SYG 2000 Worksheets

Chapter 4 – Socialization: Student Lesson Plan

SociologicalYOU Chapter 4 addresses the topic of socialization, and the nature versus nurture debate. This chapter consists of the following modules:

Module 1: Sociological Perspective – Understanding Your “Self” Through Sociological Perspective Module 2: Social Structures – The Structural Foundation of Society: Agents of Socialization Module 3: Social Problems – When Socialization Goes Wrong Module 4: Sociological Imagination – Applying the Sociological Imagination to the Stages of Life Module 5: Social Change – The Process of Becoming You

Before coming to class, complete the Student Responsibilities for Chapter 4. The objective of this worksheet is to ensure that you are prepared to actively engage and participate in class. Please contact me if you have any questions or issues prior to the assignment due dates.

Student Responsibilities:

· Read Chapter and complete the embedded quiz questions in the chapter to earn the digital Chapter 4 Completion Certificate.

· Upload your Chapter 4 Completion Certificate to the assignment submission folder.

· Listen to the Chapter 4 PowerPoint Audio Lecture located within SociologicalYOU Student Resources.

· Complete and upload this Chapter 4 Student Worksheet to the assignment submission folder.

Points to Ponder:

Complete the following questions within the text boxes. Use complete sentences and correct grammar and punctuation.

· Which side of the nature vs. nurture debate do I fall on or am I in the middle?      

· How was I and how am I currently being molded and shaped by society?      

· What is meant by the phrase, “we are all actors on the stage of life?” and how does it apply to me?      

Class Survey Questions: Reflect on the chapter reading and consider how you would answer these questions during class discussion. Select the appropriate box to indicate your answer.

Questions 4A:

1. Consider your own social development. Overall, which one of the following had the most influence upon you?

|_| religion |_| family |_| peers |_| media

2. Overall, which one of the following has the most influence within the American society?

|_| religion |_| family |_| government |_| media

Questions 4B:

1. In your opinion, how much media consumption is appropriate for a child under the age of 10?

|_| 0 hours per day |_| 1-2 hours per day |_| 3-4 hours per day |_| 5+ hours per day

2. In your opinion, who is MOST responsible for what a child sees in the media?

|_| the parents |_| the government |_| media outlets |_| children themselves

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