Respond to two prompts each from different chapters

Soc1300

Instructions

Respond to any 2 prompts (should be from different chapters) in an original discussion post.

Prompts:

Chapter 1: An Introduction to Sociology

1. Summarize conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, and structural functionalism. Explain why you are in college based on each of the three theoretical perspectives. Explain which of the three theoretical perspectives best describes why you are pursuing higher education. (CSLO2, USLO 1.3)

2. Explain the sociological imagination (SI) and what it means to reflect upon one’s life using the sociological imagination. Describe a recent situation in which societal pressures influenced a choice you made. Using your sociological imagination, explain how those societal pressures may have been different for your parents and grandparents when they were your age? (CSLO2, USLO 1.1)

Chapter 2: Sociological Research

1. What type of data do surveys gather? For what topics would they be the best research method? What drawbacks might you expect to encounter when using them? Think of a recent survey you have completed and list some of the ways you could improve it. (CSLO 3, USLO 1.8).

2. Would you willingly participate in a sociological study, like the Stanford Prison Experiment, that could potentially put your health and safety at risk, but had the potential to help thousands or even hundreds of thousands of people? Explain the code of ethics for social research and defend if you think it is too restrictive and would prevent quality social research? (CSLO 3, USLO 1.9)

Chapter 3: Society and Social Interactions

1. Share a major stressor in your life (e.g., childcare, unemployment, family, etc.) and explain if that stressor exists in the three various types of societies described in the readings. How would that stressor be addressed in those three societies? (CSLO 2, USLO 2.1)

2. Explain both the Thomas theorem and the self-fulfilling prophecy. Summarize a time when you have experienced the self-fulfilling prophecy. Make sure to explain how your sense of reality was shaped and whether others could have perceived the situation as a different reality. (CSLO 2, USLO 2.3)

3. Explain one of the following three theories in detail: Merton’s role theory, Goffman’s role performance, or Cooley’s looking-glass self. Apply the theory to your current life situation. Next, predict how your life will be different one year after graduating from college and utilize the same theory to describe your future life scenario. (CSLO 2, USLO 2.3)

 

Weekly Discussion Guidelines

Original discussion posts:

· Answer both the questions in one single post rather than respond to each question in different posts.

· You should answer all parts of the questions you chose to answer.

· Number your answers corresponding to the prompt numbers listed above, and split your answers into separate paragraphs.

· Use of concepts and theories wherever relevant is highly recommended for full grade. It will also help you in your exams and while writing your essay.

· Students must first post their answers before they can view or reply to other students' posts.

Additional notes:

· You can use pictures, graphs, pie charts, etc. in your answers, but not for your answers.

· Always support your opinions with scholastic sources.

· When you use outside material, please use in-text citations and give references at the end of your post in APA format. Otherwise, it is termed as Plagiarism.

· Plagiarism is a critical offense according to Galen policies. Your answers should not be simple 'copy and paste' from an outside source. In such instances, even though you give references, they will not be considered your answers. The first time I spot plagiarism, you will be given a zero with a warning. The 2nd time will be a write-up. Please be careful about plagiarism.

-After you respond to the 2 prompts in an original post, you are also required to provide substantive responses to at least 2 of your classmates' posts and to remain active on at least 2 additional days during Week 1.

Peer responses:

· You need to respond to at least 2 classmates’ posts, and I encourage you to respond to 3-6 classmates. Replying to instructor queries is not counted toward your required peer responses. You should also respond to classmates that comment on your original post.

· Responses need to be substantive; responses under 2 sentences will not be considered substantive. Responses should be thorough, explanatory, offer some sort of new insight or reasoning, or offer critical or analytical thought and should be in full sentences.

Additional notes:

· You can use pictures, graphs, pie charts, etc. in your answers, but not for your answers.

· Always support your opinions with scholastic sources.

· When you use outside material, please use in-text citations and give references at the end of your post in APA format. Otherwise, it is termed as Plagiarism.

· Plagiarism is a critical offense according to Galen policies. Your answers should not be simple 'copy and paste' from an outside source. In such instances, even though you give references, they will not be considered your answers. The first time I spot plagiarism, you will be given a zero with a warning. The 2nd time will be a write-up. Please be careful about plagiarism.