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Misra, Joya

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ERIC Number: EJ648141

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Integrating "The Real World" into Introduction to Sociology: Making Sociological Concepts Real.

Misra, Joya

Teaching Sociology, v28 n4 p346-63 Oct 2000

Describes a method for teaching sociological concepts in introduction to sociology courses that utilizes clips from the television show "The Real World." Discusses the use of popular culture to teach sociology and the various topics and accompanying clips from the television program. Highlights the advantages and disadvantages of this technique. (CMK)

Descriptors: Course Content, Educational Strategies, Family (Sociological Unit), Gender Issues, Higher Education, Interpersonal Relationship, Introductory Courses, Popular Culture, Race, Relevance (Education), Social Change, Sociology, Television, Undergraduate Study

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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