Audio Resources

Audio 1.1: Is College Worth It? Recent Grads Share Their Experiences
Description: A group of recent college graduates, including a sociology major, share their experiences entering the work force. A valuable discussion for students considering or already pursuing a degree in sociology or a related field.
Learning Objective: 1.2: Describe why sociology can be useful for us.

Audio: 1.2: Sociology as Emancipatory Education
Learning Objective: 1.1: Explain the sociological perspective.
Description: A high school teacher discusses the benefits her students receive by developing their sociological perspectives in the podcast Office Hours.

Video Resources

Video 1.1: What Is the Sociological Imagination?
Description: Sociology students from the University of Auckland describe C. Wright Mill’s concept.
Learning Objective: 1.1: Explain the Sociological Perspective

Video 1.2: The Wisdom of Sociology
How can an academic discipline like Sociology be life changing? This talk suggests one way by exploring how sociologists teach us to re-image our personal problems and ourselves.

Web Resources

Web 1.1: Thinking about Majoring in Sociology?
Description: This resource is produced by the American Sociological Association and offers a host of information for students interested in becoming sociologists.
Learning Objective: 1.2: Describe why sociology can be useful for us.

Web 1.2: The Sociological Perspective on Other Animals
Description: In this piece by the Everyday Sociology Blog, readers are encouraged to use the experiences of other animals to understand sociological concepts.
Learning Objective: 1.1: Explain the sociological perspective