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Carey, Allison C.; Najarian Souza, Cheryl – Teaching Sociology, 2021
The sociology of disability has emerged relatively recently as a subfield in sociology and has seen growing institutionalization within the field, including the establishment of a section in the American Sociological Association. The field, however, is still emerging. There is not yet an American journal dedicated to it or more than a few…
Descriptors: Educational Sociology, Disabilities, Course Descriptions, Interdisciplinary Approach
Napierski-Prancl, Michelle – Teaching Sociology, 2011
This article provides a model for incorporating a student-run campus awareness week into the course objectives of a sociology class. It reflects on four semesters in which students in a sociology course on eating disorders create social change by developing and implementing a campus-based awareness week. Although the article focuses specifically…
Descriptors: Course Objectives, Eating Disorders, Service Learning, Social Change

Vaughan, Charlotte A.; Peterson, Richard J. – Teaching Sociology, 1975
A set of behavioral objectives for an introductory sociology course is suggested, stressing the "sociological perspective", methodological understandings, the ability to deal critically with sociological materials, and selected content areas. (Author/DE)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Cognitive Objectives, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives

Baker, Paul J.; Jones, Janet S. – Teaching Sociology, 1981
Proposes a teaching/learning strategy for college level sociology courses on problem solving. The method involves directing students to assess the logical adequacy of statements selected from common sense, journalism, and sociology. Evaluation of a course based on this method indicates that it can help students develop rational thinking skills.…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Course Objectives, Educational Assessment, Higher Education
Grauerholz, Liz; Gibson, Greg – Teaching Sociology, 2006
This paper examines the articulation of goals and means of sociological instruction in course syllabi. Three questions guide this inquiry. First, do sociology instructors articulate common learning goals? Second, what pedagogical means do instructors commonly employ to meet these goals? Third, to what extent have sociology instructors incorporated…
Descriptors: Sociology, Course Descriptions, Educational Resources, Inquiry

Hirshorn, Barbara A. – Teaching Sociology, 1991
Describes recommended and tested strategies for teaching a first-level course on the demography of aging. Provides illustrations of the range of perspectives used to teach the subject in the context of the sociology of aging. Recommends using primary sources and includes a list of resource materials. Includes examples of student projects. (NL)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Aging Education, Class Activities, Course Content

Green, Charles S. III – Teaching Sociology, 1991
Presents an interview with Phil Nyden, a professor at Loyola University (Illinois). Describes his qualitative methods course. Includes his suggestion of a group project rather than individual research projects enabling students to focus on methodology rather than substantive issues. Lists course objectives: learning qualitative methods, applied…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Course Objectives, Ethical Instruction, Ethics

Gehrig, Gail – Teaching Sociology, 1991
Designs and teaches a required course on cultural diversity in U.S. society. Develops effective strategies for counteracting students' intergroup intolerance. Focuses on two common triggers of intolerance and offers strategies for reducing that intolerance. (Author/NL)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Course Descriptions, Course Objectives, Cultural Pluralism