Exploring Norms and Moral Authority through Content Analysis of Classic Texts.

Wallace, Richard Cheever

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ERIC Number: EJ469712

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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Exploring Norms and Moral Authority through Content Analysis of Classic Texts.

Wallace, Richard Cheever

Teaching Sociology, v21 n1 p90-94 Jan 1993

Describes a class assignment for a college-level sociology course in which students read from religious texts to identify norms and sanctions. Reports that students expressed positive comments about the activity. Includes suggestions for preparing materials, instructions for implementing the activity, and a coding sheet to be used by students. (CFR)

Descriptors: Behavior Standards, College Curriculum, Course Content, Cultural Influences, Curriculum Design, Educational Strategies, Ethics, Higher Education, Moral Development, Moral Values, Religion Studies, Sociology, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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