Learn Sociology creates a new paradigm for
student-centered learning in introductory sociology
courses. Written with 21st century students in mind,
this text presents introductory sociology content in a
highly interactive format that is both easy to use and
highly compatible with digital applications. Drawing on
best practices in educational pedagogy, Learn Sociology
emphasizes "immersive learning," an approach that pairs
critical analysis of sociological concepts with examples
from everyday life to engage students actively with the
material. Weaved through the text are recurring themes
that put sociology into context, such as social
structure, social control, social inequality, the social
construction of reality, scientific knowledge, and
social change. Learn Sociology optimizes learning
through enhanced coverage, study, testing, and review
while emphasizing the "applying" that reinforces
comprehension. Based on a modular concept format, each
chapter in Learn Sociology addresses a major concept in
the introductory sociology curriculum. Associated with
each module are key learning objectives, preview
statements, illustrations, and a concept learning check
assessment. With Learn Sociology, students have access
to immediate computer-based feedback on essay questions
that helps them practice writing and revising, reason
critically, and grapple with real-world issues. All
content in Learn Sociology is highly visual, current,
and easy to understand while avoiding distracting and
off-topic material. Visual overviews play to dynamic
learning and underscore important points. The result is
an introductory sociology curriculum that is engaging,
consistent, and complete while providing students with a
roadmap for learning, reviewing and
self-assessment.
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