College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family
Dynamics SOC 352: Social Change
Spring 2019
Session B March
11 – April 30
Instructor: Dr. Jenny Harrison
Email:
Always include SOC 352 and your name in the subject title. Don’t forget
the .L in my email address!
You can expect an email reply within 24 hours Monday through Friday until
5pm MST. If you email on Friday afternoon or over the weekend, please
expect to wait until Monday for a response.
Office hours: My office hours are online and by appointment. I am available
via email and virtual meetings throughout the session and am very active in
the course. Simply email me to set up a time to meet. I am very happy to
discuss anything related to your learning and want to help you succeed. I
am here to support you so please reach out when needed.
Course Overview and Learning Outcomes
This SOC 352: Social Change course examines patterns of social change
including resistance to change. The course focuses on the big picture when it
comes to change: macro-level sociological perspectives that look at social
systems, social mobility, development, and social change. We will analyze
historical and contemporary social change topics, such as social change
theories, technological innovations, social movements, community change,
global change, and future social changes. Because this is a 7.5-week
accelerated course, please thoroughly prepare yourself for an intensive study
of the sociology of social change issues, with weekly textbook chapters,
article readings, lectures, and videos that you are expected to discuss in
depth with your group members along with individually completing
assignments and quizzes that cover the weekly required materials. There are
assignments with the goal of connecting theoretical concepts with practical
solutions that inspire societal changes and work to make a meaningful
difference in the larger community.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
1) Discuss major sociological contributions on social change.
2) Explain the causes and outcomes of contemporary social changes.
3) Analyze ways that people and institutions adapt to or resist social
change.
4) Explain how large-scale social changes are significant to your life.
5) Propose thoughtful solutions to a social problem in your community
SOC 352 Jennifer L. Harrison, 1
PhD
, using theory and data explored in the course.
SOC 352 Jennifer L. Harrison, 2
PhD
, In addition to mastering social change concepts, we will also practice
transferable skills that are important for other aspects of life throughout
our course such as critical thinking, self-management and motivation,
dependability, professional written communication, and creative problem-
solving.
Critical thinking and creative problem-solving: Applying, comparing and
contrasting, and analyzing social change concepts and theories as they relate to
relevant examples; and using empirical evidence to create ideas for practical,
positive change
Self-management, resilience, and motivation : Meeting (or exceeding) course
deadlines and putting in your best efforts to continually learn and challenge
yourself, working to grow and improve through learning
Dependability, interpersonal and diversity skills, and professional
communication: Work with your group members to promote discussions that
are respectful, appropriate, and that move the conversation into deeper
understanding of social issues; always communicate with professional,
tactful, and respectful language and tone even through disagreements
Required Course Materials
There is one required digital textbook that you will need to purchase to
succeed in the course. The Top Hat digital textbook provides interactive
readings and assignments, which are unique for each student.
Harrison, J.L. (2019). Social Change. Top Hat digital text ISBN: 978-1-77330-
444-1
You can register and purchase the text by visiting our text website for Social
Change - Spring 2019 B: https://app.tophat.com/e/817210
On registering for Top Hat: You must use your legal name, verified
ASU.EDU email address, and your 10-digit ASU student ID number
when setting up your Top Hat account. This is essential for linking your
Top Hat assignments with our Canvas course. Failure to use your ASU email
and ID will result in not receiving course credit for the work that you have
done because you did not register correctly. If needed, you can update your
account with the proper ASU information by going to your Top Hat account
settings, and your work will start to count toward credit from that point on,
but not retroactively for assignments that you may have missed due to not
being registered with your ASU account information. See the Technical
Support section below to contact the Top Hat tech support team if you need
help registering.
The cheapest and most efficient way to purchase the textbook is directly
from the Top Hat website using the link above. If you purchase the book from
the bookstore, they will send you a code in the mail that you will enter into
Top Hat when you register for an account.
The rest of the required and optional materials are available on our course site.
