JIANG SOC1020-001 Syllabus 1
SOC1020-001 Globalization – The Transformation of Social Worlds (CRN 42799)
MSU Denver Summer 2017
Time/Location: Online Instructor: Dr. Ting Jiang
Email: tjiang@msudenver.edu Office hour: by appointment and only online
Welcome and my teaching philosophy
Dear Roadrunners, welcome to my class! My teaching philosophy is greatly influenced by C.
Wright Mills’ “Sociological Imagination,” by which he suggests people see individual troubles
as public issues, and be able to connect their individual experiences with the “larger historical
scene.” Coming from an international background, my teaching also has strong comparative
and cross-national focus so as to better prepare you in a globalized world. To me, the
defining moment of effective teaching is when students begin to see the connection between
theory and empirical reality, and how everyday experiences fit into the tapestry of global
politics, economy, and culture.
Course Description
This course focuses on the causes and consequences of globalization throughout the world
from a sociological perspective. It explores the many ways globalization expresses itself in
different regions. Emphasis is placed on the ways in which globalization affects various
societal bodies such as economic, political, medical, and religious institutions. The course
also explores how globalization relates to social processes such as culture, migration,
technology, crime, and war.
This course employs global approach and explains the globalization impact on everyday
lives. Examples will be drawn from both inside and outside of the United States for
comparative purposes.
Student Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
1. Define Sociology and describe how it differs from other social sciences
2. Understand how to analyze social phenomena using the Sociological Imagination
3. Distinguish between various methods of empirical data analysis
4. Identify the major ethical rules that guide research with human subjects
5. Demonstrate basic geographic knowledge of major regions of the world
6. Identify major sociological theories of globalization
7. Understand the process of globalization and how it applies in different cultural contexts
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Required text
Ritzer, George and Paul Dean. 2015. Globalization: A Basic Text. Malden, MA: WileyBlackwell. (ISBN-13: 978-1-118-68712-3)
Course requirements
1. Course Contract (1 point, not counted toward the final grade)
Location: Content
Please download the attachment, fill it out, sign it electronically, and upload the contract
back to “assignments.” Deadline: 11:59pm, Sunday, Jun 11, 2017. If I do not receive your
signed course contract by the deadline, I assume you do not want to take this class.
2. Online discussions (15%)
Location: Discussion Board
There are 4 discussions in the semester (during week 1, 2, 4, and 6). Your participation is
REQUIRED for ALL 4 discussions. You need to post your initial response (worth 8 points,
250 minimum word count requirement) by 11:59pm Wednesday of that week. You are
REQUIRED to comment on at least two classmates’ posts (100 minimum word count
requirement) by 11:59pm Sunday to get full participation points (worth 2 points).
For example, in week 1, you need to post your Animoto self-introduction (no word count
requirement) by 11:59pm, Wed., Jun. 7, 2017. A minimum of 2 response posts (no word
count requirement) are due by 11:59pm Sun., Jun 11, 2017.
*Please note: your comments on your classmates’ posts must be substantive. Examples
like “Great job,” “Good!” are not substantive responses. Non-substantive responses
receive a “0.” Late postings (either initial or responses posts) receive a “0.”
Word count requirement
Except for Week 1’s Animoto self-introduction post (no word count requirement), all other
initial postings have a 250 minimum word count requirement. All your responses posts,
except for week 1 Animoto self-introduction post, have a 100 word count requirement
(worth 1 point each response post, 2 points total). You need to provide word count at the
end of your posts, for example: “Word count (365).” There are word count tools in Mac
and PC. You don’t need to count words manually. Word count is also displayed at the
bottom right corner of the window where you type your discussion postings.
Extra credit for discussion
You receive extra credit (1 point) for each additional response posts after fulfilling the
minimum 2 response posts requirement. These additional response posts have to fulfill
the same requirement: 100 minimum word count requirement + due by 11:59pm on
Sundays. The extra credits you receive will only count toward your discussion points. For
example, an extra credit of 5 points from discussion= 1 point (5*20%) toward your final
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3. Weekly quizzes (20%)
Location: Content\Weekly quizzes
There are weekly quizzes to complete every week, including exam weeks and final paper
week. Each weekly quiz has 10 questions (multiple choice/True or False). Weekly quizzes
are released at 12am on the Monday of each week. You have a whole week to complete
the quizzes (weekly deadline: 11:59pm of every Sunday). No late submissions are
accepted. Please note: you can take weekly quizzes multiple times till the deadline and
the highest score will be recorded. There are no time limits for online quizzes.
