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Peer reviewedEckstein, Rick; And Others – Teaching Sociology, 1995
Maintains that introductory sociology courses rely on a preponderance of jargon that obfuscates the nature of the discipline. Advocates communicating the nature of sociology by emphasizing its three main approaches: structural, systematic, and critical. Suggests that religious affiliation and economic status influence ability to think…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Data Collection, Definitions, Educational Objectives
