Theory
Seven Principles for Teaching Social Theory
I’ve taught social theory to undergraduate students at public institutions for over a decade, and among the instructional challenges this … Read More
Theory for Good: Sociology in Cultural Studies
Deploying sociological theory is a core part of our teaching in cultural studies. Indeed, one of our most prominent theorists … Read More
Listen to Jon Wynn discuss how he “tweaked the formula” for engaging different audiences by writing fiction inspired by and using sociology and social theory via this “Give Theory a Chance” podcast!
Social Theory Re-Wired: Interview with the Authors
As a part of our Teaching Theory Special Series, First Publics invited Drs. Wesley Longhofer and Daniel Winchester, authors … Read More
Teaching theory next semester? Check out this Teaching Sociology piece by Dromi and Stabler on an exercise that “aims to facilitate a deeper appreciation of the relationship between sociological theorizing and the pursuit of the common good.”
Interview with Kyle Green
As part of our Teaching Theory Special Series, First Publics spoke to Dr. Kyle Green about his podcast … Read More
Timely podcast episode of “Give Theory a Chance” with guest Neil McLaughlin, reflecting on the value of Erich Fromm’s work in this current political moment as well as the lessons sociologists can learn about the possibilities and pitfalls of communicating to the larger public!
Check out this Teaching Sociology article by Matthew Mitchell and colleagues reflecting on teaching sociological theory through play!
This podcast episode of “Give Theory a Chance” focuses on the work of Patricia Hill Collins — it would be a great addition for many different sociology courses!
Check out this Ologies podcast episode on the sociology of reality television featuring Dr. Danielle Lindemann! This episode could be useful in various sociology courses and can help students connect sociolgoical theory with an activity many people do fairly often: watch reality television.
Seven Principles for Teaching Social Theory
I’ve taught social theory to undergraduate students at public institutions for over a decade, and among the instructional challenges this … Read More
Theory for Good: Sociology in Cultural Studies
Deploying sociological theory is a core part of our teaching in cultural studies. Indeed, one of our most prominent theorists … Read More
Listen to Jon Wynn discuss how he “tweaked the formula” for engaging different audiences by writing fiction inspired by and using sociology and social theory via this “Give Theory a Chance” podcast!
Social Theory Re-Wired: Interview with the Authors
As a part of our Teaching Theory Special Series, First Publics invited Drs. Wesley Longhofer and Daniel Winchester, authors … Read More
Teaching theory next semester? Check out this Teaching Sociology piece by Dromi and Stabler on an exercise that “aims to facilitate a deeper appreciation of the relationship between sociological theorizing and the pursuit of the common good.”
Interview with Kyle Green
As part of our Teaching Theory Special Series, First Publics spoke to Dr. Kyle Green about his podcast … Read More
Timely podcast episode of “Give Theory a Chance” with guest Neil McLaughlin, reflecting on the value of Erich Fromm’s work in this current political moment as well as the lessons sociologists can learn about the possibilities and pitfalls of communicating to the larger public!
Check out this Teaching Sociology article by Matthew Mitchell and colleagues reflecting on teaching sociological theory through play!
This podcast episode of “Give Theory a Chance” focuses on the work of Patricia Hill Collins — it would be a great addition for many different sociology courses!
Check out this Ologies podcast episode on the sociology of reality television featuring Dr. Danielle Lindemann! This episode could be useful in various sociology courses and can help students connect sociolgoical theory with an activity many people do fairly often: watch reality television.