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SOCI305 Contemporary
Sociological Theory

Week 1 Forum

Choose one Question:

Question 1:

What was the Industrial Revolution and why was it important
for the development of sociological theory? What has changed since the days of
the Industrial Revolution? In other words, what major social changes have
occurred that sociological theorists would have to take into account in their
theories on the social world?

Or

Question 2:

On Structural Functionalism: Discuss the manifest and latent
functions behind everyday activities using examples from three different
aspects of your life, such as work, school, family, and/or other encounters
with the social world. You may choose, instead, to analyze the major manifest
and latent functions on a television show. If you choose to use a television
show, you must provide a brief synopsis of the show.

Course Objectives:
This discussion forum will develop your ability to do the following:

Define sociological theory

Identify and discuss the major social issues that influenced
the development of sociological theory.

Summarize historical theories and the manner in which their
work continues to hold relevance.

Instructions for all
Forums:

Each week, learners will post one initial post per
week. This post must demonstrate
comprehension of the course materials, the ability to apply that knowledge in
the real world. Learners will engage
with the instructor and peers throughout the learning week. To motivate engaged discussion, posts are
expected to be on time with regular interaction throughout the week. All posts should demonstrate college level
writing skills. To promote vibrant discussion as we would in a face to face
classroom, formatted citations and references are not required. Quotes should not be used at all, or used
sparingly. If you quote a source
quotation marks should be used and an APA formatted citation and reference
provided.

SOCI305 Contemporary
Sociological Theory

Week 2 Forum

Critical Theory & Exchange Theory

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Forum 2 – Choose one Question:

Question 1: Critical
Theory – Habermas:

While Jurgen Habermas derides mass culture for corrupting
our ability to reason, what role, if any, might education play in promoting
“The Rationalizing of the Life World”? Second, as a form of
technology, do you consider the Internet a potential way to improve or
communication in society, or does it harm it? Defend your response with
specific reference to the reading.

Or

Question 2: Exchange Theory

Peter Blau suggests that in calculating the potential
profits derived from interacting with others, individuals attempt to establish
a position of dominance. As such,
maximizing our own benefits is contingent upon having others dependent on us
for the rewards they seek. Do you think this motive characterizes all relationships? If your answer is yes, please explain why and
use examples. If your answer is no, what
other considerations might guide our interactions with others? What types of relationships are more likely
to generate such conditions?

Course Objectives: This discussion forum will develop your
ability to do the following:

Define sociological theory

Identify major bodies of theoretical work in contemporary
sociology and the theorists associated with them

Summarize historical theories and the manner in which their
work continues to hold relevance.

Instructions for all Forums:

Each week, learners will post one initial post per
week. This post must demonstrate
comprehension of the course materials, the ability to apply that knowledge in
the real world. Learners will engage
with the instructor and peers throughout the learning week. To motivate engaged discussion, posts are
expected to be on time with regular interaction throughout the week. All posts should demonstrate college level
writing skills. To promote vibrant discussion as we would in a face to face
classroom, formatted citations and references are not required. Quotes should not be used at all, or used
sparingly. If you quote a source
quotation marks should be used and an APA formatted citation and reference
provided.

SOCI305 Contemporary
Sociological Theory

Week 3 Forum

Symbolic Interactionism & Dramaturgy

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Forum 3 – Choose one Question

Question 1: GH Mead

Mead claimed that an individual becomes an object to
him/herself. Please explain what Mead meant by this statement. In your answer
be sure to include and define the concepts of the social act, roles, and
“significant gestures.”

Or

Question 2: Dramaturgy

One of Goffman’s central concepts is impression management.
Please explain the concept of impression management as well as that of Stage
Theory and “performances.” Now walk us through your day, identifying times of
your day when you are on front stage and parts of your day when you are on back
stage. Be sure to explain the concepts of front and back stage and how the relate
to impression management.

Course Objectives: This discussion forum will develop your
ability to do the following:

Define sociological theory

Identify major bodies of theoretical work in contemporary
sociology and the theorists associated with them

Analyze important developments in sociological theory,
including developments in European sociological theory that influenced the
growth of theory in the United States

Instructions for all Forums:

Each week, learners will post one initial post per
week. This post must demonstrate
comprehension of the course materials, the ability to apply that knowledge in
the real world. Learners will engage
with the instructor and peers throughout the learning week. To motivate engaged discussion, posts are
expected to be on time with regular interaction throughout the week. All posts should demonstrate college level
writing skills. To promote vibrant discussion as we would in a face to face
classroom, formatted citations and references are not required. Quotes should not be used at all, or used
sparingly. If you quote a source
quotation marks should be used and an APA formatted citation and reference
provided.

SOCI305 Contemporary
Sociological Theory

Week 4 Forum

Phenomenology & Ethnomethodology

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Forum 4 – Choose one Question:

Question 1: Phenomenology

Please explain how Alfred Schutz uses the concepts of
“subjective” and “objective” in describing the experience
people have of themselves and others. Next, give a specific example of how one
type of experience may have a “subjective”
meaning that runs counter to an “objective” meaning. (hint: think about an experience a person has
not had that he/she has expectations about, but has an actual experience that
is different from what they expect.)

Or

Question 2: Ethnomethodology

Describe the basic field of Ethnomethodolgy – what are the
main concerns of this perspective and how do they differ from traditional
sociological concerns? How do Garfinkle’s Breaching Experiments relate to the
main concern of Ethnomethodology?

Course Objectives: This discussion forum will develop your
ability to do the following:

Define sociology

Identify major bodies of theoretical work in contemporary
sociology and the theorists associated with them.

