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May 31, 2023

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Maxine P. Atkinson
Technique 1: Activities for the First Day , Defining the Discipline, Gender, Methods
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Teaching and Learning in Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Class Activity
Abstract:
Teaching Objectives/Student Learning Outcomes: To assure that every student knows at least one other student in class, if used as a first day activity; to establish expectations that students will be actively engaged in class; to increase student understanding of...
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Theodore Wagenaar
An Educational Biography
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Education
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 400
Abstract:
Your assignment is to write an educational biography. Examine and describe your own educational career being careful to use some of the sociological concepts we discussed in class (and mentioned in the readings). Describe your educational career in general but also...
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James David Ballard & Vickie Jensen Campion
GROUP RESEARCH PROJECT
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Qualitative Methodology
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 400
Abstract:
As part of the requirements for this course, you will be part of a group research project that will allow you to practice one qualitative research method, and to work collaboratively with others in a team. At the beginning of the semester, the class will choose a...
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Joan Toms Olson
COMMUNITY CRIME RATES ASSIGNMENT
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Criminology/Delinquency
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
Part I: Select two communities -- i.e. cities or towns. One of the communities should have a high crime rate for several of the index crimes, while the other community should have generally low index crime rates. In selecting the two communities, use the UCR to...
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Carrie Yang Costello
Paper Assignments
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Cultural Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
The goal of this volume is to provide more information about teaching this course and to provide various frameworks for understanding and studying the body. Our hope is that this volume is the first of many editions and that its content will create more dialogue and...
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Michael R. Mend
Technique 24: Role Expectation and Performance
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: To help students better understand role behavior by examining situations of embarrassment as breakdowns in role performance.
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Amy J. Orr
Group Debates
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Education
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 400
Abstract:
Debate Topics Debate 1: School Choice: Should school districts implement school choice programs? Debate 2: Ability Grouping: Should children be divided into ability groups for instructions? Debate 3: Single-Sex Schools: Should single-sex public schools be...
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Douglas Hartmann
AMERICAN RACE RELATIONS: SOCIOLOGY 3211 W
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Racial and Ethnic Relations
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
"The problem of the 20th century," W.E.B. DuBois wrote over 100 years ago, "is the problem of the color line." Still today in the 21 st century, a good deal of evidence would seem to vindicate DuBois's bold prediction. But if most Americans can agree that race is a...
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Timothy J. Brezina
SOCIAL SCIENCE AND THE AMERICAN CRIME PROBLEM -- CRJU 2200
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Criminology/Delinquency
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
This course is designed to provide a broad theoretical and empirical overview of the American crime problem. We will examine the nature of the crime problem, the characteristics of those who offend, the causes and correlates of law-breaking behavior, and contemporary...
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Bronwen Lichtenstein
Presentation Assignment for Health, Crime, and the Body
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Cultural Sociology
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
You will need 20 minutes to give a seminar talk on your special topic to the class. The aim of this assignment is to educate the class on your particular "body." The presentation should include information from Essay 2, but other materials can be used for...
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