Kaplan University Sociology SS144 Unit 2 Dr Susan Fournier, Ph.D. Feel free to chat – I’ll be with you shortly

Kaplan University Sociology SS144 Unit 3 Dr Susan Fournier, Ph.D. Feel free to chat – I’ll be with you shortly

Seminar Structure Reminders Reminders Questions for Discussion Questions for Discussion Any Other Issues Any Other Issues

Did you have fun doing your Unit 2 project? What setting did you observe?

Share 1 or 2 of the most important or surprising things you learned from your Unit 2 project

Keep In Contact anytime anytime Voic 24/7 Voic 24/7 Office Hours by AIM (see syllabus) Office Hours by AIM (see syllabus) Life happens – let me know what’s going on Life happens – let me know what’s going on Don’t just fall behind – let me help Don’t just fall behind – let me help

DiscussionReminders Due Tues 11:59pm ET Due Tues 11:59pm ET Disc Q’s should be 150 words Disc Q’s should be 150 words 2 meaningful replies to classmates’ post in EACH discussion Q (aim for 50 words) 2 meaningful replies to classmates’ post in EACH discussion Q (aim for 50 words)

General Reminders Check announcements regularly Check announcements regularly Review syllabus weekly Review syllabus weekly Feel free to post your own pix and interesting links to classroom Feel free to post your own pix and interesting links to classroom

Socialization The lifelong process of social interaction through which individuals acquire a self-identity.

CULTURE

WHAT IS CULTURE? Examples of culture? Examples of culture? Examples of YOUR cultural background? Examples of YOUR cultural background?

WHAT IS CULTURE? What are some components of culture? What are some components of culture?

COMPONENTS OF CULTURE? How do values relate to culture? How do values relate to culture?

COMPONENTS OF CULTURE? How does language relate to culture? How does language relate to culture?

COMPONENTS OF CULTURE? Could we have culture without language? Could we have culture without language?

What is Culture? Is it the same thing as “being cultured”?

What do you feel are the three most important American values?

In what ways do you think these values have changed over time?

Finally, what are some of the major causes, if any, for these changes in values?

How does culture relate to socialization? How did you learn culture?

Question for Discussion What are the different agents of socialization?

Family

Peers

School

Mass Media

Question for Discussion How have each of the primary agents of socialization shaped and influenced who you are today? How have each of the primary agents of socialization shaped and influenced who you are today?

Question for Discussion Which agent of socialization has had the most impact on your values, beliefs, and ideals? Which agent of socialization has had the most impact on your values, beliefs, and ideals? Please share an example of how this agent has impacted your life. Please share an example of how this agent has impacted your life.

Question for Discussion How does the media socialize us?

Media as Agent of Socialization 1. Inform us about events. 2. Introduce us to a variety of people. 3. Provide an array of viewpoints on current issues. 4. Make us aware of products that will supposedly help us. 5. Entertain us.

Question for Discussion How might your life be different if the Media was your ONLY agent of socialization?

Does Technology Socialize Us? What did folks do before…? What did folks do before…? TV TV The Internet The Internet

Could you…? How long could you go without your cell phone?

Could you…? Would you rather give up your cellphone or your Internet access?

Is a Smartphone All We Need? Has technology become more important than the other agents of socialization? Why or why not?

THE GOOD OL’ DAYS? Would you like to return to the days BEFORE… -- the phone? -- the internet? -- cable TV? -- cars? -- ______?

In My Life… What’s the coolest invention of your lifetime? Of your parent’s lifetime?

In My Life… What’s your earliest childhood memory?

In My Life… Which agent of socialization might it be related to?

Questions? Ask away. Ask away. There’s bound to be at least one other student with the same question. There’s bound to be at least one other student with the same question. Feeling shy? Contact me by . Feeling shy? Contact me by . I’ll respond within 24 hours. I’ll respond within 24 hours.

End of Seminar DQs due by 11:59pm ET Tues night Be working on your Project Part 1 Have a great week!