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St. John’s College Junior College

SOC 215

DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL CHANGE

(Modules I for CAPE Sociology – Unit 2)

Humanities and Social Sciences Department

COURSE OUTLINE

Instructor:( Mrs. Anna-Kaye Wade B.A., M.Sc.

Credit Hours: 5x

Class Schedule: MWF section 1 at ___________ and section 2 at _________

TuTh section 1 at ___________ and section 2 at _________

Office Hours: Will be posted in Humanities and Social Sciences Department

Course Text: Nasser Mustapha 2009, Sociology for Caribbean Students

Email: awade@jc.sjc.edu.bz

Course Description: ** This course has Prerequisite courses – SOC 115 and SOC 125

SOC 215 is designed as part of the Sociology for CAPE programme that will be examined under CXC at the end of a two year programme. The CAPE syllabus aims to provide students with the necessary skills for an understanding of the structures, organisation and development of societies, particularly those in the Caribbean. It introduces them to the knowledge of the theories and basic research methods of Sociology, the sociological perspective, and the processes of social structural change with specific emphasis on the development and modernisation of societies. More specifically, in this course, students will be introduced to the concepts and quantitative measures used in population studies, population statistics from developed and developing countries, population growth theories and trends, population control policies and population and Development in the Caribbean. There is also an internal assessment requirement (School Based Assessment) in this course.

Rationale: To give a well rounded view of the discipline to students, to provide a social science requirement for graduation, and to provide, for those who plan to concentrate in the social sciences, the necessary background for further study.

Skills and Abilities to be assessed:

|Course OUTCOMES – At completion of this course |Assessment of Course outcomes |Linkages to Institutional Learning Outcomes |

|students are expected to have developed knowledge | | |

|and understanding, application and analysis and | | |

|synthesis and evaluation: | | |

|KNOWLEDGE & COMPREHENSION | | |

|1. Define Sociological Concepts |quizzes, short answer exercises, matching exercises,|Disciplinary grounding |

| |being able to give real-life examples of concepts in| |

| |written, oral or dramatized form or be able to | |

| |identify the concepts when observed in real-life | |

| |experiences. | |

|2. Describe Sociological Theories and perspectives |essay writing assignments, oral presentations, |Comprehension skills, Speaking and writing skills, |

| |discussion |Disciplinary grounding |

|3. Explain methods of research |Research project (internal assessment), oral |Disciplinary grounding, quantitative skills, |

| |presentations, discussion, short answer quizzes, |critical thinking and problem solving, speaking and |

| |research article critiques |writing skills |

|4. Identify and explain sociological issues |Essay writing assignments, reflections, field |Disciplinary grounding, critical thinking and |

| |research/projects, discussion, oral presentations, |problem solving, speaking and writing skills, |

| |article critiques | |

|APPLICATION | | |

|1. Apply sociological concepts to Caribbean reality |essay writing assignments, field projects, article |Comprehension skills, critical thinking and problem |

| |critiques, research projects (surveys), |solving skills, speaking and writing skills |

| |dramatizations | |

|2. Analyze sociological data and apply the major |Research article critiques, research project |Quantitative skills, critical thinking and problem |

|sociological research methods to the analysis of |(internal assessment), oral presentations, |solving, information and technological literacy |

|issues |dramatizations, discussions | |

|3. Compare and contrast mainstream perspectives and |Essay writing assignments, article critiques, |Comprehension skills, critical thinking and problem |

|Caribbean perspectives |reflections, discussion |solving skills, disciplinary grounding |

|SYNTHESIS AND EVALUATION | | |

|1. Assess the importance of sociological theories to|Reflections, drama productions, field projects, |Critical thinking and problem solving, speaking and |

|modern life |research project (internal assessment), oral |writing skills, personal and interpersonal skills. |

| |presentations, discussion, essay writing | |

| |assignments, article reviews and critiques | |

|2. Evaluate the usefulness of the main sociological |Discussion, reflections, field projects, essay |Critical thinking and problem solving |

|perspectives to the study of Caribbean society |writing assignments | |

|3. Draw conclusions based on the findings of |Research project (internal assessment), research |Critical thinking and problem solving, comprehension|

|sociological research |article critiques, discussion, essay writing |skills |

| |assignments | |

Methods of Instruction: Methods of Instruction will include but are not limited to the following:

Lecture/Class Instructions

• Group work

• Field and library research

• Class presentations

• Creative projects and dramatizations

• Discussion & debates

• Documentary films

• Take home assignments

• Reading assignments

• In-class Worksheets

Course Objectives: The course aims to: (according to Sociology CAPE syllabus)

1. develop an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of Sociology

2. develop an understanding of the main theoretical perspectives in Sociology from the classical to the contemporary period, in mainstream and Caribbean Sociology

3. enable students to use the main research methods of the sociologists

4. appreciate the cultural diversity of the Caribbean.

