty of Point Elliott and relocated to what is now the Tulalip (ta-lay-lup) Reservation.It is our goal that by remembering the nations who have been here since time immemorial, we acknowledge the truth of our past and join together in building bridges of understanding and collaboration for the empowerment of indigenous students and their communities.
We acknowledge that so much about our country—its culture, its economic growth, and its development—has been made possible by the labor of enslaved Africans and both their ascendants who suffered the horror of the transatlantic trafficking and chattel slavery, and their descendants who suffered the long shadow of Jim Crow. We acknowledge the transgenerational legacy of the violence they endured and its impact that continues to burden lives today. We likewise acknowledge our nation’s historical and continuing exploitation of and reliance upon immigrant and migrant labor, workers who to this day toil in difficult, dirty, and dangerous working conditions, making the American way of life more accessible and affordable for the majority while socioeconomically able to enjoy but few of the fruits of their own labor.Let us embrace the responsibilities for transformative action—both individual and collective—implicit in these acknowledgements.
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Per Everett Community College's Faith and Conscience Leave Policy, Everett Community College students are entitled to two days of excused absences per academic year (summer quarter through the end of spring quarter) for reasons of faith or conscience or for organized activities conducted under the auspices of a religious denomination, church, or religious organization. Such absences must be requested in writing within the first two weeks of the class or the first week for a late start class and may not incur additional fees for students.
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When a health or medical emergency or condition renders a student’s continued participation in college academics, programs, or services impossible, impractical or unsafe to the student or any member of the college community, the rules and procedures around a medical leave of absence shall apply.
A student who decides to withdraw from the college for health/medical reasons shall follow the college registrar’s general procedures for withdrawal or petition for exception to registration, as appropriate. A student who chooses to exercise this option may return to college as early as the next scheduled quarter.
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