Make-up quiz policy: There are no make-ups for weekly quizzes under whatever
circumstances even with written evidence (including technical difficulties). This policy is
strictly enforced, no exception, no matter what! Please be aware that the instructor
does not control the technology side of the class and will not be able to solve your
technical problems. If you incur technical difficulty, it is your responsibility to contact
Blackboard 24/7 tech support: 1-888-915-9535. The call center keeps a log of all the
calls and will inform the instructor should an arrangement be made for a specific student.
In short: don’t wait till the last minute to complete your quizzes!
4. Exams and makeup policies (45%)
Location: Content\Exams
There will be three exams (in week 3, 5, and 8). Each exam consists of 25 multiple
choice/True or False questions (2 point each, 50 points total), and two essay questions
(25 points each, 50 points total).
These exams are NOT cumulative. Once you begin, you have 2 hours to complete
each exam.
Exam 1: available week 3 from Mon., Jun. 19 (12:00am) to Sun., Jun. 25 (11:59pm),
covering chapters 1-5.
Exam 2: available week 5 from Mon., Jul. 3 (12:00am) to Sun., Jul. 9 (11:59pm), covering
chapters 6-10.
Exam 3: available week 8 from Mon., Jul. 24 (12:00am) to Sat. Jul. 29 (11:59pm),
covering chapters 11-15.
It is a reminder that this online class ends on a Saturday! No more submission of
any assignment (including Exam 3) will be accepted after Jul. 29, 2017.
Make-up exam policy: There are no make-ups for online exams under whatever
circumstances even with written evidence. Once an exam is expired, it will NOT be reopened. This policy is strictly enforced, no exception, no matter what! Please be aware
that the instructor does not control the technology side of the class and will not be
able to solve your technical problems. If you incur technical difficulty, it is your
responsibility to contact Blackboard tech support at 1-888-915-9535. The call center
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for a specific student. In short: don’t wait till the last minute to complete your exams!
5. Final paper (20%)
Location: Content
An electronic copy of the final paper has to be uploaded by 11:59pm, Sunday, July 23
2017 at Blackboard “Content\Final paper.” The paper will be automatically verified via
SafeAssign (plagiarism detecting service). If your paper is not submitted via
SafeAssign by the deadline, it will be assigned a grade of “0” point
a. Emailed papers will NOT be accepted (receive “0” credit);
b. Handwritten essays will NOT be accepted (receive “0” credit);
Late policy
Do not wait till the last minute to work on your essays. No late essays will be accepted for
whatever circumstances (including technical difficulties), even with documented
evidence.
*****Final Paper Instructions *****
Late Paper/Emailed Paper Not Accepted
This application paper will be in three parts, with a minimum of 4 pages. Please do not go
over 20 pages. All papers should be typed with font 12, Times New Roman, double
space, 1 inch margin on each side. All page numbers should be printed on the bottom
center area. If you include a cover page and/or a reference page, they do not count
toward the 4 minimum pages of the paper.
The primary goal of this paper is to analyze a current event using sociological
concepts and theories acquired from this class. This current event has to address
the theme of this class: “Globalization: the Transformation of Social Worlds.”
Start thinking early to find a specific topic of your choice. You are required to use at
least TWO outside sources (1 from a peer reviewed source, and 1 from a popular
source) in your paper. A guide will be distributed online to help you find a peerreviewed source.
Pick your topic: A current event refers to something that is happening in the world at
present, for example, U.S. withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement, Cuba’s booming
tourism, spread of terrorism, China’s advancement in space technology, etc. This current
event can be based upon your personal observation or a report from the mass media (an
example of popular source). If you use what has been reported in the mass media, you
must properly cite the source from which you get your report. It is a Sociology course and
I expect proper ASA citations in the paper. Examples of ASA formatting can be found at
OWL: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/583/01/
The most important thing: The most important thing is how you apply sociological
concepts and theories to analyze an event that addresses the globalization course theme.