SOC 352 Jennifer L. Harrison, 3
PhD
T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family
Dynamics SOC 352: Social Change
Spring 2019
Session B March
11 – April 30
Instructor: Dr. Jenny Harrison
Email:
Always include SOC 352 and your name in the subject title. Don’t forget
the .L in my email address!
You can expect an email reply within 24 hours Monday through Friday until
5pm MST. If you email on Friday afternoon or over the weekend, please
expect to wait until Monday for a response.
Office hours: My office hours are online and by appointment. I am available
via email and virtual meetings throughout the session and am very active in
the course. Simply email me to set up a time to meet. I am very happy to
discuss anything related to your learning and want to help you succeed. I
am here to support you so please reach out when needed.
Course Overview and Learning Outcomes
This SOC 352: Social Change course examines patterns of social change
including resistance to change. The course focuses on the big picture when it
comes to change: macro-level sociological perspectives that look at social
systems, social mobility, development, and social change. We will analyze
historical and contemporary social change topics, such as social change
theories, technological innovations, social movements, community change,
global change, and future social changes. Because this is a 7.5-week
accelerated course, please thoroughly prepare yourself for an intensive study
of the sociology of social change issues, with weekly textbook chapters,
article readings, lectures, and videos that you are expected to discuss in
depth with your group members along with individually completing
assignments and quizzes that cover the weekly required materials. There are
assignments with the goal of connecting theoretical concepts with practical
solutions that inspire societal changes and work to make a meaningful
difference in the larger community.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
1) Discuss major sociological contributions on social change.
2) Explain the causes and outcomes of contemporary social changes.
3) Analyze ways that people and institutions adapt to or resist social
change.
4) Explain how large-scale social changes are significant to your life.
5) Propose thoughtful solutions to a social problem in your community
SOC 352 Jennifer L. Harrison, 1
PhD
, using theory and data explored in the course.
SOC 352 Jennifer L. Harrison, 2
PhD
, In addition to mastering social change concepts, we will also practice
transferable skills that are important for other aspects of life throughout
our course such as critical thinking, self-management and motivation,
dependability, professional written communication, and creative problem-
solving.
Critical thinking and creative problem-solving: Applying, comparing and
contrasting, and analyzing social change concepts and theories as they relate to
relevant examples; and using empirical evidence to create ideas for practical,
positive change
Self-management, resilience, and motivation : Meeting (or exceeding) course
deadlines and putting in your best efforts to continually learn and challenge
yourself, working to grow and improve through learning
Dependability, interpersonal and diversity skills, and professional
communication: Work with your group members to promote discussions that
are respectful, appropriate, and that move the conversation into deeper
understanding of social issues; always communicate with professional,
tactful, and respectful language and tone even through disagreements
Required Course Materials
There is one required digital textbook that you will need to purchase to
succeed in the course. The Top Hat digital textbook provides interactive
readings and assignments, which are unique for each student.
Harrison, J.L. (2019). Social Change. Top Hat digital text ISBN: 978-1-77330-
444-1
You can register and purchase the text by visiting our text website for Social
Change - Spring 2019 B: https://app.tophat.com/e/817210
On registering for Top Hat: You must use your legal name, verified
ASU.EDU email address, and your 10-digit ASU student ID number
when setting up your Top Hat account. This is essential for linking your
Top Hat assignments with our Canvas course. Failure to use your ASU email
and ID will result in not receiving course credit for the work that you have
done because you did not register correctly. If needed, you can update your
account with the proper ASU information by going to your Top Hat account
settings, and your work will start to count toward credit from that point on,
but not retroactively for assignments that you may have missed due to not
being registered with your ASU account information. See the Technical
Support section below to contact the Top Hat tech support team if you need
help registering.
The cheapest and most efficient way to purchase the textbook is directly
from the Top Hat website using the link above. If you purchase the book from
the bookstore, they will send you a code in the mail that you will enter into
Top Hat when you register for an account.
The rest of the required and optional materials are available on our course site.
SOC 352 Jennifer L. Harrison, 3
PhD