5. develop a sense of personal and cultural identity, including a moral responsibility and social commitment, as Caribbean people.

Specific Objectives: Students should be able to: (according to Sociology CAPE syllabus)

1. explain the terms used in population studies

2. use quantitative measures to explain population trends

3. compare population statistics in developed and developing countries

4. explain the main theories of population

5. assess the implications of population growth rates

6. evaluate population policies in selected countries

7. explain the relationship between population and development

Methods of Evaluation

This course uses some evaluative methods that focus on the application of knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation skills. Evaluations will be based on, but not limited to the following:

• Tests/Assessments 40%

• In-class presentations, In-class activities and Essays 25%

• Quizzes 15%

• Final exam 20%

Completion of all coursework is expected on the date indicated by the instructor. Grades are computed on a percentage scale as follows:

(A 90-100; B+ 85-89; B 80-84; C+ 75-79; C 70-74; D 60-69; F 0-59)

Course Expectations:

• Students are expected to report to ALL class periods – Monday to Friday – on time.

• Students are responsible for materials presented in class during their absence.

• Assignments for submission are to be typed and formatted using Times New Roman, 12pt, double spaced, unless specified otherwise by the instructor, and turned in at the beginning of the class period when they are due. Penalties will be given for late work. In the case an electronic copy is forwarded to lecturer in order to meet a deadline, a hard copy of the assignment must be produced by the student for grading.

• Tests/Assignments/quizes given during a student’s absence will not be re-administered without valid excuse. No make up test/quiz/assignment will be given once the test/quiz/assignment has been graded and returned to the class - at this point a student will receive an automatic “0” grade.

• Cell phones, ipods, MP3 players and other devices are to be turned off during class sessions and put away. These technologies may be confiscated for the week if they are used during class periods and student will receive a grade reduction of 5 pts for each violation.

• Students are expected to consult with the instructor as necessary about individual concerns, progress, and/or any other relevant issues during office hours and not during the class session.

• Students must observe all rules and regulations set out by the Academic Bulletin and Student Handbook for 2009-2010.

Attendance/Punctuality Policy:

See Academic Bulletin and Student Handbook for 2010-2011 for guidelines pertaining to Attendance/Punctuality Policy.

Academic Honesty and Plagiarism:

Students must read and be familiar with St. John’s College Junior College policies 2009 on academic honesty, plagiarism and cheating. PLAGIARISM will not be tolerated in any form in this course and will receive heavy sanctions. See Academic Bulletin and Student Handbook for 2010-2011.

Work Missed Because Of Absence:

See Academic Bulletin and Student Handbook for 2010-2011 for guidelines pertaining to Attendance/Punctuality Policy.

Description of Assignments:

• Various essay type questions

• Written one page reflections

• Various Article critiques and literature reviews

• Field and library research projects

• In-class presentations

• Group work

• Dramatizations

• Final exam

• Quizzes

• Reading assignments

• Discussions

• Worksheets

Course Content:

Topics:

MODULE 1: UNIT 2: Population Studies

(1) Concepts and quantitative measures used in population studies:

i. Crude birth rate, fertility rate (teenage pregnancy), crude death rate, natural increase, infant mortality rate, life expectancy, internal and international migration (immigration, emigration), population growth rate and dependency ratio.

(2) Population statistics from developed and developing countries:

(3) Population Theories:

i. Malthusian

ii. Marxist

iii. Neo-Malthusian

iv. Demographic Transition Theory

(4) Population growth rates in selected countries:

i. Composition – age, sex, ethnicity, religion, occupation.

ii. Trends – migration, urbanization, age, nutrition and health, natural disasters

iii. Implications.

(5) Population control policies:

i. Birth control

ii. Migration

iii. Fertility.

