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ERIC Number: EJ646262
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0092-055X
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The Cartoon Society: Using "The Simpsons" To Teach and Learn Sociology.
Scanlan, Stephen J.; Feinberg, Seth L.
Teaching Sociology, v28 n2 p127-39 Apr 2000
Presents the animated television series "The Simpsons" as a tool to reach undergraduate students by using popular culture to teach sociology. Discusses "The Simpsons" and sociology, provides a sample of the sociological themes embedded within the show, and how to use "The Simpsons." Provides information gleaned from students evaluations. (CMK)
Descriptors: Animation, Educational Strategies, Higher Education, Popular Culture, Questionnaires, Relevance (Education), Sociology, Student Attitudes, Undergraduate Students, Undergraduate Study
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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