SOCI 200H - Sociology of Gender-Honors - Briauna A. Johnson

Introduction

Hello! My name is Briauna A. Johnson and I will be your instructor for this course! I am very excited to teach this course as one of my specialties happens to be in gender and sexuality. My teaching style is conversational. I want you engaged with me in the moment while we discuss, brainstorm, and critically think/assess different topics throughout the course. Additionally, I like to have a good time! Whether this means playing a song before class that correlates to our subject manner or designing a project and/or assignments that are applicable to your everyday life--I use media and current events to make the subject manners not only informative but applicable. I yearn to have an environment in my classes where I learn just as much from you as you do from me--basing our lectures on communal storytelling.

Course Description

In this course students will analyze contemporary and historical sex and gender roles in major societal institutions with a specific focus on pop culture and work. Topics covered in the course will include the social construction of gender, feminist epistemology, gender and work, gender and popular culture, sexuality and gender identity, masculinity, gendered violence, and gendered social movements. The course will challenge students to deeply reflect on their own lives and how many of their taken for granted assumptions pertaining to gender could be a result of larger social and cultural factors.

What to Expect in this Course

Technology required is reliable transportation as well as a computer to submit assignments. The work load will primarily be centered around 4 tests that I label Check-ins and small projects that build together to create the main project for this course. 

Types of Assessments

The assessments for this course mainly include in-class participation/engagement, presentation, written assignments, and proctored exams.

Other Relevant Course Information

This is a textbook free course. Any reading that I want you to do will be made available to you for free on Canvas.

Additional Resources

Canvas

This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:

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Online Education

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

The Learning Center (TLC)

The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!

Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)

College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.

Online Counseling

The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.

Management of Stress and Mental Health

Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.

Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.

You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.

Veterans Resource Center

The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.

Library

The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!

Last updated: 02/17/2025 Sub#: 1893