The American dominant culture vs multiple American sub-cultures?

Abstract

Instructors of introductory sociology courses often find two distinctive views on “American culture” held by students:  1) A unique “American dominant culture that is shared by (almost) all members of the American society” still exists; and 2) There is no “American dominant culture that is shared by (almost) all members of the American society” but...

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Details

Subject Area(s):

Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems

Resource Type(s):

Assignment

Class Level(s):

College 100, College 200

Class Size(s):

Any

Usage Notes

Usage Notes:

1.  The most relevant topics (and chapters) of introductory sociology to this assignment are 1) Sociological Perspectives, and 2) Culture.

2.  This resource is especially suitable for teaching a class with international students.   As the outsiders inside the American society, international...

Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. LO1: Students will be able to analyze American culture by applying sociological perspectives and concepts.
2. LO2: Students will be able to analyze the relationship between society and culture.
3. LO3: Students will be able to examine American culture based on diverse views - both insider’s and outsider’s views.

Goal Assessment(s):

1. A1: How appropriately students respond to Questions B1-1 or B2-1 on the assignment.
2. A2: How appropriately students respond to Questions B1-2 or B2-2 on the assignment.
3. A3: How appropriately students respond to Questions C1 and C2 on the assignment.