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May 31, 2023

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Lisa Callahan
PROSEMINAR IN SOCIOLOGY
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Teaching and Learning in Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
The Proseminar in Sociology is designed to teach students about the profession of sociology as well as about some specific topics of particular concern to sociologists. We will cover a wide range of topics including the specific work of each faculty member in the...
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Daniel Cook
Advertising 493: First Paper Assignment
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Cultural Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
Take a physical item from your life and analyze it, making use of class readings and discussions. This item can be just about anything you chose—it may be a family heirloom, a store bought product, a souvenir, a memento, a gift, etc. The object may be something...
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William David Du Bois, R. Dean Wright
Consulting from the Classroom: Problems, Pitfalls, and Visions
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Applied Sociology/Evaluation Research
Resource Type(s):
Essay
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Abstract:
We don't think we know much about teaching Applied Sociology. Bill has taught classes on, both, "Applied Sociology" and "Prevention and Alternatives" numerous times. Dean is a professor, who has run a homeless service learning project and worked with many community...
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Iain Hay, Mark Israel
A CASE FOR ETHICS (NOT CONFORMITY)
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Cultural Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Essay
Abstract:
Ethics is about informed and individual moral responsibility, not about adherence to more or less rigid professional dictates of appropriate behavior. In this short paper we argue that sociology teaching needs to reflect this position and provide some suggestions for...
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Keith A. Roberts
Short Application and Analysis Papers
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Education
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 400
Abstract:
Unless otherwise specified, these papers should be written with the other students in this class as your audience. Each student will complete any three from the six options below (or will write an educational autobiography).
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James David Ballard
DOOR ART AND TEACHER APPROACHABILITY
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Qualitative Methodology
Resource Type(s):
Class Activity
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
In this assignment you will be asked to analyze the door art and other stuff (names, schedules, cartoons, newspaper articles, etc.) found on four different faculty office doors (find four that have information on them and from teachers you do not know). Record all of...
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Lin Jay Huff- Corzine, Jay Corzine
DRUG POLICY EXERCISE
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Criminology/Delinquency
Resource Type(s):
Class Activity
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Abstract:
The Drug Policy Exercise focuses on the criminal law as a mechanism of social control. The exercise is designed to: (1) demonstrate that the criminal law is a social product; (2) expose students to varying viewpoints on a major policy question, the proper societal...
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Patricia Drew
Paper Assignments for Social Perspectives on Women: Bodies and Identities
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Cultural Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
Papers should be between 6-8 pages, independent of citations, bibliographic materials, footnotes, and other ‘extras’. All papers must be double spaced, with traditional margins. Your paper should have a clear thesis that is well-supported by the assigned reading....
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Rachael Barlow
Technique 22: Presentation of Self, Material Culture, Poverty
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Teaching and Learning in Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Class Activity
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
Teaching Objectives/Student Learning Outcomes: To illustrate how individuals use physical objects as props in their presentations of self.
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Jeanne Ballantine
OUT-OF-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS: Written Papers/Projects School Observations
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Education
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
School Observations: Visit one or two schools in order to make sociological observations. Cross-cultural Project: Select a country. Learn about several of the following factors. Write a report summarizing your findings.
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