Sociology+Fall+2009+Announcements

Tuesday December 1
1. The teaching project description, rubric, and teaching schedule are posted here for you to download. The project description was slightly modified to correct the date. 2. Remember, the semester exam will largely be based on the lessons learned from the project. Do your best both as teachers and students! 3. I have created wiki links here for you to use if you wish. Nothing has to be posted on them--they are just available as an option.
 * // 1. Teaching Project //**

1. Students should come to class ready to work on the projects after having read the chapter for Wednesday. Plan on spending much time creating the lesson plan between Wednesday and Friday. The printed out lesson plans (see the project description for details) will be due at the beginning of class on Friday.
 * // 2. Wednesday 2 Dec Class //**

Sunday November 8
1. For Wednesday's research time in Gangnam, all students will ride KIS transportation to Gangnam. All students are expected to ride the KIS bus back to school unless they have a signed note by their parents that is turned in to Mr. Duncan by 3:00 p.m. on **Tuesday**. Students with the note turned in on time may leave for home from Gangnam. Those without will go back to KIS on the school bus. 2. Happy studying for tomorrow's test.
 * // 1. Field Trip Transportation //**

Wednesday November 4
Here are the instructions for Friday's class: 1. Go to this page on the wiki. Once there, read all 7 pages of the "Unpacking the Knapsack" handout. Once finished, answer the following questions in your journal: (A) In "Unpacking the Knapsack," what are some of the most thought-provoking ideas the author presents? Why? (B) List (or copy/paste) the 7 most significant and/or interesting of the 50 "Daily Effects of White Privilege." 2. Read the //New York Times// article from this week about South Koreans struggling with race. In a detailed paragraph, write your reactions to the article. Be sure to personalize it based on your own ideas, experiences, and/or observations. 3. Work on parts 1-5 of experiment planning OR study for Monday's test. Students no longer have to finish parts 1-5 of experiment planning in class. However, students should have parts 1-5 finished and turned in on Wednesday November 11 (the day of the experiment).
 * // 1. Friday November 6 class //**
 * Homework**: Study for Monday's test

Tuesday October 27
I hope you all enjoyed sleeping in today. I know I did. For those that are sick, I hope you feel better soon. On to the assignment announcements... 1. Because of the school cancellation, some of the plans and due dates had to be altered. Below is the updated schedule. It includes what will be done in class each day and the homework (HW) for each class. Nothing was changed beginning on Wed 11/11. If you have any questions, please email me and I will be happy to help.
 * // 1. H1N1 Week //**
 * **Week of 10/27-10/30**: No class
 * HW #1: Finalize Gangnam research topic
 * HW #2: Use Opposing Viewpoints to find your assigned article (see below for the assignments). Read the article, understanding the main arguments and key examples the author provides. After reading, prepare a 2-4 minute speech that convincingly argues the author's position (even if you actually disagree with the stated position). I want to believe that you believe it. After each speech, the audience members will try to ask questions that "poke holes in" and/or seek clarification with the speaker's thesis. Be prepared to challenge others and to be challenged by others. The speech and Q & A will be worth __two 100 pt homework grades__. The following factors will be graded: (a) speech preparation and organization, (b) speech delivery--eye contact, volume, energy, etc, (c) memorable and effective intro and conclusion, (d) quality and use of supporting examples, (e) answers during Q & A--proof that you have thoroughly thought about the important counterarguments/criticisms, (f) role in others' Q & A, and (g) overall attentiveness. Below are the assigned articles. Unfortunately we did not get to sign up in class as was originally planned. If you are interested in finding a different article, you may email Mr. Duncan BEFORE 8:00 a.m. on Friday with a suggestion(s).
 * **Daeun**: “Science is Sometimes Used to Justify Racism”
 * **Jamie**: “Interracial Marriage is an Indicator of Racial Assimilation in America”
 * **Jenice**: “Trying to Achieve Diversity Through Affirmative Action is Racist”'
 * **Lydia**: “Racism is a Serious Problem in Modern Medicine”
 * **Mike**: “The Perception of Racism Has Eclipsed Actual Racism”
 * **Soobin**: “To End Racism, Stop Focusing on Race”
 * **Stella**: “Behavioral Profiling is Not Racial Profiling”
 * **Mon 11/2:** Speeches, Challenging Q & A from teacher & audience based on articles/speeches; Time permitting--Mr. Duncan teaches other concepts from Ch. 12
 * HW: Read p. 338-358, be prepared for a quiz
 * **Wed 11/4**: Reading quiz; Pass out test study guide; Ethnicity in Education; Time permitting--other ethnicity-related issues
 * HW: Study for test, have experiment-related article
 * **Fri 11/6**: (Mr. Duncan, Mike, & Soobin gone to SEOMUN) Finish parts 1-5 of experiment planning; Read/analyze an article from NY Times (I will provide)
 * HW: Study for test
 * **Mon 11/9**: Race/Ethnicity Ch. 12 Test
 * **Wed 11/11**: Gangnam experiment!
 * **Fri 11/13**: Work in class editing experiment video
 * **Tue 11/17**: Present Gangnam experiment video

Friday October 16
1. For Monday, spend time looking in the textbook for topics you would prefer studying for the remainder of the semester. We will study at least 3 chapters from Ch. 9-22 in a variety of ways. After looking in the textbook, each student should take this survey: Sociology Fall 2009 Topic Selection Once the results are in, Mr. Duncan will start planning specific lessons and activities around the selected topics. The completed survey is due by 8:00 am on Monday October 19.
 * // 1. Homework for Monday //**