Task: Today, we'll begin our exploration of sociology with research on some of the pioneers in the field. We'll be heading to the library and you'll have the majority of class to research your individual (see assignments at the bottom of this post). As you investigate your sociologist, focus on:
- Relevant biographical information (ex. When & where did he/she live? What were the political/social/economic conditions that contributed to his/her perspective?)
- Contributions to the field (ex. Essential concepts and ideas that shaped sociology)
This is your only class time to work on this research. You should use AT LEAST 2 different sources to gather information. Cite your sources in NoodleTools and share with my "Soc Pioneers Sources" dropbox. Tomorrow, you'll be record your audio summary on VoiceThread.
If you finish early, please read "What is Sociology?" in preparation for tomorrow's discussion or work on your unit 1 vocabulary.
The databases, specifically Gale Biography in Context, will be useful for this project. In addition, you may want to check out the following websites:
- Famous Sociologists (Biography)
- Famous Sociologists (SocioSite) - includes links to primary documents
Homework:
- TODAY- Parent Information Sheet & email due
- Thursday, January 29 - "What is Sociology?" discussion
- Friday, January 30 - Pioneers posts due BEFORE class - bring headphones or earbuds to class!
- Monday, February 2 - Unit 1 Vocabulary due
"Pioneers of Sociology" assignments
- Auguste Comte - Brian
- Harriet Martineau - Mark
- Herbert Spencer - Hope
- Karl Marx - Rowan
- Emile Durkheim - Brendan
- Max Weber - James
- W.E.B. DuBois - Sean
- Charles Cooley - Keenan
- Ferdinand Tonnies - Liz
- C. Wright Mills - Eugenie
- Jane Addams - Bridget
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