(6) Population and development in the Caribbean:

i. Impact of population transition

ii. People as resources, people as consumers

Course Content & Tentative Course Schedule: Mon to Fri schedule

|Date |Topics - Activities |Assignment Due Dates |

|Week 1 |Monday | |

| |Welcome |To be announced in class |

| | | |

| | | |

|Introduction to Population Studies: | | |

| | | |

|Basic concepts in population studies: | | |

|Crude birth rate, fertility rate (teenage | | |

|pregnancy), crude death rate, natural | | |

|increase, infant mortality rate, life | | |

|expectancy, internal and international | | |

|migration (immigration, emigration), | | |

|population growth rate and dependency ratio.| | |

| | | |

| |Tuesday | |

| |Introduction to Population Studies | |

| | | |

| |Wednesday | |

| |Introduction to Population Studies | |

| |Thursday | |

| |Introduction to Population Studies | |

| |Friday | |

| |Introduction to Population Studies | |

|Week 2 |Monday | |

| |Introduction to Population Studies | |

|Introduction to Population Studies: | |To be announced in class |

| | | |

|Basic concepts in population studies: | | |

|Crude birth rate, fertility rate (teenage | | |

|pregnancy), crude death rate, natural | | |

|increase, infant mortality rate, life | | |

|expectancy, internal and international | | |

|migration (immigration, emigration), | | |

|population growth rate and dependency ratio.| | |

| | | |

| | | |

| |Tuesday | |

| |Introduction to Population Studies | |

| | | |

| |Wednesday | |

| |Introduction to Population Studies | |

| |Thursday | |

| |Introduction to Population Studies | |

| |Friday | |

| |Assessment | |

|Week 3 |Monday | |

|Introduction to Population Studies: |Introduction to Population Studies | |

| | |To be announced in class |

|The Human Development Index (HDI) | | |

|Population statistics for the | | |

|English-Speaking Caribbean | | |

| | | |

| |Tuesday | |

| |Introduction to Population Studies | |

| | | |

| |Wednesday | |

| |Introduction to Population Studies | |

| |Thursday | |

| |Introduction to Population Studies | |

| |Friday | |

| |Assessment | |

|Week 4 |Monday | |

| |Population Theories | |

| | |To be announced in class |

|Population Theories: | | |

| | | |

|Thomas Malthus (1766-1834) | | |

| | | |

|Marx’s Theory of Population | | |

| | | |

| |Tuesday | |

| |Population Theories | |

| | | |

| |Wednesday | |

| |Population Theories | |

| |Thursday | |

| |Population Theories | |

| |Friday | |

| |Assessment | |

|Week 5 |Monday | |

| |Population Theories | |

| | | |

| | | |

|Population Theories: | | |

| | | |

|Neo-Malthusian Theory/ Limits to Growth | |To be announced in class |

|Theory | | |

| | | |

|The Eugenicist Movement | | |

| | | |

|Planned Parenthood (PP) | | |

| |Tuesday | |

| |Population Theories | |

| | | |

| |Wednesday | |

| |Population Theories | |

| |Thursday | |

| |Population Theories | |

| |Friday | |

| |Assessment | |

| |Monday | |

| |Population Theories | |

|Population Theories: | | |

| | | |

|Neo-Malthusian Theory/ Limits to Growth | | |

|Theory | |To be announced in class |

| | | |

|The Eugenicist Movement | | |

| | | |

|Planned Parenthood (PP) | | |

| |Tuesday | |

| |Population Theories | |

| | | |

| |Wednesday | |

| |Population Theories | |

| |Thursday | |

| |Population Theories | |

| |Friday | |

| |Assessment | |

| |Monday | |

|Week 7 |Population Theories | |

| | | |

|Population Theories: | | |

| | | |

| | | |

|Planned Parenthood (PP) | |To be announced in class |

| | | |

|The Demographic Transition Theory | | |

| | | |

| |Tuesday | |

| |Population Theories | |

| | | |

| |Wednesday | |

| |Population Theories | |

| |Thursday | |

| |Population Theories | |

| |Friday | |

| |Assessment | |

|Week 8 |Monday | |

| |Population Theories | |

|Population Theories: | | |

| | | |

|The Demographic Transition Theory – An | | |

|Evaluation and A Caribbean perspective | | |

| | | |

| | | |

| | |To be announced in class |

| |Tuesday | |

| |Population Theories | |

| | | |

| |Wednesday | |

| |Population Theories | |

| |Thursday | |

| |Population Theories | |

| |Friday | |

