Student Contract
 Soc 4013: Sociological Theory

 

Read each statement carefully and sign below. If you do not feel you are able to agree to this contract, please plan to drop the course as soon as possible. If you have questions, please see me after class.

  1. I have read and understand the guidelines and requirements in the course outline, syllabus, and schedule. I have also read and understand the plagiarism statements for RSU.

  2. I understand that I am to maintain contact with my professor through regular attendance as well as through the RSU email system.

  3. I understand that I need to study the materials off of the Internet course pages on a regular basis.

  4. I understand that a 3-hour credit course, in addition to the typical 3 hours of contact time per week, usually requires at least 5-6 additional hours of time per week. I understand this means I should expect to spend approximately 8-10 hours per week on this course.

  5. I understand that active reading and participation are required for this course. I understand that this class requires that I complete answers to the study guide before taking each exam. I further understand the importance of mastering the vocabulary for both weekly quizzes as well as a significant portion of each exam.

  6. I understand that works studied in this course may contain controversial and / or potentially sensitive material. I will be civil at all times with my classmates and my professor and expect civility from others.

 

Signature________________________________________________________

 

In return for your agreement you can expect that I will treat you in a fair and equitable manner. I have high expectations for my students, but they are not unreasonable. Should you send me an e-mail through the RSU system you can expect a timely (though not instant) response. Assuming that you are of junior or senior standing, have reasonably good writing skills, and will put the work into the course that is required, you should do fine.

I look forward to teaching the course.

Dr. Frank W. Elwell, Professor of Sociology