Now that you have been introduced to the three major sociological theories (conflict, functionalist, and interactionist), reflect on these three theories. Answer the following prompts in your reflective 250–500-word reflective journal entry:
Compare and contrast how each of these sociological theories views the social world and social interaction.
Which theory do you identify with the most? Explain why you identify with this theory.
For additional details, please refer to the Module One Journal Guidelines and Rubric document in the Assignment Guidelines and Rubrics section of the course
SOC 213 Module One Journal Guidelines and Rubric Journal activities in this course are private between you and the instructor. Journal activities are designed to help you make meaningful connections between the course content and the larger goals of this course. These journals are meant to offer you a more real-world glimpse of sociology, as well as the opportunity to put your critical thinking skills to work by expressing your thoughts in response to the questions assigned for you to answer. Now that you have been introduced to the three major sociological theories (conflict, functionalist, and interactionist), reflect on these three theories. Answer the following questions in your 250–500-word reflective journal entry: 1. Compare and contrast how each of these sociological theories views the social world and social interaction. 2. Which theory do you identify with the most? Explain why you identify with this theory. A course journal in Blackboard is generally made up of many individual entries. Review this tutorial for information on creating a Blackboard journal entry. Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center. For more information, review these instructions. Critical Elements Compare and Contrast Exemplary (100%) Meets “Proficient” criteria and supports comparison with specific examples and supporting research Theory Identification Meets “Proficient” criteria and draws connections to personal experience with detailed examples Journal entry is free of errors in organization and grammar Articulation of Response Proficient (85%) Compares or contrasts how each of the three sociological theories (conflict, functionalist, and interactionist) views the social world and social interaction Selects one theory and includes a justification as to why this theory was identified Journal entry is mostly free of errors of organization and grammar; errors are marginal and rarely interrupt the flow Needs Improvement (55%) Comparison of how the three sociological theories view the social world and social interaction is not accurate and/or lacks details Not Evident (0%) Does not compare or contrast how each of the three sociological theories view the social world and social interaction Selects one theory and includes a discussion with limited justification as to why this theory was identified Journal entry contains errors of organization and grammar, but these are limited enough so that the entry can be understood Does not select a theory or include a justification as to why this theory was identified 40 Journal entry contains errors of organization and grammar making the entry difficult to understand 10 Total Value 50 100% ...