Homework
The purpose of this homework is to learn about social institutions and their importance in society by examining one social institution (social institution: EDUCATION). Each student will look at social institution (EDUCATION) and create a presentation that others students will look at. This homework has multiple components and early due dates so make sure you start early.
• Step 1: Research about EDUCATION- This is your social institution.
• Step 2: Read the course module on social institutions below. This will give you an overview of what a social institution is and how it works in society.
• Step 3: Read the assigned sources listed below. You will use these sources to create a brief presentation about your social institution.
• Step 4: completing the project;
Each student will complete the following
• A brief presentation about their social institution that answers some key questions (listed below) about that institution.
• 2 to 3 discussion questions about their social institution that will be added to the end of their presentation.
• 5 to 7 quiz questions about their social institution that will be included in this week's quiz.
More information about the presentation:
Your presentation will be a combination of material from your class modules below, your sources and critical thinking.
It should answer all of the following questions:
• We defined a social institution as an organization that is formed to meet basic needs of society what basic needs does your social institution address
• What are some of the basic rules or social norms that are used to maintain order in your social institution?
• What are some of the major historical changes that have happened to your institution over time?
• Analyze your social institution from each of the three theoretical viewpoints (Below: Sociology's Three Major Theoretical Perspectives).
• What are some social issues or problems that society deals with that are related to your institution?
• What are some solutions to those problems?
• What are other important things you can tell us about your institution (This is the place to summarize and include the other things about your sources that don't really fit in these questions but are important)
• What do you see happening in the future with your institution?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, and typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.