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May 31, 2023

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Nancy Fischer
Technique 61: Self-ghettoization
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Teaching and Learning in Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Class Activity
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
Teaching Objectives/Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of a request in an in-class exercise to draw a detailed map of the college/university’s city or town, students will recognize the degree to which they are unfamiliar with their surroundings. They will express...
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Gary Orfield
Education Policy and Urban Poverty
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Education
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
Graduate
Abstract:
This course is designed to explore the continuing debate in American politics about the relationship between education and economic success. The extraordinary social and economic inequality in the U.S. is often justified with the theory of equal opportunity primarily...
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Erika Gutierrez
Soc 130 - Race and Ethnic Relations
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Racial and Ethnic Relations
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 100
Abstract:
This course is designed to introduce issues and topics associated with racial and ethnic populations throughout the world. Lectures and readings will foCus on the social processes that stratify society by ethnicity and race. Particular attention will be given to...
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Gerry R. Cox, Jac Bulk
Death Education and Minorities
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Aging/Social Gerontology
Resource Type(s):
Essay
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Abstract:
Teaching about dying and death presents a unique opportunity to promote America’s multicultural richness. We can teach our students about the death management practices of a wondrous diversity of cultures. We can, also, purposefully select to illuminate those...
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Theodore C. Wagenaar
Rosewood Movie
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Capstone Courses
Resource Type(s):
Class Activity
Class Level(s):
College 400
Abstract:
This film is, in my opinion, perhaps the best single film to show dozens of sociological theories, concepts, and principles. As such, it makes a great assignment in the capstone class. It provides a nice alternative to simply discussing readings. But beware: it is...
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Patricia P. Lynott
Sociology of Aging - 2000 Census Data Analysis Assignment
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Teaching and Learning in Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
For this assignment, we will explore differences by gender, race/ethnicity, and age group in social class status and poverty rates among the older population (age 65 or older). This module provides a basic introduction to the use of WebCHIP software to conduct...
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Michael F. Polgar
HEALTH CARE WORKERS PERCEIVED RISK OF HIV: SOCIOLOGY OF CARE AND CAUTION
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Medical Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Essay
Class Level(s):
College 400
Abstract:
Acknowledging the hazards of blood-borne pathogens, uncertainties about HIV among those working with blood raise concerns for health care workers, and these concerns affect health care practices. Some providers squarely accept the challenges of HIV care, establishing...
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Robert Wortham
CREATING A SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION COMPUTER LAB WITH MICROCASE DATA FILES
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Religion
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
The MicroCase data archives1 include several data sets that contain variables on religious behavior. Given MicroCase’s user-friendly format, the sociology of religion instructor can custom-design a data analysis lab to accompany the sociology of religion course...
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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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