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SSC 200: Integrated Social Sciences (Theme: Animals and Society) SUMMER SESSION I 2017: ONLINE
INSTRUCTOR
Paul Becker, Ph.D. Email: [email protected]
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There is no textbook.
Readings, videos, and presentations are available on the class Isidore site
You may also find the Libraries page for SSC 200 helpful: http://libguides.udayton.edu/ssc200
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
Catalog: SSC 200 is a theme-based course that varies across sections but shares common learning outcomes.
Application of social science methods and social theory critically examine human issues and problems from the
perspective of at least three social science disciplines (in this course we will focus on Sociology, Political
Science, and Economics). The course emphasizes outcomes related to scholarship, critical evaluation of our
times, and the diversity of the human world.
This section of SSC 200 will explore the theme of Animals and Society though exploring various types of
human-animal interaction and the roles that animals play in our lives by focusing on research and theories from
sociology, political science and economics. Below are the Common Academic Program (CAP) Course
Objectives:
In Other Words . . . By the Assignments to
Official Language time you finish the class you’ll meet Objectives
Students will demonstrate the ability to locate
primary source, peer-reviewed social science
literature using library and electronic sources.
Be able to locate research published in
academic journal articles using library
and electronic sources.
All objectives
will be addressed
in the
development and
writing of the
Research
Proposal
Students will demonstrate the ability to utilize
primary source, peer-reviewed social science
research for academic inquiry.
Be able to incorporate the major
findings in articles published in
academic journals in to your own
writings
Students will demonstrate knowledge of
social science methods of inquiry.
Be able to understand the uses, pros, and
cons of different methodologies use in
social science research
Students will demonstrate knowledge of how
various social theories facilitate the critical
and imaginative evaluation of ethical,
historical, social, political, technological,
economic, or ecological challenges of the
times.
Be able to understand how theories
guide research, how different theories
can complement each other and how
theories can be suited to help solve our
problems
Students demonstrate knowledge of how
context, difference, and/or positionality shape
social issues and the power to shape social
issues.
Be able to understand how where, when
and how you grew up (including
location, time, race, gender, ethnicity)
influences our relationships with
animals and how we view the roles that
animals play in our lives
GRADES
500 points Online Discussion Participation
(5 x 100 pts. each)
500 points Research Proposal
1000 Points Point Total
No Additional Extra Credit - No Exceptions
DISCUSSIONS AND READINGS
“Discussions” take place in an online forum where you will post comments during the week
The first forum that you don’t post in will be a 0 o you will be deducted 50 points for each additional forum you fail to participate in!
Forum will close Saturday evenings around Midnight and new forums will be open by noon on Sundays
You should be working ahead so that when a forum opens you have already completed all assignments including readings and videos. For example, Week 2 the forum will cover Module 1 (The Social
Sciences) so during Week 1 you should be completing the readings, videos, etc. found in Module 1.
When making a new point, click on “start a new conversation” at the top of the page – be specific when naming your thread (“Pet Over-population” rather than “Pets”)
When responding to someone else’s post in an existing thread, click on “reply”
It’s easier to follow (and post follow-ups) if you focus on ONE idea per post (since you should be making at least 5 posts, you don’t want to post all of your ideas in one post)
You can make posts connected to assigned readings and videos, my presentations, or personal experiences or ideas/concerns/opinions you have about the overall theme of that Module.
The maximum grade you can earn for o 1 post = 60 2 posts = 70 3 posts = 80 4 posts = 88 5 posts = 90 o To earn an A, your participation must be exceptional and well above average!
If you make 3 posts you do not earn 80 points – the maximum you can earn is 80 depending on the other factors that influence your grade such as:
o Making at least one post where you are creating a new conversation. If you create a new conversation but one already exists on that topic, you will not receive credit for creating a new
thread
o Responding to the posts of others – especially if they post a question to something you previously posted
o Being insightful and showing thought, though sometimes a short post may be called for such as the posting of a question. On the other hand, posts such as ‘I agree with everything you said’ do
not add to the discussion
o Tying in ideas and concepts from material posted in the Modules (At least twice in each forum/discussion you should reference material from the module: reading, video, lecture, etc)
o Posting throughout the discussion period: consider this a discussion, so making all of your contributions the first or last 5 minutes of class won't be worth as much as someone who
participated throughout the class
You should break up the discussion into three parts and make at least one post in each part: #1 (Sun-Mon), #2 (Tues-Thur), #3 (Fri-Sat)
o So for example: If you made 6 posts you could earn an A; but if the posts were grouped together and IF you also did not refer to anything in the modules and did not start a new thread, your
grade would likely be in the 60-68 range.
