Eric and I began our search for a Sociology-related topic, and ended up with a Civic based idea. As we researched, our ideas developed into a Religious/Political focus, particularly in modern times. A majority of the Podcasts we found pertain to religion and how it is accepted/unaccepted in society, as well as its role in major political policies/events.
1) Roger Scruton on freedom of religion 1:20:03
2) Religion and Politics in the 2008 Election 50:24
3) Susannah Heschel, Professor of Religion, Dartmouth College 7:29
4) Geography of Religion: Animism (May 15, 2007) 1:51:08
5) Conversations with History: Freedom of Expression Tolerance and Human Rights with T.M. Scanlon 53:48
6) "Political Participation and Building Tolerance: The Iraqi and Afghani Women's Experience," by Shirin Tahir-Kheli, PhD 29:05
7) David Pilgrim, Chief Diversity Officer and Professor of Sociology, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan 7:25
8) The Role of Christians in Sociology 6:40
9) Antisemitism & Hatred 5:09
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How has religion affected political platforms?
--September 11th and the Iraqi war/ Political Election of 2009.
Students will listen to podcasts to learn about tolerance and freedom of religion, as well as examine historical religious/political events such as the Holocaust. Students will also examine the foreign policy platforms of Barack Obama and John McCain in the 2009 elections. Combining both resources, students will attempt to describe the correlation of public opinion if form of religion and the outcome of the election.
Students will use the resources as bases to think critically and develop possible correlations. Some questions they will critically discuss:
What foreign policies did the public find more attractive? Why?
What ethnic groups were attracted to different policies? Why?
Did religion play any factor in a person’s vote?
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ReplyDeleteStudents will describe the correlation of public opinion if form of religion and the outcome of the election by creating a voicethread. I like the idea of using voicethreads because of the different comment options. I think a compilation of voicethreads regarding the topic would create an excellent critical thinking forum for the class. Students can analyze and comment on each other's voicethreads and even attach pictures, videos, and etc. to add to their fellow students research and analysis. The lesson would probably take about a week to include student engagement in contributing to the voicethread collection, incorporating their own creations as well as enhancing others.