Collage Assignment/ Sociology of Gender

Sociology of Gender

Collage Assignment Instructions

Think about the topics/concepts reviewed in the course so far. Here are some questions to get you started: Is there something that draws you to it? Is there a concept/issue/theory/topic/etc. that resonates with you? Would you like to clarify something about the concept/topic/theory? Do you want to know more about a theorist/topic/etc.? Is there something in the environment that relates to the topics/concepts/issues/perspectives/etc. in sociology of gender that “screams at you?” Do you want to put theoretical information into a context? Are you noticing something you hadn’t before because of something you learned in sociology of gender? Brainstorm these thoughts with your group members (you might want to take notes) and search the internet and your environment for photos/paintings/images with which to make a collage of your thoughts about the concept/topic/theory/research findings/etc. you chose. Please use no less than 12 pictures in your collage. Please also remember to provide a citation (http:// is fine) for each picture.

Write a one-page/double spaced explanation of your collage. Discuss what your group was interested in why (your notes would be helpful here). Define and discuss the main points of the concept/topic/issue/etc. you have depicted. Connect the dots. What did you learn? Why is it important? Please utilize these instructions and the Collage Assignment Rubric to help you complete the assignment.

COLLAGE ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC

Variable(s) Assessed	Points Possible
	135-150	120-135	105-120	90-105	0-90
	Superior	Very good	Good	Needs Work	Poor Quality
1. Demonstrates Knowledge of sociology of gender a. Pictures and written description clearly illuminate (by definition, example, etc.) the topic/concept/issue/perspective/etc. under focus. b. A variety of resources/ examples are used to communicate relevant information. 2. Demonstrates creativity/ originality in approach to topic/perspective/ concept/etc. a. A variety of resources/ examples are used to communicate all relevant information. 3. Demonstrates ability to clearly communicate perspectives/ concepts/issues/etc. in writing a. Written description clearly illuminates (by definition, example, etc.) the topic/perspective/issue/concept under focus. b. Spelling is exceptional. Writing is grammatically correct in every way (except when purposeful and germane to the subject). c. Images used in the collage and their placement reflect a high degree of student creativity display.	Assignment meets all of the criteria.	4 of criteria met.	2-3 of criteria met.	1-2 of criteria met.	1 or no criteria met or no submission
Total Points:	/150