Eleven: The Undergraduate Journal of Sociology



“Philosophers have hitherto only interpreted the world in various ways; the point is to change it.”—Karl Marx, 1845Class Title: Sociology 198, ElevenLocation: Etcheverry 3105Term Offered: Spring 2019Meeting Schedule: Wednesdays, 5-6:00 pmUnits: 2, P/NPFaculty Sponsor: Professor M. BurawoyStudent Facilitators:Julia Matthews (jrmatthews@berkeley.edu)Michael Olivieri ( HYPERLINK "mailto:michaeltdo@berkeley.edu" michaeltdo@berkeley.edu)Publication Webpage: Eleven Journal of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley is one of just nine student-led publications featuring original scholarly literature and research produced by undergraduate students from across the globe. As a publication, we work closely with undergraduate authors from right here at UC Berkeley, to those hailing from across the country and beyond, including undergraduate scholars from Canada, China, and Norway. The Eleven Journal provides an academic forum that highlights outstanding scholarship exploring a wide breadth of topics in the social sciences. In the spirit of Marx’s Eleventh Thesis on Feuerbach that mandates one to engender constructive social change, the journal has prided itself on offering an intellectual space for undergraduates to critically engage with the world around them for nine publications and counting. What We Do:This course allows undergraduates to engage first hand with a breadth of sociologically relevant research produced by their peers at UC Berkeley and beyond. Eleven produces about two volumes per academic year, on an approximate one-per-semester schedule. Each volume typically includes 3-5 research papers. The process we conduct is entirely anonymous: editors will encounter anonymized submissions, and will be expected to uphold Eleven’s standards of integrity as a journal. Course Objectives and Personal Development:Through participation in this course, students will work as members of Eleven’s editing team. Editors will do two primary types of work: individually reading journal submissions and thoughtfully reviewing them for acceptance or denial; and working closely with a smaller editing team and assigned author to bring an accepted paper to publication. These objectives present opportunities to develop individual critical reading skills, hands-on experience with academic research and writing in the social sciences, and strong editing skills. This skill set will be coupled with the practice of managing communication amongst undergraduate peers both within and beyond the UC Berkeley community, employing effective teamwork, and familiarization with the publication process. Along the way, students will pick up skills in copy editing and citation, and will contribute to the creation of a cohesive and professional publication, weighing in on creative aspects such as cover art. Prior Experience and Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites required to join Eleven’s editing team, and underclassmen are strongly encouraged to apply! However, the best candidates will be those that have a passionate interest in the social sciences and the craft of academic writing. It is very helpful to have taken some sociologically relevant courses, and we will consider this on your application. While experience with sociological theory is extremely useful to an Eleven editor, it is not required that students be sociology majors.Application Requirement:It should be noted than an application is required to join Eleven as an editor. The application is brief and includes questions about students’ interest in the field of sociology and requires a mock submission review! Completing the application is a great way to get a sense of whether you may enjoy the submission review process!APPLICATION DUE FEBRUARY 3RDUnderstanding the Process:Reading Critically: Each week, members of the editing team are responsible for reading and closely engaging with 2-3 submissions (papers that have been submitted to the journal for publication). Editors should read these papers with scrutiny, considering what editing work the writing would necessitate should the team choose to accept it. Submission Reviews: As part of the reading process, editors will be expected to complete a submission review form for each submission. Editors are asked to consider the paper’s sociological relevance, the success of its engagement with sociological theory, its originality and contribution to existing literature, and the quality of the writing mechanics and style. Editing for Publication: Alongside the work of reviewing submissions for the next volume, editors will work to bring an accepted paper to publication in the current volume. Editors will break into smaller teams, each assigned to a paper. These teams will work closely with their assigned author, moving through structured editing rounds addressing both the paper’s content and form. Editors will be responsible for effective communication with authors and other team members to ensure adherence to the publication timeline, and will receive guidance throughout the process. Once the final editing round is complete, teams will swap papers and perform copy edits, and finally work to ensure proper citation format.Course Format: Students will complete 2-3 weekly submission reviews, requiring them to read 2-3 submitted papers. In addition, students will adhere to the publication timeline as they work in groups and with an author. Students will attend class one hour per week, during which they will participate in active discussion and deliberation on submissions as well as receive training and guidance through the editing and publication process. Methods of instruction for this course include limited lecture, in-depth discussion, consistent group work, and individual engagement with research as both readers and editors. No materials are required.Grade Distribution:Weekly completion of assigned submission