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Sociology 310 and 500 Class Meeting
Welcome to the first class meetings for Sociology 310 and Sociology 500. If you have signed up for either class, please consult the roster to confirm your enrollment.
Sociology 310: Special Topics - Death and Dying
Please sign in below in the appropriate space. The syllabus for this course has been posted.
This class period will serve as an introductionary exercise. Please state your name to the class, and share why you are interested in the course material. The subject matter is difficult, and it is important to be respectful of the viewpoints of others.
In class we will read Walt Whitman's poem To One Shortly to Die. Please feel free to share your thoughts in regards to this poem. Although not a written assignment, your participation will be noted.
Sociology 500 - Sociology of Deviance
Please sign in below in the appropriate space. Copies of the syllabus for this class can be located on my office door.
Please introduce yourself to the class and the professor. Your assignment for next class is to write a short essay that defines deviance. There is no wrong answer, this is merely to understand the different perspectives of all students in this seminar.
[OOC: Sorry for the delay, and lumping these together. I was slammed by RL unexpectedly. Grissom will be around to speak to students if they have questions this afternoon, however, all classes will be slow-played now and in the future for everyone. Play as much as you can regarding assignments, comment at least that you attended. Classes will be stored in my memories so you can catch up. Next week classes will run on a normal schedule and happen separately, and "coursework" will be laid out for the semester in part. Thank you.]
Sociology 310: Special Topics - Death and Dying
Please sign in below in the appropriate space. The syllabus for this course has been posted.
This class period will serve as an introductionary exercise. Please state your name to the class, and share why you are interested in the course material. The subject matter is difficult, and it is important to be respectful of the viewpoints of others.
In class we will read Walt Whitman's poem To One Shortly to Die. Please feel free to share your thoughts in regards to this poem. Although not a written assignment, your participation will be noted.
Sociology 500 - Sociology of Deviance
Please sign in below in the appropriate space. Copies of the syllabus for this class can be located on my office door.
Please introduce yourself to the class and the professor. Your assignment for next class is to write a short essay that defines deviance. There is no wrong answer, this is merely to understand the different perspectives of all students in this seminar.
[OOC: Sorry for the delay, and lumping these together. I was slammed by RL unexpectedly. Grissom will be around to speak to students if they have questions this afternoon, however, all classes will be slow-played now and in the future for everyone. Play as much as you can regarding assignments, comment at least that you attended. Classes will be stored in my memories so you can catch up. Next week classes will run on a normal schedule and happen separately, and "coursework" will be laid out for the semester in part. Thank you.]
Re: Sociology 500: Deviance
Random example, arbitrarily dividing an entire race into two factions which then beat each other senseless. *rolls eyes* Only the Drazi . . .
I want to understand what is deviance in order to help me function in this role as
Green Drazi Leaderan authority figure. Hearing other students' perspectives will be very interesting.Re: Sociology 500: Deviance
A written assignment will be assigned later on in the semester; I would love to see a case study on some of the cultures you have experienced, my own background being confined to Earth. I think you will find that patterns in human society are reflected in other cultures in the universe as our studies progress.
I am curious as to how your perceive violence as well, as it related to deviance in societies. If you could, keep the idea fresh for discussion. Thank you.