Sociology Courses | January 9, 2006

[drgrissom.livejournal.com]

Sociology of Violence: 2nd Period

Welcome to class, everyone. My name is Dr. Grissom, although feel free to drop the title. With that lack of formality in mind, let's jump right in. First, please consult the roster and take a syllabus.



1 Intro
2 Gender
3 Race/Ethnicity/Hate Crimes
4 Youth Violence
5 Gang Violence
6 Mass Murder and Workplace Violence
7 The Prison System/The Death Penalty
8 Law Enforcement
9 Gun and Weapon Control
10 Political Violence
11 War and the military
12 Terrorism
13 TBA
14 TBA
15 Finals

I've been slammed at work all day, sorry for the delay. The last two weeks I am leaving open, the official syllabi will be updated ASAP.

"Due to the often upsetting nature of this course, I would like to spend this first class having you introduce yourselves, and share, if not why you are taking this course or your history with the subject matter, what you hope to learn here. Also, if there are any subjects that might be difficult for you, please feel free to stop by after class and let me know.

Homework: Find a working definition of violence that you feel is accurate.

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Sociology of the Paranormal: 6th Period

Welcome to class. I'm Grissom, and it's getting late and I need a snack and I'm cranky. Consult the roster and take a syllabus, then take a seat.




1 Intro
2 Evaluating Paranormal Claims
3 Hoaxes
4 Phenomena of the Mind
5 Phenomena of the Body
6 Intro - Perireligious Beliefs
7 Intro - Parareligious Beliefs
8 Intro - Parascientific Beliefs
9 Review week
10 Law and Government
11 Education
12 The Media
13 TBA
14 TBA
15 Finals

"First of all, I want to thank you all for enrolling. Considering the subject of this course, and all of our different, and shared, experiences with the paranormal, I first want to stress that I expect everyone to keep an open mind, and be respectful of your fellow students.

That being said, I'd like to have you all introduce yourselves, and if you have any specific topics you'd like to have covered in this class, I'd like to hear your input. This class will have two parts: One in which we study the paranormal and build a working vocabulary, and the second half of the semester in which we evaluate how these events affect institutions.

You will not be graded today, but I would like to encourage discussion with your fellow classmates, as you will be working together closely for the next several months."

Homework: Read this snazzy outline of How to Think About Weird Things for Wednesday.

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Both Classes: "If you need to Add/Drop a Sociology course, or would like to apply for a TA position, those forms can be found outside my office. Please fill them out, and then submit them in the proper place. Thank you.

Comments

Re: Paranormal : 1/9

[demonbelthazor]

Bel greeted Grissom, signed in, and took a syllabus. "I'm Belthazor," he said to the class. "And I will be your TA and rule with an iron fist, but I can be bought."

Re: Paranormal : 1/9

[dorky-broots.livejournal.com]

Broots glanced at Bel and squeaked. The answer to his question of what else could go wrong was now evident.

Re: Paranormal : 1/9

[demonbelthazor]

Bel grinned at Broots.

Re: Paranormal : 1/9

[dorky-broots.livejournal.com]

Broots gulped. Loudly.

Re: Paranormal : 1/9

[upforachase.livejournal.com]

Cordelia looked at Bel and felt slightly queasy and wasn't sure why. He looked...mean.

She tried not to stare but probably wasn't very successful.

Re: Paranormal : 1/9

[demonbelthazor]

Bel caught Cordy's eyes and stared back, sizing her up. Her name and face didn't ring a bell, but her mention of the Hellmouth meant she must be a friend of the Slayer. And probably firmly on Team Angel. He relaxed his gaze, giving her a charming smile, even if she didn't buy it for a second.

Re: Paranormal : 1/9

[upforachase.livejournal.com]

Cordy quirked a small smile back before shaking her head and looking away. Hopefully he didn't think she was staring at him because she like, wanted him or anything.

Re: Paranormal : 1/9

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana smiled at her sometime partner from the Self-Defense club.

Re: Paranormal : 1/9

[demonbelthazor]

Bel smiled and nodded at Lana. "Hey, Lana," he said.

Re: Paranormal : 1/9

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"It's nice to see you. It will be great to have you as our TA."

Re: Paranormal : 1/9

[demonbelthazor]

"Yeah, and Dr. Grissom's classes are great," Bel said. "This'll be a lot of fun."

Re: Paranormal : 1/9

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"Everyone I talked to who took them last semester seemed to enjoy them. And this, in particular, should be really interesting." She looked around at the other students with a smile. "And it looks like a fun group of students, too."

Re: Paranormal : 1/9

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

Marty of course greeted Belthazor in his typical manner.


He glared.

Re: Paranormal : 1/9

[demonbelthazor]

The glare was returned in kind, of course.