A 93% C+ 78%
A- 90% C 73%
B+ 88% C- 70%
B 83% D 60%
B- 80% F below 60%
PAPER / RESEARCH PROPOSAL
For this paper you will propose a research project to study some aspect of human – animal interactions related to pets, farm animals, or wildlife (not exotics) from the perspective of one of the following
disciplines: sociology, economics, political science, psychology, social work, criminal justice studies, or
communications (the study must involve humans; for example, it can’t be strictly on animal behavior).
You are only writing a proposal – you do not have to conduct the actual study!
You should email me your topic (or 2-3 topics you are considering) so I can give you feedback and make sure it is a doable topic. You should be this as early in the session as possible. Do NOT wait until
he last week of the session to begin your paper! See the course schedule for when you should submit
your ideas
Your paper will be 10-12 double spaced numbered pages, Times-Roman 12 point font, one inch margins
The paper will include: 1 page: Overview = the research question, hypothesis, and brief discussions on why you think
this is important the social science discipline you’re focusing on,
1-2 pages: Methods / Data = a discussion of how you would conduct the study including methods and data collection
5-6 pages: Literature Review = should include 7-10 academic citations. Please note: one of the most consistent reasons for points being deducted is for doing an Annotated Bibliography instead
of a Lit Review. There are guides to Lit Reviews as well as a sample Lit Review (though you
can skip the running head!) on Isidore.
1 page: Role of Theory = Discuss the role that theory could play in developing this research project (this should be in general – you do not need to identify specific theories)
1-2 pages: Future Research = Pick two of the following four categories: Race, Gender, Social Class, and Location (where you live - for example, suburban, urban, rural) and in 1-2 paragraphs
for each category address the following
o Come up with a hypothesis that connects how the category may influence your topic in general.
o For example, if the overall topic is exotic pets and the category is Location, you could hypothesize that “People who live in countries where tigers are native are less likely to
keep them as pets.”
o Then in a paragraph explain why you think that relationship may exist. You will also have a title page and a bibliography, which is not included in the 10-12 required
pages
You should use bold headings for each of the five parts of the paper listed above o Papers are due the last week of classes - see the course schedule for specific information and the
late policy
They Must be o submitted via Isiodre and the Assignment Tab. o submitted as a MS Word or a PDF file. o readable - if I can’t open the file, you will not get credit for submitting it!
The papers will be evaluated by TurnItIn. If your paper has a score greater than 15% similar you should do some editing! Plagiarizing any part of the proposal will result in a 0!
The three most common reasons for points being deducted: o Not having at least 10 pages of text o Not having at least 7 ACADEMIC SOURCES o Having an Annotated Bibliography instead of a Lit Review
The Research Help desk at Roesch Library offers expert librarian consultations for research needs on any topic.
Visit Research Help on the first floor of Roesch Library, no appointment necessary. Librarians will also assist
with research questions via email at [email protected] or the Get Help website at www.udayton.edu/libraries/#3.
Academic Honesty
It is best to express the ideas you use in your own words. In the case of both individual and group work, words
or ideas that come from someplace or someone else must be cited: “A good rule of thumb is this: Whenever you
consciously borrow any important element from someone else, any sentence, any colorful phrase or original
term, any plan or idea—say so, either in a footnote, bibliography, or parenthesis” (from “Academic Honesty in
the Writing of Essays and Other Papers,” Carleton College, 1990).
For specific university policies concerning academic honesty, see the University’s Academic Honor Code in the
Academic Catalog (Website:
http://catalog.udayton.edu/undergraduate/generalinformation/academicinformation/theacademichonorcode/)
The UD Honor Pledge
I understand that as a student of the University of Dayton, I am a member of our academic and social
community. I recognize the importance of my education and the value of experiencing life in such an integrated
community. I believe that the value of my education and degree is critically dependent upon the academic
integrity of the university community, and so in order to maintain our academic integrity, I pledge to: Complete
all assignments and examinations by the guidelines given to me by my instructors; Avoid plagiarism and any
other form of misrepresenting someone else's work as my own; Adhere to the Standards of Conduct as outlined
in the Academic Honor Code. In doing this, I hold myself and my community to a higher standard of
excellence, and set an example for my peers to follow.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY
Materials created for this class (PowerPoints, etc) are my intellectual property {© 2016, Paul J. Becker}.
