GOVERNOR LIVINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT SOCIOLOGY #SSS0002

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1 BERKELEY HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOLS BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR LIVINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT SOCIOLOGY #SSS0002 Curriculum Guide September 2009 Mrs. Judith A. Rattner, Superintendent Mrs. Patricia Qualshie, Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Laurie Scott, District Supervisor Developed by: David Closs This curriculum may be modified through varying techniques, strategies, and materials, as per an individual student s Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Approved by the Berkeley Heights Board of Education at the regular meeting held on 9/10/09.

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Vision Statement...1 Mission Statement...2 Course Proficiencies...3 Course Objectives...3 Student Proficiencies...5 Methods of Evaluation...6 Course Outline/Scope and Sequence...7 Suggested Audio Visual/Computer Aids...13 Suggested Materials...15 Resources for Students...15 Resources for Teachers...15

3 VISION STATEMENT The social studies curriculum provides consistent and enriched teaching and learning of content and skill, throughout high school. The curriculum fosters various skills such as reading, writing, research, and critical-thinking. In addition, students should develop a broad understanding of historical issues and appropriate content knowledge. Students will participate in activities that enhance their lives and provide opportunities, to apply this knowledge, to new situations. The ultimate goal is to educate students to become informed citizens of the global age. The curriculum is designed to meet the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, address the tasks of the High School Proficiency Assessment, and practice skills contained in the Cross Content Workplace Readiness Standards. Sociology is a semester-long course offering 2.5 credits. This course is offered to students in grades 11 and 12. Sociology covers many of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Social Studies. Sociology offers a broad overview of the subject matter, from its origins as a social science over 100 years ago, to the present day. It integrates the study of history, politics, psychology, and economics. Berkeley Heights Public Schools 1

4 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Sociology course to is to ensure that the students understand the significant pull of social forces on individuals and groups, and to use that information as fully formed individuals in a modern society. The ultimate goal of this course is to educate students, to become informed citizens of the United States, in the Global Age. This will be accomplished by: The use of textbooks, films, and readings - where appropriate. Comparing historical social events with modern counterparts. Contrasting the validity of different points of view in the world of Sociology. Analyzing differing viewpoints through the writing process. Utilizing technology to assist in the learning process. Offering cross-curricular learning opportunities. Berkeley Heights Public Schools 2

5 COURSE PROFICIENCIES COURSE OBJECTIVES 1. Examine the major themes and the historical origins of sociology. (6.1/12A1-8; 6.2/12A5, E 10; 6.3/12D6, E1-2, F1) A. Analyze the sociological perspective. B. Assess the relationship between sociology and other sciences. C. Examine the origins of sociology. D. Compare and contrast the theoretical perspectives of sociology. E. Describe the macro sociological and micro sociological perspectives. F. Analyze valid sociological research methods. G. Compare common sense perspectives with valid sociological research. H. Evaluate the ways in which research and theory work together in sociology. 2. Analyze group structures in relation to individuals. (6.1/12A1-7; 6.2/12E8-11,13; 6.3/12G2, H1,3-4; 6.4/12A, I8,10, K6-7, L4,7; 6.5/12B6-7; 6.6/12D2, E7-8) A. Examine the definition and symbolism of culture. B. Identify specific values as opposed to cultural universals. C. Identify the role of socialization in human nature. D. Investigate agents of socialization roles in the development of self, mind, and emotion. E. Assess changes in socialization through life course. F. Chart the transformation of societies by social groups. G. Survey different groups found in society. H. Analyze organizational structures found within groups. I. Define and give examples of deviance. J. Interpret reactions to deviant behavior. 3. Examine national and global social inequalities. (6.1/12A1-8; 6.2/12B5, E4-5,8,10, 13-14; 6.3/12G2, H1-4; 6.4/12L2,7, B6; 6.5/12E8) A. Analyze systems of social stratification. B. Research determination of social class. C. Assess the maintenance of global stratification. D. Describe sociological models of class in the United States. E. Identify gender inequality in global and national perspectives. F. Define poverty. G. Examine theories of prejudice and their sociological foundations. H. Assess race and ethnic relations found in global and national perspectives. I. Identify the sociology of death and dying. Berkeley Heights Public Schools 3