A paper that is purely base upon your personal opinion does not fulfill this essential
requirement. You will need to use at least 8 sociological concepts and 1 theory in theJIANG SOC1020-001 Syllabus 5
analysis. For all the sociological concepts that are included in the paper to fulfill the
requirement, they have to be defined first, provided with in-text citation, and then
applied in the analysis. When you define concepts, you can use Ritzer and Dean’s
textbook as source of reference. Though a textbook is viewed as a peer reviewed source,
it does not count toward as an “outside source.” So textbook alone does not fulfill this
requirement.
Example of ASA in-text citation when you define a concept: “world system theory”
……, world system theory best explains this situation. “World system theory sees the
world divided mainly between the core and the periphery with the latter dependent on, and
exploited by, the core nation-states” (Ritzer and Dean 2015:62).
If a concept is used in the paper without definition and/or in-text citation, you have NOT
fulfilled the requirement. Help the instructor locate your concepts by providing in-text
citations for your definitions.
SafeAssign (SA) report and procedures for incidences of plagiarism
Both you and the instructor will receive a copy of your SafeAssign report with a similarity
score.
Any similarity score in the SA report between 40-80% will receive an automatic F for the
paper (0 points toward the final grade) and a report will be submitted to the Student
Conduct and Conflict Resolution Services (SCCR).
Any similarity score in the SA report between 81-100% will receive an automatic F for the
whole course and a report will be submitted to the Student Conduct and Conflict
Resolution Services (SCCR).
Your paper needs to address EVERYTHING in the instructions below
Part I: Introduction (1 page, 10 pts)
1) Define globalization. Please use the textbook as source of reference. Any definition
outside of the book receive 0 point (2 pts)
2) Summarize what you have learned in this class and discuss in what ways have
globalization transformed our social worlds. (5 pts)
3) Find examples outside of the Unites States to support your answer in the above
question. (3 pts)
Part II: Current events description (1/2 page, 5 pts)
1) Pick one current event that is relevant to theme of globalization and discuss why you
want to analyze a current event on this topic.
Part II: Analysis (2-3 pages, 60 points)
1) Based on what you’ve learned in the classroom and the textbook, is there anything
you can use to address this current event? Please use at least 8 sociological concepts
in the analysis. These concepts need to be identified, defined, and then applied in the
analysis. (48 pts)JIANG SOC1020-001 Syllabus 6
2) Please use at least one globalization theory to analyze this current event. This theory
needs to be identified, defined, and applied in the analysis (12 pts)
Part III. Conclusion (1/2 page, 5 pts)
1) Do you see the connection between what you learned from the lecture/textbook and
the real life around you? Please identify this connection explicitly.
Part IV. Reference to outside sources (10 pts)
1) Requirement of using outside sources: throughout the paper, you must use a minimum
of ONE peer reviewed source AND a minimum of ONE popular source to support your
argument.
Part V: ASA Formatted Citations (5 pts)
Part VI: Grammar, Spelling, paper formatting, minimum of 4 pages requirement (5 pts)
Grading Rubric for the final paper (100 points total)
CATEGORY Outstanding Above Average Average Below Average Failed
Introduction “Globalization”
defined” (1 pt)
Course reflection
included (2 pts)
Examples outside of
the Unites States
included (2pts)
“Globalization
defined” (1 pt)
Brief course reflection
included; (1 pt)
Examples outside of
the Unites States
included (2pts)
“Globalization”
defined (1 pt)
Course reflection
lacking (0.5 pt)
Examples outside
of the Unites
States not
appropriate (0.2
pts)
“Globalization” not
defined” (0 pt)
Course reflection
severely lacking
(0.2 pt)
Examples outside of
the Unites States not
appropriate (0.2 pt)
“Globalization” not
defined” (0 pt)
No course
reflection (0 pt)
Examples outside
of the Unites
States not
included (0pts)
Current Event
Description
(current event
should be
within the past
12 months)
Current event
relevant to the
theme.
Author included a
brief, yet informative,
summary. (15 pts)
Current event relevant
to the theme.
