(4) LONG PASS:  You are also required to give a 5 to 7-minute prescheduled LONG PASS PRESENTATION using a visual aid such as Power Point, Presi, Emaze or other visual computer-based application over a pre-approved sociological topic.  You should use your own Sociological Imagination (to be discussed) to apply to a real-life situation. We will review the terms of an acceptable LONG PASS and schedule your LONG PASS during the second week of class.  There is no make-up available if you do not give your LONG PASS when scheduled.

If a scheduling conflict arises before the date of your LONG PASS, you are should contact me to reschedule your LONG PASS at a more convenient time. (The discretion for granting a rescheduled LONG PASS rests solely with me.)  Your LONG PASS measures competencies in critical thinking, information organization, communication, and presenting information in a social situation and is scored at a maximum of 100 points.

(5)  DRAW PLAY:  There is a five-page DRAW PLAY WRITING ASSIGNMENT due at HALFTIME on OCTOBER 15, 2019.  (See PLAYBOOK).  You will use a sociological concept to analyze an issue in popular culture.  The criteria for the DRAW PLAY will be discussed during the second week of class.  You could score up to 100 points on the DRAW PLAY.  A DRAW PLAY measures competencies in writing, comprehension, information organization, goal setting and social interaction.

(6)  BLITZES:  EXAMS

There will be four BLITZES during the semester that will be made up of objective questions including of True-False, Multiple Choice and Fill-in-the-Blank and short answer questions.  You may score up to 100 points on each BLITZ.  Although the Final BLITZ will cover the final 25% of course content, it may also contain questions covering all of the material presented in the course.  There will be Reviews before each scheduled BLITZ.  Reviews and sample test questions may be posted on Blackboard one class period before the scheduled test date. You may use your class notes on each of the four BLITZES.  BLITZES measure competencies in memory, information organization, note-taking, critical thinking and test-taking. 

(8)  EXTRA POINTS

Extra credit assignments that are scheduled intermittently during the semester are called EXTRA POINTS.  EXTRA POINTS may include but not limited to information presented by representatives from a variety of TCC Campus Services such as the Campus Police, Reading and Writing Center, Library, Student Life, etc.  EXTRA POINTS are worth 5 to 25 points depending upon the rigors of the task.

(9)  TWO MINUTE DRILLS:  LATE ASSIGNMENTS AND MAKE-UP WORK

The scores for late assignments may be reduced by a letter grade or more unless I approve the late assignment by prior to the due date.

It is advised that should an unforeseeable problem (that could interfere with class performance) occur, notify the instructor so that alternate arrangements may be made.  The material accompanying the text and handouts should be treated as required reading and may be included in the class discussion and exams. You are, therefore, responsible for all assigned text reading, as well as all the information that is discussed or otherwise included in class.  You should be aware of all assignment, presentation, and exam dates that are listed in the accompanying calendar without reminder from the instructor.  You are expected to be prepared (completed assigned readings) to discuss pertinent topics each class period as scheduled.  You who attend class unprepared should expect your grades to be negatively affected as a result. All assignments are to be turned in at the beginning of class on the date due unless otherwise instructed.  Any assignment handed in late on the date due will receive no credit unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor to submit a late assignment.  There are no exceptions.  Again, this means sickness, no printer cartridge, computer error, illness, funerals, flat tire, no parking place etc.

TOTAL POSSIBLE COURSE POINTS

1.     Game Plan Binder:                   100

2.     Team Talks:                         100

3.     4th & 2 PLAYS:                      100

4.     Long Pass:                          100

5.     Draw Play:                          100

6.     Blitzes:                            400

7.     Game Attendance:                    100

8.     Extra Points:                        50

9.     Total Points Possible:             1000

COURSE GRADING:

·       A = 90 – 100%.       900-1000 points

·       B = 80 – 89%.         800-899 points

·       C = 70 – 79%.         700-799 points

·       D = 60 – 69%.         600-699 points

·       F = 59% or less.          599 points or less

MEANING OF LETTER GRADES

A:  Earned by work whose excellent quality indicates a full mastery of the subject and course assignments are of extraordinary distinction. 

B:  Earned by work that indicates a good comprehension of the course material, a good command of the skills needed to work with the course material, and the student’s full engagement with the course requirements and activities.

C:  Earned by work that indicates an adequate and satisfactory, comprehension of the course material and the skills needed to work with the course material and indicates the student has met basic requirements for completing assigned work and participating in class activities.

D:  Earned by work that is unsatisfactory but that indicates some minimal command of the course materials and some minimal participation in class activities that is worthy of course credit.

F:  Earned by work that is unsatisfactory and unworthy of course credit.