However, material posted on Isidore is being made available to you for your own personal use. This means you may NOT share, post, sell or in any other way make these materials available to others.
MODULES
Module 1 (May 15-May 20) Overview of the Social Sciences
Forum/Discussion: Introduce yourself
Module 0: The Paper 00 (Required): Paper / Proposal Requirements Talk
0a and 0b (Required): PowerPoints with info on the paper and the most common
errors resulting in points being deducted
01a-04 (Strongly Recommended): Readings to help with the Research Proposal
Module 1: Complete the following in Order 01: Intro Lecture (12:49)
02: Reading: Introduction to the Social Sciences
03: Video: Myth of Common Sense (15:14)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9XF0QOzWM0
04: Research Lecture (14:27)
05: Reading: Details of the DeMuth case I mention under IRB and Confidentiality
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/12/04/demuth
06: Video: A Sociologists Work Never Done (2:01)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFlNTHbOjFs
07: Reading Research Lecture (11:20)
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Module 2 (May 21-27)
Introduction to Animal Studies
Forum/Discussion: Module 1 and the Social Sciences
Complete the following in Order 01: Intro to Animals & Society Lecture (14:07)
02: Video: Why Animals Have Become a Social Issue (1:02:00)
https://vimeo.com/145225061
03: Reading: The Role of Economics in Achieving Welfare Gains for Animals
04: Reading: The Green Scare
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Module 3 (May 28 – June 3)
Pets
Forum/Discussion: Module 2 and Introduction to Animal Studies
Complete the following in Order 01: Intro Pets Lecture (11:28)
02: Video: Animals Afforded Same Protections as Human Victims (5:10)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25jgED0iess
03: Reading : Human-animal bonds I: The relational significance of companion animals
04: Reading : My Dog Always Eats First: Homeless People and Their Animals (excerpt)
05: Reading: Examining the links between animal abuse and human violence
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Module 4 (June 4-10)
Farm Animals
BY JUNE 8TH AT THE LATEST: YOU SHOULD HAVE EMAILED ME YOUR PAPER TOPIC FOR FEEDBACK!
Forum/Discussion: Module 3 and Pets
Complete the following in Order 01: Intro Farm Animals Presentation
02: Video: Animal factories and the abuse of power: Wayne Pacelle (15:11)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2pMlY2sJts&index=3&list=PLBVkw5dyqcMmdf70lV
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03: Reading: Working Undercover in a Slaughterhouse: an interview with Timothy
Pachirat.
04: Reading: Excerpt from Pachirat’s book: Every Twelve Seconds: Industrialized
Slaughter and the Politics of Sight
05: Video: Prop 2 ad (2:00)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqPJsfjjyZU
06: Reading: Food Movement Collection (5 short articles)
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Module 5 (June 11-17)
Exotics
Forum/Discussion: Module 4 and Farm Animals
Complete the following in Order 01: Exotic Pets Presentation
02: Reading: Wild Obsession: The debate over owning exotic animals
03: Video: Elephant in the living Room Trailer (2:00)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDajr9nf7A0
04: Video: Confessions of a Big Cat Owner (11:34)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b13o5h92q84
05: Zoo Presentation
06: Readings: 4 short articles on zoos
07: Reading: Zoos and Conservation: Policy Making and Organizational Challenges
08: Video: Animal Welfare and the Future of Zoos (18:30)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_FRY4FIkws
09: Video: Tigers and Public in Danger at Roadside Zoo (4:15)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnNZleOMNWM
10: Video: Lions Tigers & Bears - Sanctuary Spotlight (5:00)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4TltE-wXG8
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Last Week of Classes
Paper due
Forum/Discussion: Module 5 and Exotics (June 18-23)
Papers Due by Midnight on Thursday, June 22nd via the assignment tab on Isidore o Papers turned in after noon on Thursday but before Noon on Saturday will be
accepted with a 100 point deduction. Papers will not be accepted after Noon on
Saturday
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