Summary needed
some elaboration.
(10 pts)
Current event
relevant to the
theme.
Summary lacked
clarity in some
areas. (5 pts)
Current event not
relevant to the theme.
Summary of current
event not clear, needs
much elaboration.
(2 pts)
Current event is
NOT relevant to
the theme.
No summary of
current event
included. (0 pt)
Sociological
Concepts and
Theory
Identified
Clearly identified ≥ 8
relevant sociological
concepts and ≥1
theory from the
textbook. (20 pts)
Clearly identified 5-7
relevant sociological
concepts and 1
sociological theory
from the textbook.
(12-16 pts)
Clearly identified
3-4 relevant
sociological
concepts and 1
sociological theory
from the textbook.
(8-10 pts)
Clearly identified 1-2
relevant sociological
concepts and 1
sociological theory
from the textbook.
(4-6 pts)
Did not clearly
identify any
sociological
concepts and/or
theory (0 pt)
Sociological
Concepts
Defined
Clearly defined ≥8
relevant sociological
concepts and ≥ 1
sociological concept
using the text (20
pts). Please note:
any definition
outside of the
textbook receives a
“0.”
Clearly defined 5-7
relevant sociological
concepts and 1
sociological theory
from the textbook.
(12-16 pts)
Clearly defined 3-4
relevant
sociological
concepts and 1
sociological theory
from the textbook.
(8-10 pts)
Clearly defined 1-2
relevant sociological
concepts and 1
sociological theory
from the textbook.
(4-6 pts)
Did not include
text definitions of
sociological
concepts and/or
theory. (0 pt)
Application of
concepts and
theory
Clearly applied ≥8
relevant sociological
concepts and ≥ 1
sociological theory to
analysis of the
current event. (20
pts)
Clearly applied 5-7
relevant sociological
concepts and 1
sociological theory
from the textbook.
(12-16 pts)
Clearly applied 3-4
relevant
sociological
concepts and 1
sociological theory
from the textbook.
(8-10 pts)
Clearly applied 1-2
relevant sociological
concepts and 1
sociological theory
from the textbook.
(4-6 pts)
Did not apply
sociological
concepts and/or
theory to analysis
of current event.
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Grading
4 Discussions 15%
8 Weekly quizzes 20%
3 Exams 45%
Final paper 20%
Total 100%
Extra credit if any
Formula to calculate your final grade:
Total points per category: Your semester accumulated points:
Discussions: 40 total points your points/40*15
Weekly quizzes: 80 total points your points/80*20
Exams: 300 total points your points/200*45
Final paper your points/100*20
Total score Sum all the scores in this column
Extra credit (if any) not to exceed 5 pts
Conclusion Solid conclusion
wraps up the main
ideas of the paper.
(5 pts)
Conclusion partially
addresses main ideas
of the paper. (4 pts)
Conclusion lacks
connection to the
main ideas of the
paper. (3 pts)
Conclusion is
irrelevant to the main
idea of the paper.
(2 pts)
No conclusion at
all. (0 pt)
Reference to
outside
sources
Clearly cited outside
sources with a
minimum of 1
popular source, and
1 peer reviewed
source. (10 pts)
Clearly cited outside
sources. Both of them
are popular sources
or both of them are
peer reviewed
sources. (8 pts)
Clearly cited 1
outside source
(either popular or
peer reviewed)
(5 pts)
Mentioned, but did not
clearly cite outside
sources. (2 pts)
Did made
reference to
outside sources.
(0 pt)
ASA Formatted
Citations
Included ASA
formatted in-text
citations and full
references for ALL
paraphrased and
quoted work. (5 pts)
Minor errors in ASA
formatting of citations.
(4 pts)
Multiple errors in
ASA formatting of
citations. (3 pts)
Missing some
citations, and errors in
ASA formatting.
(2 pts)
No citations
included. (0 pt)
Grammar,
Spelling, paper
formatting,
minimum of 4
pages
Author makes no
errors in grammar or
spelling that distract
the reader from the
content. (2 pts)
Paper correctly
formatted according
to the guideline (1
pt)
Page requirement
fulfilled (2 pt)
Author makes a
couple errors in
grammar or spelling
that distract the
reader from the
content. (1 pts)
Author makes a
few errors in
grammar or
spelling that
distract the reader
from the content.
