Imagination discussion
Description
Historical context is vital to the study of Sociology and the stories we are told about the history of our country impacts how we view certain aspects of our society. Use this short video from the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian to discuss the ways in which you were taught this information. Think about these questions after watching the video…
Did you know about the experiences in history that were brought up by the video?
How did the way you learn about our country’s history influence the way you view aspects of society today?
How could the way we teach our country’s “founding” influence any current events?
- Assignment: Utilizing information from the video, use the Sociological Imagination to discuss your experience with learning about the history of our country. Use the questions above to discuss what has shaped your knowledge of it.
***FOR THE ASSIGNMENT, make sure to incorporate at least 3 chapter key terms (please bold the terms) and specific information from the video (this is your evidence) AND you must respond to 2 classmates as part of the assignment. For the response to a classmate, it should be more substantive than “I agree with you” or “I like your response”. If you like their post, explain what about it you like and why? If you agree, discuss what you agree with and why.
- ***Don’t forget to incorporate key terms and specific information from the video and the chapter/slides (this is your evidence)
Smithsonian video
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