*Artifacts*

Sociology
INTASC 1


*Artifact*

This artifact is actually a paper I wrote as a make up for a quiz for my Sociology 241 class with Professor Hennessee in the Fall of 2007.  This paper exmplifies the information that I have learned in Sociology classes.  In this paper I answer questions about Merton's theory as well as differential association theories.  My answers show the knowledge that I have attained in my sociology classes and my growth of knowledge in this area. 
This paper is associated with Standard #8 of the Indiana Professional Standards Board Teachers of Social Studies Content Standards.  This paper shows my knowledge and understanding of how roles, status, and social class describe the interactions and connections between individuals, groups and institutions in society.  This paper also shows my understanding of how individuals, groups, and institutions develop and change over time, thus furthering both continuity and change.

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This artifact is an assignment that I completed for Sociology 228: Global Sociology that I was in with Dr. DeOllos in the summer of 2008.  This assignment, labeled the third world country assignment includes part A and part B.  Part A is approximately 8 pages of information compiled from the United States CIA website about a Third World Country.  The information included in these 8 pages of compiled information includes, but is not limited to, information about the land use, natural resources, terrain, climate, population, age structure, birth rate, death rate, sex ratio, ethnic groups, an overview of the economy, poverty information, as well as many other important aspects of the country of Botswana.  Part B is a two page paper discussing Botswana  and the problems facing the third world country including debt problems.  I believe that this artifact clearly demonstrates my knowledge of content in this area.  In this assignment I clearly discuss globalization, demand and supply, issues of dependence upon rich and more developed countries, debt and poverty in third world countries.  I make clear connections and inferences on globalization and the effects it has on societies.

Assignment




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This artifact is a homework assignment that I completed for Sociology 260: Society of the Individual with Professor Kapinus in the spring of 2008.  This assignment is over different identities such as situated identity, personal identity, three factors that increase the likelihood of developing a particalr persons identity and how social class can and has personally effected my life and my identity.  This assignment is a good example of the knowledge I have gained in the area of sociology throughout my various sociology classes.  This assignment clearly demonstrates my knowledge of complex sociological terms and my ability to not only define these terms but also to distinguish the differences in theories and their practical applications.  This assignment also demonstrates my ability to relate my own life and sitauations to sociology as a content area and how sociology can and does impact everyday life.

Assignment




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This artifact is a journal assignment that I completed for Sociology 427: Sociology of Religion with Professor Kraus in the fall of 2008.  This assignment is a discussion of the readings assigned throughout the semester.  The assignment is a reflection on the readings from various chapters from  Religion in Society: A Sociology of Religion (8th Edition) by Ronald L. Johnstone and When Religion Becomes Evil by Charles Kimball.  This assignment demonstrates my ability to read, understand, and synthesis complex information on a sociological level.  I clearly demonstrate my knowledge of content area and ability to create connections between two different reading from similar content areas because of my understanding of my content area.  This assignment discusses simliarities in content between the Johnstone and Kimball chapters as well as differences and my opinions on the assertions Kimball makes in his book When Religion Becomes Evil.

Assignment




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