(0.5 pt)
Author makes multiple
errors in grammar or
spelling that distract
the reader from the
content. (0.1 pts)
Author makes so
many errors in
grammar and
spelling that the
intent of the paper
cannot be
understood. (0 pt)JIANG SOC1020-001 Syllabus 8
Letter grade cut-off (base on the sum of your weighted points in the 100 scale plus extra
credit points if any).
A 90-100
A- 88-89.9
B+ 85-87.9
B 80-84.9
B- 78-79.9
C+ 75-77.9
C 70-74.9
C- 68-69.9
D 60-67.9
F 59.9 and below
Please note: your credits/points will be posted at blackboard’s gradebook. Please notify the
instructor of any discrepancy as soon as possible. Extra credit might help you with your letter
grade, but only limited to one grade above. For example, you grade might improve from B to
B+, but not B to A-.
Lecture schedule
DATE TOPIC READINGS & ASSIGNMENTS
Week 1 Introduction to the course Syllabus, course contract
Overview: globalization Ch. 1, 2
Course contract due, Animoto discussion
Sunday, Jun 11, 2017 Weekly quiz
Week 2 Theories of globalization Ch. 3, 4
History of globalization Discussion topic 1
Weekly quiz
Week 3 Political globalization Ch. 5
Exam 1 (12am Jun 19-11:59pm Jun 25) Weekly quiz
Covering chapter 1-5
Week 4 Economic globalization Ch. 6, 7, 8
Cultural globalization Weekly quiz
Discussion topic 2
Week 5 Technology and globalization Ch. 9, 10
Migration and globalization Weekly quiz
Exam 2 (12am Jul. 3-11:59pm Jul. 9)
Covering Chapter 6-10
Week 6 Globalization and the environment Ch. 11, 12
Negative global flows and processes Weekly quiz
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Week 7 Globalization and inequality Ch. 13, 14
Final paper due 11:59pm, Sun. Jul. 23 Weekly quiz
Week 8 Futures of Globalization Ch. 15
Exam 3 (12am Jul. 24-11:59pm Jul. 29) Weekly quiz
Covering chapters 11-15
***************** Online Classroom Policies ********************
Please read before signing the course contract
What to expect in an online classroom
Online classes are designed for the student who cannot attend class in the traditional
classroom setting. Instead of face-to-face instruction which requires you to show up at
specific time and day at a certain location, online instruction use an e-learning platform, like
this one, to deliver teaching and manage learning outcomes. Here, you can download, read,
or print any course materials (syllabus, handouts, assignment, and anything else you need to
complete the course requirements). You decide when you are going to sign on and take the
class, and manage your own pace under the general guidance set out in the course syllabus.
Contact information and how to email me
I can’t emphasize enough how important it is for us to have GOOD COMMUNICAITON in this
online class. Since there are no face-to-face interactions, I rely on emails to get in touch with
every one of you.
Reaching you:
I rely on the new Blackboard Learn “Send Email” function to reach all of you. It is your
responsibility to make sure your msudenver email address is working.
Get in touch with your instructor: (email is the preferred way of communication)
1. Simply reply to one of my emails sent to the class;
2. Click “Send Email,” this act will send an email directly to my msudenver address;
3. Include your name and the course info (Ex. SOC 1020) in the subject line.
Recipe for success
To achieve successful learning outcomes, you need to be a self-motivator, without the
physical presence of an instructor on your side. This means, you need to be a good organizer
and planner, and stick to your schedule once it is finalized. I expect you to check class
announcements everyday, read your textbook(s) carefully, completes and turn in every
assignment on time, and take quizzes and exams as scheduled.
Save your files!
Keep a hardcopy of ALL your submitted documents. You know what happens when you
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Makeup exam policy
There are NO make-up exams or quizzes offered in this class, regardless if you have written
evidence. This is an online classroom. The most important skill to survive and prosper in an
online classroom setting is time management. You control your own pace.
