14 May 2015
This was your last week, I wish you the best of luck in your tests and future endeavors:)
Material covered for Semester test:
- Chapter 4 (Sections 1, 2, 3)
- Chapter 5 Section 1 + James Marcia’s theory
- Chapter 6 (Section 1 & 3)
- Chapter 8 (Section 1)
Have a nice weekend!
Ms. Sarah
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soc_ch06 sec 1 & 3
James Marcia’s Theory of Identity (ch.5 sec. 1 cont.’) ppt
Ch 5 section 1 ppt
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7 May 2015
Hey guys,
This week we covered the following:
- Finished chapter 6 section 1 & 2 (Adulthood)
- Started chapter 8 section 1 (Social Stratification)
Material to be covered/ expected next week:
- Finish chapter 8 section 1
- Chapter 5 section 1 + James Marcia’s theory + chapter 6 section 1 next Monday
- Chapter 6 section 2 assignment (section review) next Wednesday
- Present project on Thursday
Have a nice weekened!
Ms. Sarah
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30 April 2015
Hey guys,
This week we started Chapter 6 section 1 which tackles Adulthood and understanding the 3 main phases of Adulthood according to Levinson’s experiment.
Next week we will do the following:
- Quiz on Chapter 5 section 1 and James Marcia’s Identity theory for adolescents (Wednesday)
- Understand the transition from adolescence phase to adulthood for females.
Have a nice weekend!
Ms. Sarah
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23 April 2015
Hey guys,
This week you worked as a group during class on your Media project and agreed on the main topics/ themes you’re going to tackle. I will be expecting to see a first draft if your work next Monday.
We also covered James Marcia’s theory of identity that discusses the stages an adolescent go through in the journey if developing his/ her identity.
Next week we’re going to schedule for a quiz on chapter 5 material.
Have a nice weekend.
Ms. Sarah
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16 April 2015
Hey guys,
This week we discussed in the first class how to vote. And in the second class we joined the the Accounting class and had an analytical activity.
Next week we will procees with working on your project and scheduling a quiz on chapter 5 section 1.
Have a nice weekend!
Ms. Sarah
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2 April 2015,
Hey guys,
Things covered this week:
- Submitting the Truman Show critique
- Brainstorming on a new project (The Impact of Media on Adolescents)
School will resume on the 15th of April.
Have a nice vacation.
Ms. Sarah
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26/03/2015
Hey guys,
Concept’s covered this week:
- Finished the “Truman Show” and had a small class discussion on it before writing your critique which is due next Wednesday 1st of April
- Chapter 5 Section 1: Understanding Adolescence
You also received your chapter 4 test graded.
Have a nice weekend.
Sarah Akl
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19/03/2015
Hey guys,
This week we started watching “The Truman Show” movie as part of your movie critique assignment related to Chapter 4 (Socialization of the Individual). The objective of the critique is:
- Understand the effects of the society on the individual
- Individual’s different concepts of reality
- What forces and agents shape our mentality and how? (Christof controlling nearly every aspect of Truman’s socialization)
- Relate the movie to Goffman’s theory of dramaturgy and impression management
You also had your first chapter test (Ch. 4). I will return it back graded next week.
Have a nice weekend!
Sarah
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26/02/2015
Hey guys,
This week we’ve concluded section 2 in Chapter 4 (The Social Self). You also had your first quiz this week and received your grades back.
As agreed, you’ll be having your second quiz next Monday 2nd of March. You also have an assignment due the same day:
- Using all three theories of socialization discussed in this section (Ch4 Sec 2), write a short essay explaining the role of others in a person’s sense of self.
Have a great weekend!
Ms. Sarah
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19/02/2015
Hey guys,
So this week we’ve started a new unit in Sociology and we’re done with the first section (Personality Development).
As we’ve discussed, you’ll be having your first quiz this semester next Monday the 23rd, covering Section 1.
You also had a classwork on Thursday on section 1, you can find it attached here in case you need a soft copy. Ch 4 Sec 1 Assignment
You also were introduced to your new interdisciplinary project for this semester. You have been introduced to the project in three different sessions.
First session: class debate on whether or not people with mental and physical disabilities be included in our small community.
Second session: you’ve been divided into 7 groups with a representation of each discipline in each group, and you’ve been asked to brainstorm how each discipline could contribute to the issue of disabilities.
Third session: we went through the project description and talked about the 5 phases of the project and the role of each discipline in it.
