Reaction Paper

Description

Reaction Papers:These papers should include a brief summary of the article (1-2 paragraphs) and then your analysis on the material and in particular how it relates to your life. These are brief papers that first summarize the reading and then provide a space for you to reflect on how it relates too you personally or professionally. These are graded as complete/incomplete.

Topic 1: the Sociological Imagination

Readings: Ch. 1
https://openstax.org/books/introduction-sociology-2e/pages/1-introduction-to-sociology
Description: This first topic is designed to introduce you to the Sociological Perspective. The goal is to provide you with an understanding of the purpose of the course and to give a foundation for the following chapters to build upon.

Learning Objectives:
1. Objective 1: To understand the basic theoretical perspectives used in sociology.
2. Objective 2: To understand the Sociological Imagination and how individuals can use this in everyday life.
3. Objective 3: To know what Sociologists contribute to academia and the world.