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May 31, 2023

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A typewriter with the words "gender roles" typed on the page
Deeb Kitchen
Examining Gendered Sexuality in “The Contest” episode of Seinfeld
August 9, 2023
Subject Area(s):
Sex and Gender
Resource Type(s):
Class Activity
Class Level(s):
Advanced Graduate, Any Level, College 100, College 200, College 300, College 400, Graduate, High School
Class Size(s):
Any
Abstract:

It is common to approach gender, sex, and sexuality together in sociology classes. Oftentimes, we initiate our examination of these by articulating how they are different. Still, we when we look at textbooks, course titles, and even sections of the American...

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A young woman working at her table on an online course
Upali Bhattacharya
Introductory Sociology Syllabus
July 21, 2023
Subject Area(s):
Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems, Teaching and Learning in Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 100
Class Size(s):
Medium
Abstract:

This course introduces students to the perspective and discipline of Sociology. Sociology, commonly defined as ‘the scientific study of society’, aims to examine the social forces and processes that shape our personalities, culture, institutions, and society. The...

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A university lecture hall filled with students
Brett Lehman
Social Stratification and Campus Community Engagement Syllabus
July 14, 2023
Subject Area(s):
Stratification/Mobility
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 300, College 400
Class Size(s):
Medium, Small
Abstract:

This course blends the academic study of Social Stratification with an applied on-campus observational research project.  The goal of the project is for students to make recommendations for reducing social inequalities on campus.  While this syllabus focuses...

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The inside of a prison
V. Jacquette Rhoades
Prison Educational Programs Activity
July 10, 2023
Subject Area(s):
Criminal Justice, Criminology/Delinquency, Education, Law and Society, Penology/Corrections
Resource Type(s):
Class Activity
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Class Size(s):
Any
Abstract:

The vast majority of people in prison will eventually be released and be expected to rejoin society, yet most prisoners in the United States do not have even a high school-level education (PRI 2019).  This leaves them unprepared to make their way in society.  It...

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A drawing of the author, Juan Martinez
Juan Martinez
Online Race and Ethnic Relations Syllabus (Quality Matters Certified)
July 5, 2023
Subject Area(s):
Racial and Ethnic Relations, Teaching and Learning in Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Size(s):
Any
Abstract:

Race and Ethnic Relations is an online course that has earned Quality Matters (QM) certification (June 2022) at Northeastern Illinois University. It examines U.S. race and ethnic relations through a critical sociological and intersectional lens. The course begins...

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A file folder that is labeled: References
Kyla Walters
Learning ASA Style Citations
June 30, 2023
Subject Area(s):
Capstone Courses, Other, Research Methods, Theory
Resource Type(s):
Class Activity
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Class Size(s):
Any
Abstract:

Students often take Sociology courses with knowledge of other disciplinary styles of citing source materials. This lesson highlights key differences between the American Sociological Association (ASA) style of in-text and bibliographic citations and the Modern...

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W.E.B. Du Bois
Kyla Walters
Creative Review of The Souls of Black Folk
June 16, 2023
Subject Area(s):
Race, Class and Gender, Racial and Ethnic Relations, Theory
Resource Type(s):
Assignment, Essay
Class Level(s):
College 300
Class Size(s):
Medium, Small
Abstract:

After reading W. E. B. Du Bois’ The Souls of Black Folk, students produce an original creative product analyzing the text. Students will describe the dual insights of the concept of double consciousness and examine one specific social, political,...

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The moon illuminating several cartoon bats
Christina Steidl
Reviewing the Literature: What We Know About Vampires or Zombies
June 13, 2023
Subject Area(s):
Research Methods, Teaching and Learning in Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Class Activity
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Class Size(s):
Any
Abstract:

Reviewing the existing literature is a key step in developing a research project. Yet, courses rarely focus on how to do this effectively. As a result, undergraduate students often produce an awkward document that summarizes one article at a time until they reach...

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A drawing of the author, who has a bushy beard and is wearing glasses
Juan Martinez
Race and Ethnic Relations Paper/Video/Audio Assignment (UDL)
June 13, 2023
Subject Area(s):
Race, Class and Gender, Racial and Ethnic Relations, Teaching and Learning in Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Assignment, Audio, PowerPoint, Video, Website
Class Level(s):
College 100, College 200, College 300, College 400, High School
Class Size(s):
Medium, Small
Abstract:

The Paper/Video/Audio assignment (henceforward, PVA) requires students to explain the social construction of race in the United States and to support their answer using a list of pre-selected course learning materials from the syllabus. Students may submit their...

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A pile of softballs, a helmet, a glove, a bat, and home plate
Makeela Wells
The Bean Game, Sports Edition
June 9, 2023
Subject Area(s):
Children and Youth, Leisure/Sports/Recreation, Stratification/Mobility
Resource Type(s):
Class Activity
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Class Size(s):
Any
Abstract:

Research has consistently shown that a family’s social class can influence children’s introduction to sports, their continuance in participating in sports, and the types of sports to which they are exposed. This class activity provides students with an active...

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