Apply a sociological perspective to the social world

Analyze contemporary social issues using the sociological imagination and use sociological theories and concepts to analyze everyday life.

Demonstrate the ability to identify, locate, and retrieve information related to the topics in the course.

Develop written communication skills and critical thinking skills.

Apply American Psychological Association formatting and citation style when completing course assignments.

Weekly Supplemental Material Post

1) Find and post 1 piece of supplemental material (i.e. website, article, book, video, etc - NOT wikipedia) relevant to this week's readings (see below for more detail).

2) Post a substantive forum discussion and comment to at least ONE other student's supplemental material post in this thread (by clicking reply)

Supplemental Material post must include:

1) a link or attachment for the supplemental material,

2) an APA formatted citation for the source of the material,

3) a brief description of the material, and

4) a discussion about why it is relevant to the week's assigned reading - include at least 1 sociological concept (this should include identifying, defining (using the text) and then applying the sociological concept)