6 COURSE PROFICIENCIES (continued) 4. Evaluate sociological institutions. (6.1/12A1-7; 6.2/12A2-7, B2-3,5, C1,5-6, D3-5, E8; 6.3/12H3; 6.4/12L6-7; 6.5/12B1,7; 6.6/12D4-5, E5-8) A. Analyze sociological reasons for power, authority, and violence. B. Define marriage and family in a global perspective. C. Assess the family life cycle. D. Identify the function of religion in society. E. Examine the development and urbanization of modern populations. Berkeley Heights Public Schools 4

7 STUDENT PROFICIENCIES The students will be able to: 1. Summarize, categorize, analyze, and evaluate information in multiple forms. (6.1/12A2-7) 2. Draw informed and accurate conclusions using primary source data. (6.1/12A3) 3. Identify and assess cause and effect relationships. (6.1/12A2) 4. Draw inferences and predict outcomes. (6.1/12A3) 5. Evaluate various sources of information to detect bias and analyze credibility. (6.1/12A4) 6. Enhance problem-solving skills. (6.1/12A6) 7. Critically interpret statistical, graphic, and economic data and draw accurate conclusions. (6.6/12A1-3) 8. Identify alternative courses of action and predict consequences. (6.1/12A6) 9. Evaluate the impact of a leader s personality upon decision-making. (6.1/12A-8) 10. Foster group process and decision-making skills. (6.1/12A6) 11. Interpret information to develop an understanding of the complexities involved in meeting the needs of a diverse population. (6.6/12A2) 12. Identify situations in which social, political, and/or legal action is needed. (6.2/12D1) 13. Participate in decision-making activities that promote consensus, tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. (6.2/12D1) 14. Continue to develop research and productivity skills using computers and the Internet. (6.1/12A6) 15. Combine critical concepts into an informed conclusion. (6.1/12A3) 16. Continue to develop public presentations and speaking skills by presenting individual and/or group reports. (6.1/12A6) 17. Continue to build skills in written expression by creating papers and projects of varying lengths and formats. (6.1/12A6) Berkeley Heights Public Schools 5

8 METHODS OF EVALUATION 1. Teacher observation/questioning/monitoring. 2. Teacher developed tests and quizzes. 3. Publisher developed tests and quizzes. 4. Directed research assignments. 5. In-depth case studies. 6. Homework and class work. 7. Class participation. 8. Activities and projects. 9. Notebooks, journals, and portfolios. 10. Performance assessments. 11. Classic, contemporary, and cross-cultural readings Berkeley Heights Public Schools 6

9 SCOPE AND SEQUENCE COURSE OUTLINE/STUDENT OBJECTIVES The student will be able to: N. J. Core Curriculum Strands & Standards/ Indicators Grade 6.1/12 6.2/12 6.3/12 A1-8 A5 E10 D6 E1-2 F1 Course Outline/Student Objective I. Examine The Major Themes And The Historical Origins Of Sociology (2 Weeks) A. Analyze the Sociological Perspective 1. Evaluate sociological thinking in a broader context 2. Categorize perspective in a growing global context B. Assess the Relationship Between Sociology and Other Sciences 1. Examine sociology s relationship with the natural sciences 2. Compare and contrast sociology s relationship with the social sciences C. Examine the Origins of Sociology 1. Chart Auguste Comte s use of Positivism in a developing science 2. Discuss Herbert Spencer s Class Theory and Social Darwinism 3. Define Karl Marx s Conflict Theory 4. Interpret Emile Durkheim s Social Integration Theory as it relates to the present day 5. Assess Max Weber s contributions to Sociology D. Compare and Contrast the Theoretical Perspectives of Sociology 1. Define symbolic interactionism 2. Assess functional analysis as a sociological theory 3. Reconstruct a situation based upon conflict theory E. Describe the Macro and Micro Sociological Perspectives 1. List portions included in the macro sociological perspective 2. Associate everyday life with a micro sociological perspective F. Analyze Valid Sociological Research Methods 1. Discuss and evaluate a research model 2. Assess different research methods a. surveys b. participant observation c. secondary analysis d. unobtrusive measure Berkeley Heights Public Schools 7

