Soc Day 7 - Theoretical Perspectives

Objective:  Investigate the lives and ideas of the pioneers of sociology.  Examine the ways society impacts everyday behavior.

Task:  Happy Friday!  Today we'll begin class with a game to examine social structures, luck, and effort in determining one's social position.  After discussing and debriefing the game, we'll continue our notes on theoretical perspectives.

Homework:

• Friday, January 31 - Pioneers of Sociology reflection posts due on VoiceThread by 3:00 pm
• Monday, February 3 - "The Echo Becomes the Net Generation" (Grown Up Digital excerpt) reading quiz
• Tuesday, February 4 - "Classroom as Symbolic Statements" research and presentation due in class

Class Consciousness in "A Bug's Life"



"The Protestant Ethic & Capitalism" (From Norton Sociology)