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May 31, 2023

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Kathy M. Rowell
Module 4 Education and Children in the United States: Kids Count Data Project
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Teaching and Learning in Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Abstract:
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 both table and graphic form. 5.Define the various indicators(variables)...
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Josephine MacIntosh
THEORIES OF CHANGE & SOME EXAMPLES OF SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMMING
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Medical Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Lecture
Class Level(s):
College 400
Abstract:
This lecture is a rewrite of two lectures presented in 50-minute classes. It can be delivered over two classes with ample time for discussion, or could be delivered in one class of a longer duration. You may also choose to abbreviate the section about...
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Christel Manning
FIELD RESEARCH PROJECT
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Religion
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
The purpose of this project is to give you the opportunity to experience, rather than just read about, how religion functions in society, as well as to apply some of what you have learned to understand that function.
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Richard Gilbert
Essential Bereavement Library for Professionals
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Aging/Social Gerontology
Resource Type(s):
Bibliography
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Abstract:
It is, at best, foolhardy to try to prepare a basic list of resources on bereavement for professionals. "Professionals" is so diverse, both in terms of their disciplines and their skills, and there are so many fine contributions available to us. So it becomes...
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Diane L. Pike
Essay on Senior Seminar and Syllabus Example
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Capstone Courses
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 400
Abstract:
In this seminar, students will: • Review, reflect upon, and articulate synthesis and evaluation of the discipline of sociology, as a whole. • Assess and evaluate the value and meaning of sociology in understanding the world today. • Meet the specific outcomes of a...
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Lynn Harper Ritchey
Introduction to Sociology II
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 100
Abstract:
An examination of social structure, with emphasis on the organization of major social institutions, the relationship of humans to their environments, and social change. By the end of the course, you will appreciate the impact societal social structure has on our...
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Eric R. Wright
MEDICATION PROJECT: R285: AIDS AND SOCIETY
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Medical Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
For this project, I am asking you to put yourself in the role of a person with HIV/AIDS (PWA or PWHIV/A) who has been directed by her/his physician to begin highly active anti-retroviral therapy (or HAART or ART). The purpose of this assignment is to get you to think...
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Susan Goodrich Lehmann, Norah P. Schultz
Online Surveys (Advanced Level)
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Research Methods
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Abstract:
In this exercise students will construct their own surveys and conduct them via an online format. They will compare this method to a traditional mail survey.
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Charles Hirschman
Demography and Ecology
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Demography
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
Graduate
Abstract:
This course is the graduate level introduction to the fields of social demography and human ecology with a survey of major issues, theories, and research exemplars. Although this course is intensive, we cover only a small fraction of important topics in the field....
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Tracey Lynne Steele
ASSIGNMENT OPTIONS
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Sexualities
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
Outlines five assignment options for the course The Sociology of Sexual Behavior.
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