| |Assessment | |

|Week 8 |Monday | |

| |Population Theories | |

|Population Theories: | | |

| | | |

|The Demographic Transition Theory – An | | |

|Evaluation and A Caribbean perspective | | |

| | | |

| | | |

| |Tuesday | |

| |Population Theories | |

| | | |

| |Wednesday | |

| |Population Theories | |

| |Thursday | |

| |Population Theories | |

| |Friday | |

| |Assessment | |

| | | |

|Week 10 |Monday | |

| |Population Growth Rates and Trends | |

|Population Growth Rates and Trends: | | |

| | | |

|Population composition – Age, sex, | | |

|Ethnicity, Religion, Occupations | | |

| | | |

| |Tuesday | |

| |Population Growth Rates and Trends | |

| | | |

| |Wednesday | |

| |Population Growth Rates and Trends | |

| |Thursday | |

| |Population Growth Rates and Trends | |

| |Friday | |

| |Assessment | |

|Week 11 | | |

| |Monday | |

| |Population Growth Rates and Trends | |

|Population Growth Rates and Trends: | | |

| | | |

|Population composition – | | |

|Types of Occupation in the Contemporary | | |

|Caribbean | | |

| | |To be announced in class |

| |Tuesday | |

| |Population Growth Rates and Trends | |

| | | |

| |Wednesday | |

| |Population Growth Rates and Trends | |

| |Thursday | |

| |Population Growth Rates and Trends | |

| |Friday | |

| |Assessment | |

|Week 12 | | |

| |Monday | |

| |Population Growth Rates and Trends | |

| | | |

|Population Growth Rates and Trends: | | |

| | |To be announced in class |

|Trends in Population Growth | | |

|Natural increase in the Caribbean | | |

| |Tuesday | |

| |Population Growth Rates and Trends | |

| | | |

| |Wednesday | |

| |Population Growth Rates and Trends | |

| |Thursday | |

| |Population Growth Rates and Trends | |

| |Friday | |

| |Assessment | |

|Week 13 | | |

| |Monday | |

|Population Growth Rates and Trends: |Population Growth Rates and Trends | |

| | | |

|Population Change – Migration, | | |

|Urbanization | | |

| | |To be announced in class |

| | | |

| | | |

| | | |

| |Tuesday | |

| |Population Growth Rates and Trends | |

| | | |

| |Wednesday | |

| |Population Growth Rates and Trends | |

| |Thursday | |

| |Population Growth Rates and Trends | |

| |Friday | |

| |Assessment | |

|Week 14 | |To be announced in class |

| |Monday | |

|Population Growth Rates and Trends: |Population Growth Rates and Trends | |

| | | |

|Age, Nutrition and Health, Health and social| | |

|class, health and gender, health and | | |

|ethnicity, Natural Disasters | | |

| |Tuesday | |

| |Population Growth Rates and Trends | |

| | | |

| |Wednesday | |

| |Population Growth Rates and Trends | |

| |Thursday | |

| |Population Growth Rates and Trends | |

| |Friday | |

| |Assessment | |

|Week 15 | | |

| |Monday | |

|Population & Development in the Caribbean: | | |

| |Population & Development in the Caribbean | |

|Fertility control, Fertility Control and | | |

|Development, Cultural Resistance, Economic | | |

|Stagnation, Other Obstacles to Development ,| |To be announced in class |

|Resources in the Caribbean, Population | | |

|Policy Analysis | | |

| | | |

| | | |

| |Tuesday | |

| | | |

| |Population & Development in the Caribbean | |

| | | |

| |Wednesday | |

| | | |

| |Population & Development in the Caribbean | |

| |Thursday | |

| | | |

| |Population & Development in the Caribbean | |

| |Friday | |

| | | |

| |Population & Development in the Caribbean | |

|Week 16 | |

| |EXAM WEEK |

Bibliography:

Notes and Readings in Introductory Sociology – Compilation of notes

Taboo: National Geographic documentary films

Sociology – Themes and Perspectives 7th Edition – Haralambos and Holborn

Development in Belize 1960 – 1980 – Initiatives at the State and Community Levels – Joseph O. Palacio, Ph.D

Sociology for Caribbean students – Nasser Mustapha 2009

Osoba and Steele – An Introduction to Sociology (SY 14A Study Guide – University of the West Indies publication)

Instructor’s Note:

This document states the expectations and evaluations for (Course Code: Course Name). Your continued enrolment in this course implies your agreement to the criteria listed in the course outline.

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