Course Description

This course explains the place and behavior of people in society. The scope of study extends from concerns of the family to problems of mass society. Topics of discussion and analysis include culture, status, roles, norms, birth order, deviance, social institutions, social structure, and social problems. Students participate in a variety of individual and group projects that examine how groups operate and the conflicts that affect society. Speakers from the community and field trips illustrate practical applications of the sociological principles studied in class.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Technology as an Agent of Socialization

žWhat are some of the implications with the development of technology?
žExplain the repercussion both positive and negative.
žShould new technology be phased into the school curriculum and used on a daily basis?
žIf every student had a laptop or an ipad, what are the effects of such a program being put into place?
 

1 comment:

  1. Thanks for sharing this. For me, as a subscriber of an Australian internet service provider, I make use of this technology to socialize.

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