Withdrawal Policy
Students will be expected to know and observe the MSU Denver regulations regarding
Withdrawal (W). It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from a course. Withdrawal
deadlines for part-of-term classes vary.
Last Day to Withdraw (Full Semester Classes) and Receive “W”: Tu. July 11, 2017.
Students who have questions about tuition and fees refund deadlines should contact the
Office of Student Accounts at 303-556-6188.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities:
Students who need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the
instructor to discuss their specific needs. Students will need to provide the instructor with a
disability verification letter from the Access Center before appropriate accommodations can
be made. Failure to notify the instructor in a timely fashion may hinder the college’s ability to
assist students to successfully complete the course.
The Metropolitan State University of Denver does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
creed, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability in admission or access to, or
treatment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX and
Section 504 may be referred to Dr. Percy Morehouse, Director, Equal Opportunity,
Metropolitan State University of Denver, 303.556.2939; or to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S.
Department of Education, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80204.
Discrimination based on disability in admission to, access to or operation of programs,
services or activities of the university is prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Academic Dishonesty:
Academic dishonesty is a serious offense at the University because it diminishes the quality
of scholarship and the learning experience for everyone on campus. An act of Academic
Dishonesty may lead to sanctions including a reduction in grade, probation, suspension, or
expulsion. Academic dishonesty includes cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, submitting the
same paper or work for more than one class, and facilitating academic dishonesty. For
definitions and more information, see the Student Handbook which is available online through
ConnectU.
Class Attendance on Religious Holidays
Students at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) who, because of their
sincerely held religious beliefs, are unable to attend classes, take examinations, participate in
graded activities or submit graded assignments on particular days shall without penalty be
excused from such classes and be given a meaningful opportunity to make up such
examinations and graded activities or assignments provided that advance written notice that
the student will be absent for religious reasons is given to the faculty members during the first
two weeks of the semester.JIANG SOC1020-001 Syllabus 11
Nothing in paragraph one of this policy shall require MSU Denver faculty members to
reschedule classes, repeat lectures or other ungraded activities or provide ungraded
individualized instruction solely for the benefit of students who, for religious reasons, are
unable to attend regularly scheduled classes or activities. However, presentations, critiques,
conferences and similar activities involving individual students shall be scheduled to avoid
conflicts with such students’ religious observances or holidays provided that reasonable
advance notice of scheduling conflicts is given to faculty members. Because classroom
attendance and participation is an important aspect of learning, MSU Denver students should
not register for courses if regularly scheduled classes or activities routinely conflict with their
religious observances or holidays (e.g., conflicts resulting in weekly absences for an entire
semester).
Any MSU Denver student who believes that an MSU Denver faculty member has violated this
policy is entitled to seek relief under Section V of the MSU Denver Equal Opportunity
Grievance Procedure.
For a more detailed copy of the syllabus policies from the College of Letters, Arts and
Sciences Dean’s office, please go to our department home page at
http://www.msudenver.edu/soc/
Non-discrimination statement
From time to time, I might give examples and make comments that challenge your way of
thinking and belief system. Please understand that these examples and comments are not
meant to discriminate any social group in our society. If you feel my comments are
inappropriate, please raise your concerns in the classroom and let’s have an open
discussion. This is the best way to promote a free and fair intellectual environment as well as
multiculturalism in the classroom.
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COLLEGE OF LETTERS, ARTS, AND SCIENCES
SYLLABUS POLICIES – Summer 2017
Students are responsible for full knowledge of the provisions and regulations pertaining to all aspects of
their attendance at MSU Denver, and should familiarize themselves with the policies found in the MSU
Denver Catalog. http://catalog.msudenver.edu/
WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE
Students should be aware that any kind of withdrawal can have a negative impact on some types of
financial aid and scholarships. For further information, click on read the Withdrawals page.
The Withdrawal (W) notation is assigned when a student officially withdraws from a course via the Student
Hub after the drop deadline (census date) and before the withdrawal deadline posted in the 2016-2017
Academic Calendar. http://msudenver.edu/financialaid/undergraduate/keepingawards/withdrawals/ Deadlines
differ proportionally for courses offered during part of a semester, including late-start and weekend
courses. Students should refer to the Student Detail Schedule via the Student Hub to review drop andJIANG SOC1020-001 Syllabus 12
withdrawal deadlines for individual courses. When a student withdraws from a course, no academic credit
is awarded. The course remains on the student’s academic record with a “W” notation and counts toward
the student’s attempted hours. The course is not calculated in the student’s GPA or quality points.