As Sociology class, you will be receiving a rubric made specifically for your discipline covering what you will be doing exactly and how you will be graded.
Also, we will be visiting the “Al Ghad Al Moshreq” foundation next Tuesday as we’re launching the first phase of the project.
Have a great weekend!
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22/11/2014
Hey guys,
As you already know, I won’t be able to come to school next Monday the 26th of January, and so, Ms. Farah El Said has thankfully agreed to take over the class and have you do some work that I’ve asked her to give you. So, I urge you not give her a hard time, ESPECIALLY YOU ZEINA, YES YOU 😀 (just kidding)
Since we’ve agreed this week that we will start a new chapter (not included in the Semester test) next week. So, the work I have prepared for you will be on Chapter 4 Section 1 (Yes Farida, I’m actually applying your suggestion. I was convinced.)
Please do not hesitate to contact me on my e-mail have you got any inquiry or need my help with anything.
I hope you have a great long weekend!
Love and respect,
Ms. Sarah Akl
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15/01/2015
Hey guys,
So this week you’ve been asked to write a reflection paper on your opinion in regards to the Charlie Hebdo incident. And as agreed, you will have to submit it next Sunday (18/01/2015), and it will be graded as a quiz.
You can find the links for the three articles to help you write the paper on the matter below:
1) http://paper-bird.net/2015/01/09/why-i-am-not-charlie/
2) http://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/unmournable-bodies
We’ve also started the first round of revision on Chapter 1 which will be resumed next week, so please be prepared.
Thanks!
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18/12/2014
Hey guys,
Please note that the material covered for the semester test would be chapters 1 and 2 (all sections included except sec.3 ch.2).
Best of luck!
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20/11/2014
Hey guys,
Welcome to the Sociology blog!
Course Title: Sociology
Teacher: Ms. Sarah Akl
Textbook: McGraw Hill, Sociology
I had the pleasure to be handed over the Sociology course for this year after Mr. Rajeev had to leave for personal unfortunate reasons. So, this was officially our first week together. Things have been great so far, and I’m actually looking forward to more classes, discussions, projects and self-development, for us all.
You can find below some of the main rules of conduct to make things clear and put everything in perspective for everyone to avoid any miscommunication and future misperceptions.
Grading Scheme:
- 15% Class participation, attendance
- 20% Assignments
- 15%Tests
- 15% Projects
- 20% Quizzes
- 20% Exams (Two semester exams)
Student Behaviour and Expectations:
- Students are expected to come to class prepared with the textbook, notebook and writing supplies. Lack of anyof the supplies would result in deduction of participation grades.
- Quizzes will be given weekly to evaluate students’ understanding of covered material. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced.
- Tests will be given at the end of every chapter covering material discussed in class in addition to notes, quizzes and assignments. A notice will be given a week in advance.
- Student is responsible for writing notes in class and maintaining a neat and complete notebook. Failure to do so would result in deduction of participation grades.
- Cheating, including copying the homework will not be tolerated and would result in an immediate zero on the quiz/test/exam/homework.
- Student is required to complete homework assignments, as they would help student in studying. All unexcused late work will receive a zero.
- Student is responsible for getting all missed work and assignments for the days he/she were absent. All missed work should be submitted the next day back with a written excuse authorised by the school supervisor.
- Eating is prohibited in class.
- Students are required to be on class on time, failure to do so would result in grade deductions.
- Student is required to do his/her own original work. Plagiarism will result in a zero.
- Students are expected to communicate in class using only English.
- Participation in class is highly recommended and does affect one’s grade.
Contact Information:
Students and parents can reach me at any time through my email sarahakl@gpschool-eg.com
What we covered this week:
**This week we have started discussing Chapter 2 in the book “Cultural Diversity And Conformity”. We have so far been through section 1 that discusses: what is culture?, the relation between culture and society, and the five main components of culture. We have also had several interesting discussions in class in regards to the topic, which I really encourage and enjoy in class, so yea, keep them coming.
I would very much like for you to do the following during the weekend:
- Study for a quiz next Monday (24th of November) covering the first section (You should study from both, class notes and book)
- Write a couple of paragraphs describing a culture to which you belong. For example, you might write about a club or a team of which you are a part. (This is to be submitted next Monday as well)
If you have any further inquires, please do not hesitate to e-mail me.
Have a great weekend!
Ms. S
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