reviews (graded for completion): 30%Attendance to weekly class meetings: 10%Active participation in weekly discussions: 10%Participation in editing team group work (to be assessed through peer assessments): 30%Publication of a paper in Eleven: The Undergraduate Journal of Sociology: 20%There are no exams or quizzes. The final measure of students’ success in the course will be the publication of their editing group’s assigned paper in the current volume of Eleven. Tentative Schedule and Deadlines:In line with the aforementioned course format, Eleven editors can expect to read and analyze 2-3 pieces of undergraduate-produced literature per week that can range anywhere from fifteen to seventy-five pages in length. Eleven operates on rolling acceptance of these undergraduate submissions, meaning that reading assignments are subject to change on a weekly basis. In addition, editing rounds will be subject to change based on the varying needs of individual authors and papers. With this expectation in place, keep in mind the following deadlines for our upcoming semester:First MeetingFeb 13New editors join editing teams with senior editor mentorsFeb 11First round editsFeb 20Second round editsMar 13Third round editsApr 3Copy edits Apr 10Citation editsApr 17Publication May 15Keep in mind these dates are tentative, and subject to change in accordance with each group’s unique needs. However, extensions and leniency of the above listed dates must be discussed with and approved by the Editor in Chief.Expectations and Policies:Grading Procedure: Weekly submission reviews will be graded for completion. Students will be expected to submit completed submission review forms digitally prior to each weekly course meeting. Submission reviews will not be accepted late, as they will no longer be of use to weekly discussion. ?Attendance will be assessed based on timeliness and physical presence during weekly meetings. Active participation in weekly discussions will be assessed on the basis of students’ preparedness to discuss submissions and deliberate for acceptance or denial, determined by thoughtful reading of submissions and completion of submission reviews, as well as bringing submission reviews on a laptop or in note form to class to allow for productive engagement and discussion. In addition, discussion participation will be assessed based on students’ willingness to contribute and the frequency with which they do so. Participation in editing team group work will be assessed through peer assessments. Team members will be asked to quantitatively (rate on a scale) and qualititatively (provide commentary) assess one another’s participation in the group, on such criteria as communication and responsiveness, attendance and participation at meetings with assigned authors, attendance at group meetings, as well as effort and contributions to the editing process. Publication of students’ assigned papers in the current volume of Eleven will serve as the final assessment for the course, and the mark by which students and facilitators will measure their productive success. ?Attendance Policy: Class will meet once per week, for one hour, and attendance is mandatory. Students must inform facilitators prior to course meetings if they expect to be absent with a legitimate excuse, and submission review forms must still be submitted. Frequent absences (more than 3 per semester) will result in a lowered attendance grade, and facilitators will communicate with students to address the cause of the issue. Class will begin according to Berkeley Time (10 minutes after the scheduled time), and frequent tardiness beyond this standard (4 or more times per semester) will result in a substantially lowered attendance grade. All of the above policy excludes illness or emergency, which should be communicated promptly to facilitators. Class Decorum: Eleven editing team weekly meetings are intended to be an informal environment of peer-to-peer communication. Editors are encouraged to challenge each other’s opinions and engage thoughtfully with each other’s contributions to discussion. Eating in class is welcome, and facilitators may provide snacks for special occasions (such as our Citation Party, in which students collaborate to format citations). Laptops are encouraged, as students should be prepared to reference their submission reviews during class. However, laptop etiquette will be strictly enforced: use of social media, completion of outside work, or other misuse of technology will result in a lowered participation grade and will not be tolerated during discussion. Editor Expectations/Journal Integrity: The integrity of Eleven is of utmost importance, and editors will be expected to uphold this tradition to the highest possible standard. Our editing process is anonymous, so editors will handle only anonymized submissions unless a submission is already accepted to the journal. Editors will absolutely prohibited from discussing submissions, prospective papers slotted for publication, or the editing process on campus outside of weekly group meetings. Special Accommodations (DSP): Students should immediately contact facilitators if they require any form of accommodations for physical, medical, or learning disabilities. If you are registered with the DSP program, please provide your accommodation letter to facilitators as soon as admission is granted. Weekly meeting locations will be accessible. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for students’ religious observations and practices. Eleven welcomes students from all racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, including all gender identities. sexual orientations, and political affiliations. Aligned with the values of the University, we facilitate a safe learning environment that is inclusive and respectful of all the rich diversity our campus has to offer. ................
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