Goffman's Dramaturgical Sociology: Developing a Meaningful Theoretical Context and Exercise Involving "Embarrassment and Social Organization.".

Brown, David K.

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ERIC Number: EJ679816

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Publication Date: 2003

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Goffman's Dramaturgical Sociology: Developing a Meaningful Theoretical Context and Exercise Involving "Embarrassment and Social Organization."

Brown, David K.

Teaching Sociology, v31 n3 p288-99 Jul 2003

Depicts a useful participatory exercise in teaching Erving Goffman's dramaturgical sociology by drawing upon his essay about embarrassment and social organization. Argues the need to devise new ways to involve students in sociological theorists' insights. (Author/KDR)

Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Evaluation, Higher Education, Interpersonal Competence, Interpersonal Relationship, Motivation Techniques, Social Behavior, Social Networks, Sociology, Teacher Student Relationship, Undergraduate Students

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Language: English

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