The Sociological Perspective
Assessment
For this first unit, we have been learning about the sociological perspective. We learned about a few different theories: Peter Berger’s Social Construction of Reality and C. Wright Mills’ Sociological Imagination, and we learned about the foundational sociological paradigms: Durkheim’s Structural-Functional, Marx’s Conflict, and Symbolic-Interaction. I want you to demonstrate your understanding of the sociological perspective by writing an authentic essay that shows your ability to apply the sociological perspective to your own life.
Instructions/Prompt:
Write an original essay that both explains the sociological perspective and applies it uniquely to experiences from your own life. Your essay should include a discussion of at least three of either the theories or paradigms that are italicized above and include unique examples of how each of the theories or paradigms apply authentically to your own life. To be authentic, your example should apply uniquely to you – it should not be able to be applied to anyone else from our class. Be specific and detailed. One example of authenticity is the demographic sheet you filled out during our first lesson. All of those questions were unique to your lived experience. Other ideas for being authentic are embedded within each of the lessons we did – such as: your name, or your high school or your family, etc…
Turning in your work.
The essay is due by the start of our next class (Tuesday, Feb 7).
When you are finished with your essay, submit it here:
If you prefer to hand in your essay using a hard copy (actual paper) feel free to do so.
Grading:
Your grade will be out of 40 pts based on the following rubric:
Paradigm/Theory Choice #1 (out of 10 points)
10 Fully explained and accurate explanation of how the theory or paradigm connects to your own unique and authentic example(s).
8 Not completely explained or accurate.
7 Not authentic or original.
6 Incorrect explanation.
0 Not submitted or academically dishonest.
Paradigm/Theory Choice #2 (out of 10 points)
10 Fully explained and accurate explanation of how the theory or paradigm connects to your own unique and authentic example(s).
8 Not completely explained or accurate.
7 Not authentic or original.
6 Incorrect explanation.
0 Not submitted or academically dishonest.
Paradigm/Theory Choice #3 (out of 10 points)
10 Fully explained and accurate explanation of how the theory or paradigm connects to your own unique and authentic example(s).
8 Not completely explained or accurate.
7 Not authentic or original.
6 Incorrect explanation.
0 Not submitted or academically dishonest.
Writing (out of 10 points)
10 The writing was well organized and did not include any distracting misspellings or grammar.
One point less for each misspelling or grammar mistake that is a distraction to your essay.
5 The essay was turned in late.
0 The essay was not turned in.
Suggested Structure:
This is not required, but I suggest a structure that looks like this:
· Paragraph 1: An introduction of what the sociological perspective is in general.
· Paragraph 2: Explains one of the theories or paradigms and how it fits into the sociological perspective. Explain an authentic connection or example from your own life or experience.
· Paragraph 3: Explain a second theory or paradigm and how it fits into the sociological perspective. Explain an authentic connection or example from your own life or experience.
· Paragraph 4: Explain a third theory or paradigm and how it fits into the sociological perspective. Explain an authentic connection or example from your own life or experience.
Other tips:
Use a word processing app and save your work there first, Then when you are ready to submit, use the link to Google forms to submit your essay.
You may use first person (I and me). This is a less formal essay so that is fine.
If you are feeling uncertain about what to write, remember the point of this assessment is to simply explain that you know how sociologists look at the world and demonstrate that you can give a unique and authentic example. That's it - don't over think it!
If you have trouble, please do not fret alone.
Use Loyola’s writing center.
Email me at csalituro@luc.edu and we can communicate via email, zoom or make an appointment to meet in person.
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