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All TRAILS Resources
May 31, 2023

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Chris Herring, Manual Rosaldo, Josh Seim
Living Theory: Principals and Practices for Teaching Social Theory Ethnographically
July 1, 2016
Subject Area(s):
Theory
Resource Type(s):
Assignment, Class Activity
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Class Size(s):
Any
Abstract:
This article details the principles and practices animating an "ethnographic" method of teaching social theory. As opposed to the traditional "survey" approach that aims to introduce students to the historical breadth of social thought, the primary objective of...
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Diana S. Eglitis, Fran L. Buntman, Dameon V. Alexander
Social Issues and Problem-based Learning in Sociology: Opportunities and Challenges in the Undergraduate Classroom
July 1, 2016
Subject Area(s):
Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems
Resource Type(s):
Assignment, Class Activity
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Class Size(s):
Any
Abstract:
This article discusses the use of problem-based learning (PBL) in the undergraduate sociology classroom. PBL shifts students from the role of passive listeners and learners to active knowledge builders and communicators through the use of concise and engaging social...
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Kyle Ann Nelson, Holly Borrero, Adrianna Smell
Book Review: American Society: How It Really Works, 2nd ed.
July 1, 2016
Subject Area(s):
Stratification/Mobility
Resource Type(s):
Bibliography
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Class Size(s):
Any
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Betsy Lucal
Film Review: "The Gloucester 18: The Realities of Teen Pregnancy" and "Red Moon: Menstruation, Culture, and the Politics of Gender"
June 30, 2016
Subject Area(s):
Sexualities
Resource Type(s):
Film List
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Class Size(s):
Any
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Jennifer Dunn
Book Review: The Problem of Emotions in Societies
June 30, 2016
Subject Area(s):
Emotions
Resource Type(s):
Bibliography
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Class Size(s):
Any
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Cameron Whitley
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Applying Image-based Learning to Course Design
June 30, 2016
Subject Area(s):
Visual Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Class Size(s):
Any
Abstract:
Although images are often used in the classroom to communicate difficult concepts, students have little input into their selection and application. This approach can create a passive experience for students and represents a missed opportunity for instructors to...
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Cliff Brown
Book Review: Rapid Climate Change: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions" and "Waste and Consumptions: Capitalism, the Environment, and the Life of Things
June 30, 2016
Subject Area(s):
Environmental Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Bibliography
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Class Size(s):
Any
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Rachel Powell, Mindy Vulpis
Book Review: Counted Out: Same-Sex Relations and Americans' Definitions of Family
June 30, 2016
Subject Area(s):
Family
Resource Type(s):
Bibliography
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Class Size(s):
Any
Cover Page Requires Subscription PDF
Nelta Edwards
Film Review: This Land is Our Land : The Fight to Reclaim the Commons
June 28, 2016
Subject Area(s):
Environmental Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Film List
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Class Size(s):
Any
Cover Page Requires Subscription PDF
Angie Carter
Film Review: Truck Farm
June 28, 2016
Subject Area(s):
Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems
Resource Type(s):
Bibliography
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Class Size(s):
Any
Cover Page Requires Subscription PDF

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