Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Due Thursday, March 12, 2015

Reading and response: The Case Against Grades
What is your reaction to the proposals made by the author? How would this change education in America? What would be the pros and cons of such a change? (1 page minimum)

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

SOCIOLOGY CHAPTER 19 PRACTICE TEST

Take this practice test to help prepare yourself for the chapter 19 test on the sociology of religion, which will be administered on Tuesday, March 10th.

PSYCHOLOGY CHAPTER 14 PRACTICE TEST

Take this practice test to help prepare yourself for the chapter 14 test that will be administered on Friday, March 6, 2015.

Monday, March 2, 2015

Due Thursday, March 5, 2015

Do some internet research and then write a brief summary (1 page minimum) about the major changes that appear in the DSM-5 when compared to it's predecessor, the DSM-IV-TR.

Due Thursday, March 5, 2015

Read the following two articles:
  1. "Islam is the Most Violent Religion in the World, But Let's Keep Calling it 'Peaceful' Anyway"
  2. "No, Islam Isn't Inherently Violent, And the Math Proves It"
After reading the two articles, write a brief, critical review of the two articles in which you take a position on the following question: Is Islam a religion that promotes violence?

Your response should be at least two pages in length, typed, and saved in the class folder.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Due Friday, February 27, 2015

After reading the post and following and reading the embedded links, write a well organized response to the questions posed in my blog post, Sybil.  Your response should be around 500 words in length.

Monday, February 23, 2015

Due Friday, February 27, 2015

Response to Is Religion in America in Decline? (one page minimum). Use the following prompts and examples from the reading:
1) In your personal experience, do you believe that religion in America is in decline? Why/why not?
2) Are there any other ways to interpret the data presented in this article? Could other variables be in play (could religious expression/practice be changing and evolving but not necessarily declining)?
3) If religion is indeed declining, do you believe that this is a positive or negative trend for American society? What are the pros and cons of a less religious America?