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Welcome to The Sociology of Deviance (Soc/AdmJ 406)

Welcome to The Sociology of Deviance (Soc/AdmJ 406). Dr. Eric Silver. Core Questions. What does it mean to be deviant ? Why do people deviate ? How does society cope with deviance ? Does society produce deviance in us?. What to Expect. Combine lecture, reading & discussion

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Welcome to The Sociology of Deviance (Soc/AdmJ 406)

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  1. Welcome toThe Sociology of Deviance (Soc/AdmJ 406) Dr. Eric Silver

  2. Core Questions • What does it mean to be deviant? • Why do people deviate? • How does society cope with deviance? • Does society produce deviance in us?

  3. What to Expect • Combine lecture, reading & discussion • Book: Investigating Deviance by Jacobs • Often begin with something open-ended • Current events, a question, a story, etc. • I encourage you to participate • Good way for me to learn who you are

  4. Grading • 3 Exams, short answer – 60% • Graded by Silver • 5 Writing assignment, 3-4 pages – 40% • Graded by TAs, drop lowest grade • Extra credit assignments • TBA – as questions come up in class

  5. Grading (cont’d) • Attendance – sign-in sheet, kept by TAs • Minus 1% point for each absence over 4 • Add ½% point for each of 4 classes not missed

  6. TAs • Lindsay Alexander: lra119@psu.edu • Samantha Rakich: Starr100783@aol.com • Main Responsibilities • Attendance • Paper grading • Exam questions

  7. Course Web Site • Updated schedule of topics & readings • Lecture overheads • Description of written assignments • Instructor & TA contact information

  8. Distribute In-Class Survey

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