Culture Through Everyday Objects

Abstract

Culture Through Everyday Objects is a PowerPoint lecture adaptation of Stephanie Medley-Rath’s class activity "Objects From Everyday Life: A Can of Coca-Cola." This lecture integrates Medley-Rath’s class activity into a broader conversation about culture, and aligns with educational research regarding experiential learning. It first introduces an...

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Details

Subject Area(s):

Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems

Resource Type(s):

Lecture

Class Level(s):

College 100

Class Size(s):

Small

Usage Notes

This resource utilizes a free online sociology textbook, OpenStax.org, to guide students in their exploration of culture in sociology. This lecture can easily be adapted to incorporate other textbook sources, or teaching formats.

Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. Students will develop their sociological imaginations by understanding culture through an analysis of an everyday social artifact.
2. Students will understand components of culture, and theoretical frameworks for studying it.

Goal Assessment(s):

1. Creative writing assignment
2. Discussion questions throughout lecture/class activity