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May 31, 2023

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A. A.A. Willeto
Soc. 315: American Society & American Indian
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Racial and Ethnic Relations
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
As indicated in the syllabus, you will be randomly assigned to a group. Once you are notified about the group's membership, you should contact fellow group members and, as a group, address the following issues. The first assignment for groups is designed to get your...
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CATHERINE V. FOBES
TAKING A CRITICAL PEDAGOGICAL LOOK AT TRAVEL-STUDY ABROAD: "A CLASSROOM WITH A VIEW"
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Teaching and Learning in Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Essay
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Abstract:
The importance of preparing students for citizenship in a global society is well recognized in teaching sociology. Although options have emerged to facilitate such pedagogical experiences, few concentrate on maximizing students’ experiences in non-English-speaking...
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Tom Mayer
Critical Thinking in Sociology
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Capstone Courses
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 400
Abstract:
The topic on which the course will focus, is race relations in the United States.This class emphasizes logical thinking, clear writing, public speaking, and class discussion. There will also be a midterm examination and a final. Students will write two short papers...
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Suzanne R. Goodney-Lea
How good was your school district? An Empirical Assessment
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Teaching and Learning in Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
I designed this project for students in Michigan, but it can be adapted for students in any location. The Standard & Poor’s site will be releasing school data for all fifty states this summer. With regard to Directive #4, below, I selected two districts I knew...
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Josephine MacIntosh
HIV/AIDS 101
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Medical Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Lecture
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
This lecture was originally developed for third year Sociology students as part of the Human Sexuality course curriculum. It has since been re-written as an introductory lecture for third year Cultural and Medical Anthropology students enrolled in two courses focused...
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Donald Luidens
Laboratory Experiment: Hypothesis Testing
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Religion
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
Questions for consideration in your group report: 1.Do the data substantiate or refute your theory? Your hypotheses? 2.Do you think your findings would be the same if you had observed a sample of 300 churches in the Western Michigan area? 3.What are the problems with...
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Robert Bendiksen
A Bibliography on Death, Dying and Bioethics
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Aging/Social Gerontology
Resource Type(s):
Bibliography
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Abstract:
Death education in sociology should provide students with an opportunity to gain a more scholarly understanding of the social processes involved in dying and death. The sociology of dying and death can analyze the processes and institutional responses to dying and...
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James A. Crone
Senior Seminar: An Integrative and Transitional Experience
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Capstone Courses
Resource Type(s):
Essay
Class Level(s):
College 400
Abstract:
The objectives of this course are as follows: 1. To learn: a.) how to write a good resume, b.) where to look for social work and social policy types of occupations, c.) how to interview for a job, and d.) how to get into graduate school. 2. To integrate what you...
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Lynn Harper Ritchey
Introduction to Sociology I
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 100
Abstract:
At the end of the course, you will be able to effectively demonstrate the sociological imagination. This is accomplished by completing a comprehensive analysis of a social problem (substance abuse, youth gangs, or poverty) using the three sociological theoretical...
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Eric R. Wright
Discussion Forum Questions: R285: AIDS AND SOCIETY
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Medical Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
For each forum, you are required to post two responses. One of these responses must be a thoughtful reply/response to another student's comment. Each week students will be awarded up to 10 points (roughly 4 points for each posting) based on the thoughtfulness and...
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