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May 31, 2023

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Joel See
Photography as Active Learning in a Course on the Sociology of the Environment
June 29, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Visual Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Essay
Class Level(s):
College 200
Class Size(s):
Medium
Abstract:
This essay will discuss a project that incorporates photography into a course on the sociology of the environment taught at Miyazaki International College (MIC) in Japan. MIC is an experimental college whose mission integrates content (sociology) and language...
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Lori Baker-Sperry, Autumn Behringer, Liz Grauerholz
Bringing Gender to Life in the Classroom:Recommended Videos That Teach about Gender
June 29, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Visual Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Essay
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Class Size(s):
Any
Abstract:
Gender has become a major topic area within sociology over the past two decades. Virtually all textbooks and courses devote attention to it, and many departments regularly teach at least one "sociology of gender" course. But it is also one of the more difficult...
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Dion Dennis
CRIM 4320-Law and Society
June 29, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Visual Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Assessment
Class Level(s):
College 300
Class Size(s):
Any
Abstract:
An Essay Exam, using film to test theoretical themes . On Marx, Weber and the significance of the ide-mytholgical and "real" Narratives of "Erin Brockovich".
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Diane Papademas
References for the Visual Sociology Resource Manual
June 29, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Visual Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Bibliography
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Class Size(s):
Any
Abstract:
A bibliography for the Teaching Resouce manual on Visual Sociology
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Joel See
Photographing the Natural Environment-Environments Journal I : Directions
June 29, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Visual Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Class Activity
Class Level(s):
College 200
Class Size(s):
Medium
Abstract:
Instructions for a class activity where students photographic the natural environment including the Power of nature, human control over nature and the harmony of nature.
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Diane E. Taub, Patricia L. Fanflik
The Inclusion of Disability in Introductory Sociology Textbooks
June 29, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Visual Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Essay
Class Level(s):
College 100
Class Size(s):
Any
Abstract:
Previous research has concluded that representation of diversity is often limted in introductory sociology textbooks. One are of diversity that has not been studied in these textbooks, published between 1996 and 1998, are investigated to determine the portrayal of...
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Deborah L. Barrett
Soc 307-Deviance: Group Paper/Project
June 29, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Visual Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 300
Class Size(s):
Medium
Abstract:
It is recognized that group work constitutes a large part of our daily work and personal lives. It is also recognized that we learn best through working with out peers- we gain knowledge through sharing ideas and discussing ideas with our peers. Therefore, a part of...
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Diane Papademas
Professional Resources
June 29, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Visual Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Website
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Class Size(s):
Any
Abstract:
In support of visual sociology and teaching with film, video, photography, and visual media, a selection of professional resources follows. Professional associations journals, graduate study , and websites ahve been identified through the professional and scholarly...
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John Grady
First Year Seminar: The Dreams We See/Film and Society
June 29, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Visual Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 200
Class Size(s):
Any
Abstract:
A Syllabus for a course on film and society including essays, 11 film reaction papers, and a group film analysis project. The topics covered in this course include: Early History of Film, the social analysis of film, the thematic analysis of film, the language of...
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Stephen J. Scanlan, Seth L. Feinberg
The Cartoon Society: Using the Simpsons to Teach and Learn Sociology
June 29, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Visual Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Essay
Class Level(s):
College 200
Class Size(s):
Any
Abstract:
In this paper we introduce a wonderful video resource that can enhance the undergraduate learning experience. The animated television series. The Simpsons, can be particuarly effective for illustrating sociological themes and encouraging critical thinking among...
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