Families in the News

Abstract

The objective of this assignment is to give students the opportunity to apply their sociological imagination to a ‘real world’ social problem facing families. Students will engage in individual investigation, finding a reputable information source and critically analyze the news media. This activity is intended for the later part of the semester after...

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Details

Subject Area(s):

Family

Resource Type(s):

Assignment

Class Level(s):

College 200

Class Size(s):

Any

Usage Notes

Materials:
• Assignment Instructions and Grading Rubric

Procedure:
Following multiple lecture(s) on families and interpersonal relationships, handout the assignment and explain the directions. The paper should be completed and turned in individually. This assignment can be modified for group submissions as well.

Instructions: The...

Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. Goal 1: Apply the sociological imagination to a ‘real world’ social problem facing families.

Goal Assessment(s):

1. Assessment 1: Completion of a written paper and application of three sociological concepts to the chosen current event/social problem facing families.