Office: Room 1057, Social Science Bldg. Phone: 277-0470

Email: azul@unm.edu Fax: 277-8805

COURSE OBJECTIVE: This course is an introduction to the basic concepts, theoretical perspectives, and social themes in contemporary sociology. We will be looking at sociological insights into the structure of human society. The primary goal of this course is to introduce the students to the realities of human society such as socialization, group behavior, crime and deviance, evolution of social structures, political organization, stratification, and the fundamental paradigms in sociology. The emphasis will be on learning to think about, identify, and consciously affect the structure of our social surrounding.Heated interactions are expected: all opinions will be respected, and no ad hominine arguments will be tolerated.

• Class Participation, thirty percent (30%). A large portion of your grade will depend on your active participation in class discussions and groups.
• Definitions, thirty percent (30%). At the end of each class two or three "key word" will be assigned which must be handed in the next class period.
• EXAMS, forty percent (40%): will be in class and consist of short answer completion, multiple choice, T&F. Questions will be based on material from lectures, the text, readings assigned, student presentations, films and speakers. There will be two non-comprehensive examinations which will each account for 20 % of your grade.

• Students must complete all requirements at the scheduled times. Prior permission from me or a doctor's certification are the only conditions where rescheduling may be permitted.
• The instructor reserves the right to change the schedule at any time.
• Any form of cheating or physical altercation will result in an automatic grade of F for the course, regardless of the quality of your other class work.
• If you have any questions/concerns about the class, your grade, etc., see me as soon as possible.
• Any student who, because of a disability, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to make necessary accommodations. It is the responsibility of the student to request accommodation for individual learning needs. UNM will make every attempt to accommodate all qualified students with disabilities. For further information, contact Student Support Services at 277-3506.