Sociology+101

= Monday, Sept. 22nd = Introducing the Sociological Perspective(s) Which of the sociological perspectives do you most align with and why?

Lecture on the[| 3 Main Sociological Perspectives] [|Presentation] Create visuals that represent each of the sociological perspectives presented.
 * Match the perspective to [|the quote]**

=Tuesday, Sept. 23rd= In pairs investigate the following perspectives
 * Positivist,**
 * Post-Positivist,**
 * Structuralist,**
 * Post-Modernist,**
 * Critical Theorist**

In a google doc that you put into this [|spreadsheet] Describe each of the perspectives in your own words and explain which perspective is most aligned with your personal beliefs or you can refer back to one of the 3 main sociological perspectives if that aligns better with your own beliefs. =Wednesday, Sept. 24th= Debrief and discuss the perspectives from yesterday.

In pairs-- 1) Find a recent article written about something controversial (look for an editorial in the NYT or Washington Post) and 2) Identify the sociological perspective the article demonstrates. (THIS WILL NOT BE EXPLICITLY STATED) 3) Find and cite 3 specific examples from the text that affirm your position. 4) Put your names and the article in the following [|spreadsheet]

=Thursday, Sept. 25th= Pairs share out their article and their findings Applied versus Basic Sociology [|Examining the tensions] [|Taking sides on sociolog]y-Microlab Protocol

=Friday, Sept. 26th= Ms. Allen out. Reading: [|What Makes a Positive College Experience?]

=Monday, Sept. 29th= Based on your understanding of the sociological perspectives Begin a google doc titled: My sociological perspective and copy and paste the text from below into your document Save the document you create into the following spreadsheet-[|My Sociological Perspective TURN IN]

1) Choose one of the following perspectives: Conflict/Critical, Functionalism, Positivist, or Structuralist Explain your understanding (definition) of the perspective that most aligns with how you view and interact with the world. It can be a combination of views but you need to explain what elements of the perspective specifically apply to your own perspective.

2) For each of the following give personal example(s)

Individuals who have shaped the way you view and interact with the world and specific examples of how they have influenced you

Experiences that have shaped the way you view and interact with the world (give specific examples)

Organizations or institutions (school, religion, clubs, service) that have shaped the way you view and interact with the world (give specific examples)

=Tuesday, Sept. 30= Today you are adding to your document from yesterday but in particular are focusing on 3 distinct issues.

How have issues of race, class, and gender impacted how you view and interact with the world?

Race: How has your "race" impacted how society views you and thus how you view and interact with the world? Has your race helped you better understand privilege or oppression? Give examples of either/both.

Class:How has your "class" impacted how society views you and thus how you view and interact with the world? Has your class helped you better understand privilege or oppression? Give examples of either/both.

Gender:How has your "gender" impacted how society views you and thus how you view and interact with the world? Has your gender helped you better understand privilege or oppression? Give examples of either/both.

=Wednesday, Oct. 1st= Ms. Allen is out during 2nd. Finish your writing from Monday and Tuesday.

=Thursday, Oct. 2nd= Read: Peggy McIntosh: [|White Privilege-Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack] Small Group Protocol: [|Save the Last Word For Me]

=Friday, Oct. 3rd= Warm up question: What is 1 thing that stuck with you from the reading yesterday?

First read the background on [|Intersectionality] and discuss with your partner in what ways you are oppressed and an oppressor (groups that you belong to)

Begin reading[| "The Connections between Oppressions"] by Althea Smith While reading look for the 2 most significant sentences for you throughout the text.

Modified Parnters Microlab Protocol What are your initial responses to the quote that begins the reading? Why do the connections of "isms" matter? Do you agree or disagree? Which of the "guidelines for exploring the connections" resonated most with you? What do you think about the "Action Steps" presented in the text?

=Monday, Oct. 6th= Warm up: Each table defines "intersectionality" in their own words.

Read along with [|Shane Koyzcan's] Essay/Poem on Ted Talks about being bullied and a bully and complete the following task: 1. Choose 4 lines (sentences or phrase) from his text and explain how you relate to that (sentence or phrase)-You will turn this in on a separate sheet of paper. 2. When and how have you been bullied? When and how have you ever bullied someone else?-You will turn this in on the same sheet of paper as prompt

[|Ted Bullying Playlist] =Tuesday, Oct. 7th= Shane Koyzcan's TED Talk and Debrief compared to Ism's Article from Friday

Small Group Discussion [|Oppressor v. Oppressed]

=Wednesday, Oct. 8th & Thursday, Oct. 9th= Intro to Empathy: [|The Empathic Civilization-Ted Talk] What is Empathy? Why does everyone keep talking about it? And why is it so hard to understand? [|Six Habits of Highly Empathetic People (HEP's)] Make a copy of the questions and put your responses in the following [|spreadsheet] [|Questions for the article] [|Online Empathy Test]

Thursday Clip: [|What is Empathy?] Add to your questions: A story of when you or someone you encountered demonstrated empathy-how do you know it was empathy and not sympathy?

=Friday, Oct. 10th= [|Nobel Peace Prize 2014] Quick Read: Promoting Empathy With Your Teen-Psychology Today Respond to this: "We Must Struggle To Understand Ourselves in order to Understand and Empathize with Others" H.D. Thoreau

Compassion and the True Meaning of Empathy A Promotional Campaign for Empathy-How can we promote empathy at ISA?

[|Cultural Empathy Activity and Readings]-For after PSAT