Engage
The Sociological Imagination
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This discussion addresses Module Outcome 2. In this discussion, you will explore a key sociological concept, the Sociological Imagination. Be sure to watch this video (Links to an external site.) and read the chapter (Links to an external site.) from Mill’s “The Sociological Imagination” titled “The Promise”. In other words, you need to be able to see how an individual’s personal biography is influenced by the social world, and how these biographies influence the way(s) that people interact with the social world. While there are shared social experiences within a culture, such as the type of political system you live in, you also have unique experiences that contribute to your social experiences. It will be helpful to read Millennial life: How young adulthood today compares with prior generations (Links to an external site.) from the Pew Research Center to reflect on changes we see from one generation to the next as you prepare your initial response.
Engage
Before beginning this activity, be sure to read the Module Notes and the assigned readings and viewings. Use as much detail from the readings and other learning materials in the module as possible to answer the following prompts.
- Examine one element of your personal biography and discuss how it has been shaped by your social experiences and/or how it has shaped your social interactions.
- Discuss how your example reflects the history of the society that you live in (for example, changes in laws or social expectations) that might not have been true in another time period.
Your initial post should be at least 250 words and must substantively integrate the assigned readings with proper APA style formatting (Links to an external site.). For assistance with APA style formatting, visit the Library (Links to an external site.) or the Excelsior OWL (Links to an external site.). Your initial post is due by Thursday at 11:59 PM ET. Your responses are due by Sunday at 11:59 PM ET.
Your Response to Classmates
This is a “post first” discussion forum. You must submit your initial post before you can view other students’ posts. Please read your classmates’ posts and choose at least two to respond to. They can be initial posts or other classmates’ replies.
Most importantly, each response (that you post) should be at least 100 words in length, and contribute to the discussion in progress while being substantive in nature. This means they should go beyond simple agreement or disagreement with classmates’ posts to advance the discussion. You should consult the Discussion Expectations here for further guidance on posting expectations and etiquette. One can disagree with others while still being respectful (netiquette), and you should adhere to the topic questions in the discussion prompt. Should you have any questions about netiquette, or how to properly prepare your response in a text editing program and post it in Canvas, please consult the Discussion Posting Guide.
Lastly, continue to monitor and respond to any replies to your initial post, and complete all posts during the appropriate time periods. Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. To respond to a peer, click “Reply” beneath their post and continue as with an initial post.
Responses to posts of at least two classmates are due by Sunday at 11:59 pm ET.
Evaluation
This discussion will be graded using the discussion board rubric. Please review this rubric (see direct link below) prior to beginning your work to ensure your participation meets the criteria in place for this discussion. All discussions combined are worth 25% of your final course grade.
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