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Sociology
Mr. Schultz
Game Plan for Today:
• Correct seat
• Personal Profile Information
• Syllabus:
– Signature due Tuesday
• Missed and Late Work procedures
• Note-taking guides
• Pretest – How much do you already know about
Sociology?
• Begin introduction to Sociology
Journal Entry #1
Copy AND Answer
August 27, 2012
Monday
1. What is the definition of Sociology?
* Pg. 4 in textbook OR syllabus may help
2. What is the importance of learning
Sociology?
3. What would you like to learn in this class?
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The Sociological Point
of View
Chapter 1: Section 1
Sociology
Review Questions
• 1. When is tutoring available for Sociology?
• 2. What is the policy for late homework
assignments?
• 3. Where can I find the previous day’s
assignments?
• 4. In your own words, what would you consider a
“society” to be?
Agenda: Course Prospectus slips, School Society, Chapter
1.1 Schpill, Other Social Sciences
Objectives:
• Describe what sociology is and explain
what it means to have a sociological
imagination.
• Explain how sociology is similar to
and different from other social
sciences.
Society
• so·ci·e·ty
• people in general thought of as living
together in organized communities with
shared laws, traditions, and values
• the people of a particular country, area,
time, etc., thought of especially as an
organized community
~Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Before we begin…
After reading the official definition of
sociology… WHY do you think sociology
is important??
The science that studies human society
and social behavior.
Few important definitions:
• Sociology:
– Social science that studies human society and social
behavior.
• Social sciences:
– Disciplines that study human social behavior or
institutions and functions of human society in a
scientific manner.
• Social interaction:
– How people react to one another and influence each
other’s behavior.
SOCIAL...OLOGY
• Sociologists focus on the group rather
than individuals by examining social
phenomena:
– Observable facts or events that involve
human society.
The Sociological Perspective:
• A viewing of the behavior of groups in a
systematic way.
• Allows you to see beyond your own day-today life by viewing the world through other’s
eyes.
• Can look beyond commonly
held beliefs to the hidden meanings
behind human actions.
What does it mean to have a
sociological imagination???
Sociological
Imagination:
Ability to see the connection between the
larger world and our personal lives.
(Term developed by C. Wright Mills)
Sociological Imagination
Example:
How might a sociologist view the
interconnection of this closed factory and
homeless person?
Quick Activity:
Complete on note-taking guide
Create your OWN example of sociological
imagination. (Quick sketch)
Few More Terms:
• Anthropology:
– The comparative study of past and present
cultures.
• Psychology:
– Science that deals with the behavior and
thinking of organisms.
– Includes personality, perception, motivation,
and learning.
– Social Psychology:
• The study of how the social environment affects an
individual’s behavior and personality.
• Economics:
– Study of the choices people make in an effort
to satisfy their needs and wants.
– The processes of which goods and services
are produced, distributed, and consumed.
• Political Science:
– Study of the organization and operation of
governments.
• History:
– Study of past events.
Comparing Sociology and other
Social Sciences:
• Similar:
– Examines the relations between society and
culture.
• Different:
– Sociology focuses on groups rather than
individuals.
What might a sociologist find interesting about this
image? How might this view differ from other social
scientists?
What would be your concern?
•
You will be assigned a social science and topic. Develop at least 3 questions that
your discipline would address according to your topic.
GROUP #1:
• Crime:
– Sociology
– History
GROUP #2:
• Crime:
– Psychology
– Economics
GROUP #3:
• Family Relationships:
– Sociology
– Anthropology
GROUP #4:
•
Family Relationships:
– Psychology
– Economics
GROUP #5:
• Education:
– Sociology
– History
– Political Science/Gov’t
Homework due Tomorrow:
Read pages 9-14
Answer Questions 3 & 4
Begin Chapter 1:2
Sociology:
Then & Now
Focus and Review #2
August 28, 2012
COPY AND ANSWER
• How many Unit/Topic/Themes are there in
Sociology?
• Indicate the “Chapter” for Unit V.
• What is the “Benchmark” for Unit VI?
• Which unit interests you the most AND why?
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• Syllabus signed???
• Place note-taking guide 1:1 on your desk