10 6.1/12 6.2/12 6.3/12 6.4/12 6.5/12 6.6/12 A1-7 E8-11,13 G2 H1,3-4 A I8,10 K6-7 L4,7 B6-7 D2 E7-8 I. Examine The Major Themes And The Historical Origins Of Sociology (continued) e. experiments G. Compare Common Sense Perspectives with Valid Sociological Research 1. Evaluate the differences between evidence and what everybody knows 2. Assess the value of valid sociological research H. Evaluate the Ways in Which Research and Theory Work Together in Sociology 1. Interpret the need for ethics in research a. the Brajuha research b. the Humphreys research 2. Define the point at which the ideal and reality become different II. Analyze Group Structures In Relation To Individuals (6 Weeks) A. Examine the Definition and Symbolism of Culture 1. Define cultural relativism 2. Describe the components of culture a. language b. gestures c. values d. norms e. sanctions B. Identify Specific Values as Opposed to Cultural Universals 1. Discover national value contradictions and emerging values 2. Examine socio-biology in human behavior 3. Compare cultural lag with cultural change C. Identify the Role of Socialization in Human Nature 1. Research the importance of socialization in children 2. Discuss differences in Cooley, Mead, and Piaget in the development of self D. Investigate Agents of Socialization Roles in the Development of Self, Mind, and Emotion 1. Compare global and national aspects of the self, reasoning, and morality 2. Examine the role of agents of socialization in this development a. family b. neighborhood c. religion d. day care e. schools Berkeley Heights Public Schools 8

11 6.1/12 6.2/12 6.3/12 6.4/12 6.5/12 6.6/12 A1-8 B5 E4-5,8,10, G2 H1-4 L2,7 B6 E8 II. Analyze Group Structures In Relation To Individuals (continued) f. peers g. sports E. Assess Changes in Socialization Through Life Course 1. Classify stages of life course by level of socialization 2. Compare amount of socialization through age F. Chart the Transformation of Societies by Social Groups 1. Map the progression of societies through bio economy 2. Examine characteristics that label differing societies G. Survey Different Groups Found in Society 1. Classify groups by sociological characteristics 2. Chart the effects upon groups by stability, intimacy, attitudes, and behavior H. Analyze Organizational Structures Found Within Groups 1. Characterize the functions of bureaucracies 2. Examine the problems of oligarchies I. Define and Give Examples of Deviance 1. Describe the ways in which norms make social life possible 2. Characterize the different sociological perspectives on deviance J. Interpret Reactions to Deviant Behavior 1. Identify the consequences of deviant behavior a. sanctions b. shaming c. degradation 2. Evaluate the legal problems created by deviant behavior 3. Examine mental illness as an example of the medicalization of deviance III. Examine National And Global Social Inequalities (6 Weeks) A. Analyze Systems of Social Stratification 1. Define slavery, caste, estate, and class as social divisions 2. Compare the status of women under the different social divisions B. Research Determination of Social Class 1. Explain Karl Marx s means of production Berkeley Heights Public Schools 9

12 III. Examine National And Global Social Inequalities (continued) 2. Examine Max Weber s interaction between property, prestige, and power C. Assess the Maintenance of Global Stratification 1. Examine the process by which the world has become stratified 2. Chart the reasons in which the elite maintain stratification 3. Explain the tools used to maintain current global stratification D. Describe Sociological Models of Class in the United States 1. Describe components of social class found in America 2. Analyze changes in Marx s model of class found in the United States 3. Discuss the consequences of class upon society in America a. health b. education c. family life d. politics 4. Give examples of mobility between social classes in America E. Identify Gender Inequality in Global and National Perspectives 1. Examine differences in gender behavior based upon nature vs. nurture arguments 2. Describe the origins of patriarchy 3. Define the pay gap, glass ceiling, and glass escalator F. Define Poverty 1. Discuss the characteristics of the poverty line 2. Examine the consequences of poverty upon children 3. Analyze reasons for the existence of poverty 4. Compare and contrast American poverty with the rest of the world G. Examine Theories of Prejudice and their Sociological Foundations 1. Discuss sociology s definition of race 2. Compare and contrast the characteristics of minority and dominant groups Berkeley Heights Public Schools 10