Students who withdraw from a course are responsible for the full tuition and fees for that course. After the
withdrawal deadline, students may not withdraw from a course and will be assigned the grade earned
based on the course syllabus. A student-initiated withdrawal will appear as an “F” on the student’s
academic record in any case of academic misconduct resulting in a permanent “F”.
For more information see the Withdrawal page.
http://catalog.msudenver.edu/content.php?catoid=23&navoid=1301%23Grades_Notations#withdrawal
For your drop/refund or Withdrawal dates logon to your STUDENT HUB account and look at your
Student Detail Schedule.
ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL
The Administrative Withdrawal (AW) notation is assigned when a student requests to be withdrawn from a
course due to unforeseen or extenuating circumstances beyond the student’s control.
Students may withdrawal themselves online through the withdrawal deadline. Students should meet with
an academic advisor prior to withdrawing from a course. After the withdrawal deadline, students may
submit a request for AW due to unforeseen or extenuating circumstances.
For more information see Administrative Withdrawal page.
http://catalog.msudenver.edu/content.php?catoid=23&navoid=1301%23Grades_Notations#administrativewithdr
awal
INCOMPLETE POLICY
The Incomplete (I) notation may be assigned when a student who is achieving satisfactory progress in a
course and who has completed most class assignments is unable to take the final examination and/or does
not complete all class assignments due to unusual circumstances, such as hospitalization or disability.
Incomplete work denoted by the Incomplete “I” notation must be completed within one calendar year or
earlier, at the discretion of the faculty member. If the incomplete work is not completed within one year, the
“I” notation will convert to an “F.” Students must have completed at least 75% of the course work to qualify
for consideration for an incomplete. The student must be passing the course in order to be granted an
incomplete. The course counts toward the student’s attempted hours, does not count toward earned hours,
and is not calculated in the GPA or quality points.
Determination of eligibility does not guarantee that an incomplete will be granted. Students who meet the
qualifications may request an incomplete from the faculty member who is teaching the course. The
decision to grant an incomplete is up to the faculty member or at the department chair’s discretion. The
decision to grant an incomplete as an accommodation based on a student’s disability shall be made by the
faculty member or the department chair, if the faculty member is not available, in consultation with the
Director of the Access Center.
If an incomplete is granted, the student and instructor should fill out and sign an Incomplete Agreement
form to clarify what the student needs to do to complete the course.
For further information see the Incomplete notation page.
http://catalog.msudenver.edu/content.php?catoid=23&navoid=1301%23Grades_Notations#incomplete
BEST GRADE STANDS
A student’s grades for repeated courses will be removed from GPA calculations up to 18 semester hours,
regardless of the original grade earned. If a student repeats more than 18 credit hours, the student may
designate which of the course grades are removed from GPA calculations (up to 18 semester hours). Only
the best grade and its associated credit will be calculated in the GPA and earned hours totals. OtherJIANG SOC1020-001 Syllabus 13
attempts for the course will appear on the official academic record but will be annotated to indicate they do
not count for academic credit or GPA calculation. This policy applies only to courses taken at MSU Denver,
and it does not apply to courses designated as repeatable toward degree requirements.
For more information see the Best Grade Stands page.
http://catalog.msudenver.edu/content.php?catoid=23&navoid=1301&hl=%22Best+grade+stands%22&returnto=s
earch%23best_grade_stand#best_grade_stands
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
As students, faculty, staff and administrators of Metropolitan State University of Denver, it is our
responsibility to uphold and maintain an academic environment that furthers scholarly inquiry, creative
activity and the application of knowledge. We will not tolerate academic dishonesty. We will demonstrate
honesty and integrity in all activities related to our learning and scholarship. We will not plagiarize, fabricate
information or data, cheat on tests or exams, steal academic material, or submit work to more than one
class without full disclosure.