Instructions for all Forums:

Each week, learners will post one initial post per
week. This post must demonstrate comprehension
of the course materials, the ability to apply that knowledge in the real
world. Learners will engage with the
instructor and peers throughout the learning week. To motivate engaged discussion, posts are
expected to be on time with regular interaction throughout the week. All posts should demonstrate college level
writing skills. To promote vibrant discussion as we would in a face to face
classroom, formatted citations and references are not required. Quotes should not be used at all, or used
sparingly. If you quote a source
quotation marks should be used and an APA formatted citation and reference
provided.

SOCI305 Contemporary
Sociological Theory

Week 5 Forum

Feminist Theory

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Forum 5 – only one question

Question:

Dorothy Smith claims that our knowledge of the world is
dependent on our particular social location (our standpoint) in the world. Explain Smith’s standpoint theory and
describe how your own particular social location influences your
taken-for-granted knowledge of the social world.

Course Objectives: This discussion forum will develop your
ability to do the following:

Define sociological theory

Identify major bodies of theoretical work in contemporary
sociology and the theorists associated with them

Analyze important developments in sociological theory,
including developments in European sociological theory that influenced the
growth of theory in the United States

Instructions for all Forums:

Each week, learners will post one initial post per
week. This post must demonstrate
comprehension of the course materials, the ability to apply that knowledge in
the real world. Learners will engage
with the instructor and peers throughout the learning week. To motivate engaged discussion, posts are
expected to be on time with regular interaction throughout the week. All posts should demonstrate college level
writing skills. To promote vibrant discussion as we would in a face to face
classroom, formatted citations and references are not required. Quotes should not be used at all, or used
sparingly. If you quote a source
quotation marks should be used and an APA formatted citation and reference
provided.

SOCI305 Contemporary
Sociological Theory

Week 6 Forum

Poststructural & Postmodern Theories

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Forum 6 – only one question:

Question:

Foucault argued that today’s society can be thought of as a
disciplinary society because of the many technologies of surveillance that have
become a normal and routine daily activity. Modern day examples include routine
inspections in the workplace, rigorous training in procedures and protocols,
and standardized work quotas. Briefly describe Foucault’s disciplinary society
and offer examples of his theory from your daily life.

Course Objectives: This discussion forum will develop your
ability to do the following:

Define sociological theory

Identify major bodies of theoretical work in contemporary
sociology and the theorists associated with them

Instructions for all Forums:

Each week, learners will post one initial post per
week. This post must demonstrate
comprehension of the course materials, the ability to apply that knowledge in
the real world. Learners will engage
with the instructor and peers throughout the learning week. To motivate engaged discussion, posts are
expected to be on time with regular interaction throughout the week. All posts should demonstrate college level
writing skills. To promote vibrant discussion as we would in a face to face
classroom, formatted citations and references are not required. Quotes should not be used at all, or used
sparingly. If you quote a source
quotation marks should be used and an APA formatted citation and reference
provided.

SOCI305 Contemporary
Sociological Theory

Week 7 Forum

Structuration Theory

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Forum 7 – only one question:

Question:

Anthony Giddens’ model of structuration argues that human
beings simultaneously create and maintain social structure. In other words,
what we do reinforces the very rules by which we do it. Giving specific reference
to your reading for Week 7, please provide at least TWO examples of
structuration. Also, please give meaningful feedback to your peers on their
contributions.

Course Objectives: This discussion forum will develop your
ability to do the following:

Define sociological theory

Identify major bodies of theoretical work in contemporary
sociology and the theorists associated with them.

Analyze important developments in sociological theory,
including developments in European sociological theory that influenced the
growth of theory in the United States.

Instructions for all Forums:

Each week, learners will post one initial post per
week. This post must demonstrate
comprehension of the course materials, the ability to apply that knowledge in
the real world. Learners will engage
with the instructor and peers throughout the learning week. To motivate engaged discussion, posts are
expected to be on time with regular interaction throughout the week. All posts should demonstrate college level
writing skills. To promote vibrant discussion as we would in a face to face
classroom, formatted citations and references are not required. Quotes should not be used at all, or used
sparingly. If you quote a source
quotation marks should be used and an APA formatted citation and reference
provided.

SOCI305 Contemporary
Sociological Theory

Week 8 Forum

The Global Society

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Forum 8 – only one question:

Question: Where is the world headed with globalization –
what’s going to happen as globalization increases?

Please outline the two main perspectives regarding the
question of where globalization is taking us. Be sure you also describe the
“strong” version of each perspective as well as which theorist is associated
with that “strong” version. Next, draw on this knowledge to offer your own
analysis of where globalization is ultimately headed. Be sure to relate your
analysis to one of the two perspectives and describe whether your “version”
would be considered “strong” or “weak” and why. You do not have to adopt one of
the two perspectives as your own – you may have a completely different
perspective. However, be sure to compare/contrast it with at least one of the
two main perspectives under examination here.

Course Objectives: This discussion forum will develop your
ability to do the following:

Define sociological theory

Identify major bodies of theoretical work in contemporary
sociology and the theorists associated with them.

Analyze important developments in sociological theory,
including developments in European sociological theory that influenced the
growth of theory in the United States.

Instructions for all Forums:

Each week, learners will post one initial post per
week. This post must demonstrate
comprehension of the course materials, the ability to apply that knowledge in
the real world. Learners will engage
with the instructor and peers throughout the learning week. To motivate engaged discussion, posts are
expected to be on time with regular interaction throughout the week. All posts should demonstrate college level
writing skills. To promote vibrant discussion as we would in a face to face
classroom, formatted citations and references are not required. Quotes should not be used at all, or used
sparingly. If you quote a source
quotation marks should be used and an APA formatted citation and reference
provided.