13 6.1/12 6.2/12 6.3/12 6.4/12 6.5/12 6.6/12 A1-7 A2-7 B2-3,5 C1,5-6 D3-5 E 8 H3 L6-7 B1,7 D4-5 E5-8 III. Examine National And Global Social Inequalities (continued) 3. Identify psychological perspectives of prejudice as they contribute to genocide, migrations, segregation, and assimilation a. Native Americans b. Irish immigration c. Holocaust H. Assess Race and Ethnic Relations Found in Global and National Perspectives 1. Discuss ethnic relations within the United States 2. Examine sociology s role in the immigration debate 3. Define the changing face of affirmative action I. Identify the Sociology of Death and Dying 1. Discuss problems, rituals, and perspectives on ageism in America 2. Describe death and dying as a function in the sociological world a. United States b. internationally IV. Evaluate Sociological Institutions (4 Weeks) A. Analyze Sociological Reasons for Power, Authority, and Violence 1. Chart different authority structures 2. Define governments as a source of authority 3. Compare the United States government with other methods of global control B. Define Marriage and Family in a Global Perspective 1. Compare modern vs. traditional family structures in America 2. Debate the sociological perspectives of marriage 3. Examine gender equality as it relates to marriage 4. Compare marriage customs with other nations C. Assess the Family Life Cycle 1. Describe the five stages in the family life cycle 2. Compare differences in family life by culture D. Identify the Function of Religion in Society 1. Compare sociological perspectives on religion as a control device 2. Define the differences between religions, cults, and sects 3. Assess the modern secularization of religion E. Examine the Development and Urbanization of Modern Populations Berkeley Heights Public Schools 11

14 IV. Evaluate Sociological Institutions (continued) 1. Compare and contrast various models of urban growth 2. Evaluate various social problems associated with urban and rural areas 3. Describe the growth of populations in Third World countries as it relates to education Note: The New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards may be viewed at Berkeley Heights Public Schools 12

15 SUGGESTED AUDIO VISUAL/COMPUTER AIDS University of Delaware Socioweb, Independent Content Provider University of California Santa Barbara resources Social Science Resources Wealth, Income, and Power in America Sociology of Deviance List of various sociology topics University of Michigan statistical reference Trinity University list of resources Web page with inequality articles (see Savage Inequalities) Statistics Films in IMC (GLHS) Handguns an America Tragedy Social impact of individual rights The Glitter: Sex, Drugs, and the Media Mass media Berkeley Heights Public Schools 13

16 SUGGESTED AUDIO VISUAL/COMPUTER AIDS (continued) Separate and Unequal Poverty in America Violence an American Tradition America s relationship with violence Saheri s Choice Arranged marriage Berkeley Heights Public Schools 14

17 SUGGESTED MATERIALS Resources for Students Henslin, James M. Sociology: A Down to Earth Approach. New York: Allyn and Bacon, Resources for Teacher Benford, Robert, ed. Social Issues. New York: Macmillan Library Reference, Macionis, John J. Seeing Ourselves: Classic, Contemporary, and Cross Cultural Reading in Sociology. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall, Palmisano, Joseph M. ed. World of Sociology. Detroit, MI: Gale Group, Robertson, Ian. The Social World. New York, NY: Worth Publishers, Sewall, Gilbert T. Necessary Lessons: Decline and Renewal in American Schools. New York: Free Press, Wilson, James Q. Crime and Human Nature. New York: Simon and Schuster, Berkeley Heights Public Schools 15