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May 31, 2023

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Renee White
AIDS IN THE UNITED STATES
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Medical Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 400
Abstract:
Both AIDS and HIV represent more than health care challenges in this country. They also catalyze debates about morality, sexuality, reproductive rights, "family values," race, social class, and religion. As such, the study of the effects of AIDS on this country is...
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William A. Mirola
Sociology of Religion
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Religion
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
This course will explore current sociological debates as they pertain to the complex and multi-faceted relationships between religion and other social institutions. We will examine the ways in which religious systems assist in both maintaining and changing the...
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Monica Gaughan
World Food, Population, and Environment: Final Comparative Analysis Project
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Demography
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
Paper: The final analysis is a 15 page (double-spaced) comparative-analytic paper, plus tables and references. You will be graded on the required elements (think Olympics), the quality of your argumentation, and your proper use of data, citations and standard...
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Peter B. Anderson
GUIDELINES FOR SEXUALITY PROJECT
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Sexualities
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Abstract:
The purpose of offering you an opportunity to research a topic through a "project" approach, is to enable you to do some actual "field work" in an area related to sexuality. This experiential approach is designed to be more rewarding than a traditional library...
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Barbara Walters
Writing and Discussion Forums for Online Courses
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Abstract:
Writing assignment overview.
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Eric R. Wright
AIDS AND SOCIETY
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Medical Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has been donned the most "sociologically significant" disease in modern history. Indeed, the history of the AIDS epidemic and the continuing spread of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) illustrates quite dramatically the...
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Susan Goodrich Lehmann, Norah P. Schultz
QUANTITATIVE METHODS
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Research Methods
Resource Type(s):
Class Activity
Abstract:
This exercise will introduce you to 5 types of averages. You are probably already familiar with the mean, median, and mode, but we will quickly review them. The two new types of averages that you will learn about here are essential in computing trends. They are the...
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Marion R. Hughes
Exercise 5: Population Structure and Processes
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Demography
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 100
Abstract:
The goal of the final assignment is to integrate the information on population processes and structure you have compiled for your country this semester; draw connections between the population structure and processes; and speculate about your country's demographic...
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Sine Anahita
DYKE(S) ON THE ISSUES-Course: Lesbian Cultures and Communities
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Sexualities
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
This exercise was developed for use in the course Lesbian Cultures and Communities. Its primary purpose is to aid students in developing their critical thinking skills and in moving beyond dichotomous thinking. In addition, it will help students take a more holistic...
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Robyn Ryle
Introduction to Sociology
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 100
Abstract:
Course description Do women and men have different styles of communicating? When someone asks, "How are you?", what is it they really want to know? Why does 1% of the United States population own 40% of the nation's wealth? Why do we call people Latino or Asian...
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