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May 31, 2023

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Lionel Zapata Cantu
U.S. Latina/o Identities: Centers and Margins
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Latina/o Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 100
Abstract:
The course explores historical and contemporary constructions of Latina/o identities and experiences in the United States. Particular emphasis will be placed on their transcultural social contexts, racial formations, and intersections with other identities including...
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Jack Niemonen
Social Problems: Sociology 150
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 100
Abstract:
On the surface, identifying and describing social problems appears relatively easy. All of us are aware of problems such as crime, delinquency, unemployment, poverty, sexism, racism, inequitable health care, pollution, alcohol and drug abuse, and AIDS; and most of us...
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Erin Steuter
Truth is the First Casualty of War: media and propaganda
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Mass Communication/Public Opinion
Resource Type(s):
Class Activity
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
Language is a very powerful tool for shaping public opinion. In times of war, it can be used to demonize an enemy and rally people to a cause. Propaganda refers to information that serves a particular agenda. The information may be true or false. If true, it is often...
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ROBERT J. MERIKANGAS
REFERENCES
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Collective Behavior/Social Movements
Resource Type(s):
Bibliography
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Abstract:
References and Resources on Utopian Thinking in Sociology.
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Rafael Jorge Marques
Economic Sociology
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Economic Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Bibliography
Class Level(s):
Any Level
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William J. Kinney
Social Psychology
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Social Psychology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
This course is intended to provide you with a broad base of both theoretical and applied knowledge of important concepts and issues in the field of social psychology. In order to do this, the course will progress through three general topic areas: 1) foundations of...
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Barbara E. Weeg, Katherine F. Martin
Assessing Information Quality: The Web Site Evaluation Guide
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Mass Communication/Public Opinion
Abstract:
"Is this Web site any good?" is a question posed by discerning students who seek information to meet a research, course-related, or personal need. We have developed the Web Site Evaluation Guide as a tool students, and professors instructing them, can use in...
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Libby E. Mustaine
The Burning Bed
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Deviant Behavior/Social Disorganization
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 400
Abstract:
While watching The Burning Bed, here are some things to think about. While we will discuss some of this in class, you will need to get this information on your own and be prepared to answer questions/issues like those below for your next test.
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Angela G. Mertig
Society and Environment
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Environmental Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
Graduate
Abstract:
The basic premise of this course is that the natural environment and human social systems interact in ways that have substantial impacts on the further development of each. Social issues have environmental consequences; environmental issues have social...
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Jodi O'Brien
STUDY GUIDE EXAM 2: SOCL 222
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Social Psychology
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
This exam will cover material from the readings in Part III and Part IV. It will be useful to ask yourself how the readings connect with the general logic of my essays and lectures.
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