What This Document Is
This is Dr. Brenda Savage’s syllabus for SOC 201: Introduction to Sociology at Louisiana Tech University, Fall Quarter 2022. It outlines the course expectations, grading policies, schedule, and contact information for students enrolled in the course.
Why This Document Matters
This syllabus is essential for any student registered for SOC 201. It serves as the official guide to the course, detailing how performance will be evaluated and what is expected of students regarding attendance, assignments, and communication. Students should reference this document throughout the quarter to stay informed and on track.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This syllabus provides an overview of the course but does not contain the course content itself. It does not offer instruction on sociological concepts or theories, nor does it include the reading materials or assignments.
What This Document Provides
The syllabus includes: course meeting times and location, instructor contact information and office hours, a description of the course overview and objectives, required textbook information, grading breakdown (reading quizzes, application paper, exams), attendance policy, and guidelines for communication with the instructor. It also details the requirements for excused absences. This preview does *not* include the detailed assignment descriptions, specific reading schedules, or the content of the reading quizzes and exams.