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Oyinlade, A. Olu; Christo, Zachary J.; Finch, David W. – Teaching Sociology, 2020
The introductory sociology course is typically the only course most students take in sociology; hence, the introductory textbook becomes the only sociology textbook they may ever read as college students. The textbook, however, often lacks rigor in explaining concepts. This study focused on the thoroughness of explanations of the relations of…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Sociology, Introductory Courses, College Students
Baranowski, Mariusz – Globalisation, Societies and Education, 2020
The article deals with changes in the area of education, especially at the higher level, after the so-called neoliberal turn of the 1980s. In order to explore the transformation of the sphere of education, the Marxian concept of commodification was used, as well as the four-level approach to the mechanisms of social reproduction of inequalities of…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Critical Theory, Social Systems, Social Change
Russell, David R. – Composition Forum, 2015
This article explores David Russell's long-time fascination with Genre as Social Action and Charles Bazerman's idea of genre systems (1994), based on Miller's 1984 article. He explains that the great insight Miller had, in that article, was to bring Schutz's concept of typification, and with it the western European tradition of phenomenological…
Descriptors: Literary Genres, Social Action, Phenomenology, Social Theories
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Lippmann, Stephen; Aldrich, Howard – Teaching Sociology, 2003
Outlines a plan for helping undergraduate students appreciate Max Weber's theoretical achievements, teaching critical thinking about what constitutes 'the good life' in rationalized societies. Uses the book "The McDonaldization of Society" (George Ritzer) to encourage student interest in Weber's work. Describes field exercises and…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Critical Thinking, Educational Strategies, Field Instruction
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Kalberg, Stephen – American Journal of Sociology, 1980
Explores rationality in Max Weber's works and identifies four types of rationality which play major roles in his writing--practical, theoretical, substantive, and formal. Implications for society and education are discussed. (DB)
Descriptors: History, Literature Reviews, Research, Social Sciences
Labaree, David F. – 1997
Getting ahead and getting an education are inseparable in the minds of most Americans. Social mobility lies at the core of the American dream, and educational opportunity is the primary avenue by which to realize this dream. This book suggests that it is time to consider whether the connection between schooling and social mobility is doing more…
Descriptors: Competition, Credentials, Educational Assessment, Educational History