Bringing Text to Life: Enhancing Introduction to Sociology with the Memoir "I Am Malala"

Abstract

In this Text to Life assignment prepared for undergraduate, Introduction to Sociology courses, students read the memoir "I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai with Patricia McCormick; write an essay that summarizes the memoir and then examines Malala’s story from a sociological perspective; prepare for...

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Details

Subject Area(s):

Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems

Resource Type(s):

Assignment, Class Activity, Essay

Class Level(s):

College 100

Class Size(s):

Any

Usage Notes

The Text to Life assignment begins with the instructor introducing the assignment by listing it on the syllabus and discussing it during the first-class meeting, then reviewing the assignment more thoroughly in-class about a month before the due date(s). Students proceed to read the memoir, write an essay that summarizes and examines the account from a...

Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. Students will 1) apply the sociological perspective and concepts to lived experiences and 2) communicate their sociological insights both in written and verbal formats.

Goal Assessment(s):

1. Learning goals are assessed as students 1) complete the essay, 2) prepare for and participate in the class discussion, and 3) reflect on their experiences.