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All TRAILS Resources
May 31, 2023

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Carol Poll
Film Review: Beauty Mark: Body Image and the Race for Perfection
April 27, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems
Resource Type(s):
Film List
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Class Size(s):
Any
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Joseph De Angelis
Book Review: The Leftmost City: Power and Progressive Politics in Santa Cruz
April 27, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Urban Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Bibliography
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Class Size(s):
Any
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Victoria Healy-Etten
Teaching Beginning Undergraduates How to Do an In-depth Interview: A Teaching Note with 12 Handy Tips
April 27, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Family
Resource Type(s):
Class Activity
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Class Size(s):
Any
Abstract:
In-depth interviewing is now a common method in sociology. Although there are many potential benefits of in-depth interviewing assignments for both majors and nonmajors, few have developed tools one can use to teach this method at the first and second year,...
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Robert G. Stevenson
Where have we come from? Where do we go from here? Thirty Years of Death Education in Schools
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Aging/Social Gerontology
Resource Type(s):
Essay
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Abstract:
This article in intended as a look, both, back and ahead based on my thirty years in death education. It is a personal reflection that one might call, "Confessions of a Death Educator." I apologize in advance to the many friends and colleagues I am unable to cite...
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Elaine M. McDuff
Research Paper Assignment
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Capstone Courses
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 400
Abstract:
The goal of this paper is not necessarily to solve a problem, but to learn to ask productive research questions, to outline & evaluate what is already known about the problem/question, and develop a strategy for addressing it. Your final product should reflect a...
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Lynn Harper Ritchey
Rethinking the Traditional Classroom: Transitioning to Hybrid Teaching
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems
Abstract:
What is hybrid teaching? In the past few years, many faculty members have developed on-line or distance learning courses and some students have gravitated to this means of learning. However, available research shows this type of learning is not for everyone. I was...
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Elizabeth Anne Duffy
75-Question Lesson: TRUE or FALSE? The Facts About HIV & AIDS
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Medical Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Class Activity
Class Level(s):
College 100
Abstract:
The principal aim of the Teaching the Sociology of HIV/AIDS: Syllabi, Lectures, and Other Materials is to provide a reference of up-to-date information about how sociologists are teaching about HIV/AIDS for those interested in developing courses or modules on...
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Lutz Kaelber
Sociology of Religion and Ideology
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Religion
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
This course addresses religious belief systems (religions) and their secular counterparts (ideologies) and their institutional arrangements. It focuses on relationships between these systems and the larger social structure, in cross-cultural and historical...
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Margaret Gassanov
Family Demography
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Demography
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
This course covers family structure and important family events such as marriage, common-law unions, union disruption, and childbearing. We focus primarily on Canada and consider how family structure and events have changed in recent decades. We also consider the...
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Tracy E. Ore
GLBT SOCIAL MOVEMENTS
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Sexualities
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
Course Goals 1.To understand and critically examine concepts, theories and perspectives related to heterosexism, homophobia, and biphobia. 2.To understand and critically examine the negative individual and social ramifications of heterosexism, homophobia, and...
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