SYG 2000 Worksheets

Chapter 5 – Social Interaction: Student Lesson Plan

SociologicalYOU Chapter 5 addresses the topic of social interaction, and how individuals and groups interact within society. This chapter consists of the following modules:

Module 1: Understanding Your Social Interactions Module 2: The Relationship Between Interaction and Structure Module 3: Interactions: Successes and Failures Module 4: The Personal and Public Nature of Social Interaction Module 5: Communication and Change

Before coming to class, complete the Student Responsibilities for Chapter 5. 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 5 and complete the embedded quiz questions in the chapter to earn the digital Chapter 5 Completion Certificate.

· Upload your Chapter 5 Completion Certificate to the assignment submission folder.

· Listen to the Chapter 5 PowerPoint Audio Lecture located within SociologicalYOU Student Resources.

· Complete and upload this Chapter 5 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.

· Why is it important to understand and explain how individuals and groups interact within society?      

· How do social interactions produce and maintain social structure?      

· How can the sociological imagination help us understand problematic social interactions?      

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 5A:

1. Would you be interested in wearing a small camera or video camera to create your own digital diary of your life?

|_| not at all |_| somewhat |_| completely |_| not sure

2. Do you see the value of analyzing the video of your day-to-day social interactions to gain a

better understanding of yourself?

|_| not at all |_| somewhat |_| completely |_| not sure

Questions 5B:

1. Which of the following do you see as being MOST central to your identity, i.e., your master status?

|_| your race |_| your religion |_| your sexual orientation |_| your role as student

2. Which social institution do you feel currently has the MOST influence on your life?

|_| family |_| government |_| educational system |_| economic system |_| religious intuitions

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