This course is intended to give students a broad understanding of social interaction from the perspective of the sociological imagination according to C. Wright Mills, and how most social actions are often interrelated. To this end, students are expected to write a 5- page final paper in ASA (guides are available online) format that illustrates their cumulative knowledge gained from this course. The bibliography, abstract, or title page does NOT count toward the total page count!! You will choose a topic ONLY from the list below. It must be framed within one of the three sociological perspectives (functionalism, conflict or symbolic interaction) outlined in class and readings.
It is acceptable to use examples and stories from today’s mass and social media to highlight your discussion. However, the paper may NOT be premised upon non-academic sources. The foundation of the paper must be premised on at least FIVE academic sources that MUST be used in the elements of your essay that discusses sociological concepts, principles, research or theory. You will be penalized for the use of any type of dictionary, encyclopedia or other non-academic sources in your development, discussion, or analysis of your theory or discussion of your findings.