SOC 101 A1: Understanding The Work Of Sociology In The Society

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SOC 101 A1 – CUMULATIVE ESSAY SPR 2017
Directions:
Please read carefully and respond to the following question with a short essay answer. Your essay
should be original and include a brief introduction, body of paragraphs, and a well thought out
conclusion keeping in mind that this essay, if collected, would make up a substantial portion of your
grade (50 pts).
Reflection Questions/ Prompts:
Using clear sociological theory and topics covered in each of the first 3 sections of this course,
connect documentaries to textbook to discuss how sociology helps us to (1) better understand how
our own society functions, (2) re-evaluate stereotypes, and critique power dynamics in our society
and globally, and finally (3) considering 1 & 2, how does sociology help us make relevant changes in
our society?
In your essay, where appropriate, tell me about the following as made relevant to this class:
Briefly discuss the significance of Dr. Kenneth Clark and Kiri Davis to this Class.
Tell me who is Billy Mills and what is the significance of his movement causing the mobilization of
Native Americans around the country? Why does this matter?
Considering our time and studies this semester, and the work of Jenks Morton, Dr. Juwanza
Kunjufu, Dr. Steve Perry, Dr. Ivory Toldson and Dr. Boyce Watkins.
How and why is the work of Jackson Katz significant to this course. What is his message as per our
course material.
Who is Bill McKibben and what he and his colleagues at 350.org are doing and why? What is the
significance of “the math” causing the mobilization of college and university students around the
country? Considering the many social theories and contemporary social problems examined in this
course, can we turn this tanker around? What is the role of the educated person who has
sociological tools and knowledge?
Helpful Tips: As you develop your reflective discussion, be sure to include at least 1 sociological
topic covered in each of the first 3 sections of this course so that your answer is surveying course
material. As per course syllabus do not plagiarize. Also, the best essays will be informed by the
reflection grading rubric in class syllabus.
For example:
Section 1: Chapters 1 – 4 & Documentary: Merchants of Cool
Section 2: Chapters 5,7,8 & 9 & Documentaries: The Corporation & Life & Debt.
Section 3: Chapters 6, 10, 11 & 12 & Documentaries: Tough Guise, Hoodwinked and Dishonorable
Mention
Section 4: Chapters 13 – 16 & Documentary: Do the Math
In this assignment you have the opportunity to tell me what resonates (stands out or is most
significant to) with you as your reflect on the 4 sections of this course and how the experience of this
course is at all significant beyond a semester grade