For further information see the Academic Integrity
http://catalog.msudenver.edu/content.php?catoid=23&navoid=1302&hl=%22academic+dishonesty%22&returnto
=search%23AcademicHonesty#AcademicHonesty and Academic Dishonesty page.
https://www.msudenver.edu/deanofstudents/studentconduct/academicintegrity/academicdishonesty/
PROHIBITION ON SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
Metropolitan State University of Denver prohibits sexual misconduct in any form, including sexual assault
or sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and other forms of nonconsensual sexual conduct, including stalking
and electronic harassment. Forms of intimate partner violence, including dating violence and domestic
violence, are also prohibited under this policy. Students, faculty, staff and visitors, should be able to live,
study, and work in an environment free from sexual misconduct. It is the policy of MSU Denver that sexual
misconduct in any form will not be excused or tolerated. Retaliation in any form for reporting such sexual
misconduct or for cooperating in a sexual misconduct investigation is strictly prohibited and will be
addressed as a separate violation of the Student Code of Conduct. This policy is promulgated under Title
IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq., and its implementing
regulations, 34 C.F.R. Part 106; Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000c).
For further information, see the Title IX page
https://www.msudenver.edu/deanofstudents/sexualmisconducttitleix/ and refer to the Student Code of
Conduct page.
http://catalog.msudenver.edu/content.php?catoid=23&navoid=1405&hl=%22sexual+misconduct%22&returnto=s
earch
ACCOMMODATIONS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
The Metropolitan State University of Denver is committed to making reasonable accommodations to assist
individuals with disabilities in reaching their academic potential. If you have a disability which may impact
your performance, attendance, or grades in this class and are requesting accommodations, then you must
first register with the Access Center, located in the Plaza Building, Suite 122, 303-556-8387.
The Access Center is the designated department responsible for coordinating accommodations and
services for students with disabilities. Accommodations will not be granted prior to my receipt of your
faculty notification letter from the Access Center. Please note that accommodations are never provided
retroactively (i.e., prior to the receipt of your faculty notification letter.) Once I am in receipt of your official
Access Center faculty accommodation letter, I would be happy to meet with you to discuss your
accommodations. All discussions will remain confidential. Further information is available by visiting the
Access Center website. http://www.msudenver.edu/access/
CLASS ATTENDANCE ON RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS
Students at MSU Denver who, because of their sincerely held religious beliefs, are unable to attend
classes, take examinations, participate in graded activities or submit graded assignments on particular
days shall without penalty be excused from such classes and be given a meaningful opportunity to makeJIANG SOC1020-001 Syllabus 14
up such examinations and graded activities or assignments provided that advance written notice that the
student will be absent for religious reasons is given to the faculty members during the first two weeks of the
semester.
For further information, see the Class Attendance policies page.
http://catalog.msudenver.edu/content.php?catoid=23&navoid=1302#ClassAttendance
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION POLICY
Electronic communication (i.e., email and personal portal announcements) is a rapid, efficient and costeffective form of communication. Consequently, reliance on electronic communication is expanding among
students, faculty, staff and administration at MSU Denver. Because of this increasing reliance and
acceptance of electronic communication, forms of electronic communication have become in fact the
means of official communication to students, faculty and staff within MSU Denver. This policy
acknowledges this fact and formally makes electronic communication an official means of communication
for the University.
For more information, see the Electronic Communication policy page.
http://catalog.msudenver.edu/content.php?catoid=23&navoid=1404&hl=%22official+means+of+communication
%22&returnto=search%23Electronic_Communication_Policy#Electronic_Communication_Policy
FRESH START
Students returning from a period of absence from MSU Denver may request that credit and grades from
designated semesters previously attempted at MSU Denver not be calculated in GPA’s or total earned
hours. If such a “Fresh Start” is approved, all courses from designated semesters will appear on the official
academic record but will be annotated to indicate they do not count for academic credit or GPA calculation.
For more information, see the Fresh Start page.
http://catalog.msudenver.edu/content.php?catoid=23&navoid=1301&hl=%22Fresh+start%22&returnto=search%
23freshstart#freshstart
NOTE: If you have any difficulty accessing the hyperlinks in this document, please inform the instructor.