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May 31, 2023

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Elizabeth Anne Duffy
75-Question Lesson: TRUE or FALSE? The Facts About HIV & AIDS
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Medical Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Class Activity
Class Level(s):
College 100
Abstract:
The principal aim of the Teaching the Sociology of HIV/AIDS: Syllabi, Lectures, and Other Materials is to provide a reference of up-to-date information about how sociologists are teaching about HIV/AIDS for those interested in developing courses or modules on...
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Lutz Kaelber
Sociology of Religion and Ideology
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Religion
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
This course addresses religious belief systems (religions) and their secular counterparts (ideologies) and their institutional arrangements. It focuses on relationships between these systems and the larger social structure, in cross-cultural and historical...
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Margaret Gassanov
Family Demography
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Demography
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
This course covers family structure and important family events such as marriage, common-law unions, union disruption, and childbearing. We focus primarily on Canada and consider how family structure and events have changed in recent decades. We also consider the...
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Tracy E. Ore
GLBT SOCIAL MOVEMENTS
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Sexualities
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
Course Goals 1.To understand and critically examine concepts, theories and perspectives related to heterosexism, homophobia, and biphobia. 2.To understand and critically examine the negative individual and social ramifications of heterosexism, homophobia, and...
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Lynn Harper Ritchey Harper Ritchey
Deviance – Factors Influencing Criminal Sentencing
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Abstract:
Before beginning this assignment, assume that you have been hired as a consultant to determine the sentence for a variety of crimes. List the type of criteria you might use in determining the sentences of people who break various types of laws – include whitecollar...
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Hugh Klein
TEACHING A COLLEGE-LEVEL "AIDS AND SOCIETY" COURSE
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Medical Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Essay
Class Level(s):
College 400
Abstract:
Despite much informal sharing of knowledge abotu AIDS, little formal (i.e., published) information is available on teaching about AIDS in sociology courses. The present article suggests how an "AIDS and Society" course might be structured. The article begins by...
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Phillip Neal Ritchey
The Emerging Potential of Learning Objects
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems
Abstract:
The Emerging Potential of Learning Objects
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Lynn Schlesinger, Diane E. Taub
Teaching Sociology & Disability Studies Module 1
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Disabilities
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
Disability Studies is a relatively new and growing interdisciplinary field. This area is one which holds great potential for sociologists, and one to which sociology has much to offer. As an organization, the American Sociological Association (ASA) has recognized...
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Bernadette E. Dietz
Kids Count Data Project
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Teaching and Learning in Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
Graduate
Abstract:
After the completion of this module, the learner should be able to: 1. State a hypothesis 2. Explore and Examine the relationships between various indicators in KIDS COUNT data 3. Use KIDS COUNT data to make a scatterplot and rank data. 4. Interpret data presented in...
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Marion R. Hughes
Exercise 3: Mortality Differentials Lab
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Demography
Resource Type(s):
Class Activity
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
This guide was compiled with your students in mind. The Demography Teaching Resources Guide presents course syllabi for undergraduate and graduate courses in demography as well as resources for data used in demographic analysis and classroom exercises. Several of the...
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