Theory Portfolio
Purpose: A portfolio is a visible indicator of your active engagement, application, and growth in sociological theory. This portfolio will display your ability to achieve the primary objectives as stated in the syllabus: to understand theories and develop skills to compare, contrast, and apply these to your own lives.
Requirements: Construct a theory portfolio following the guidelines below.
In total, approximately 15 pages of written materials are required.
Required Portfolio Content
1. ______ Front cover that visually illustrates a sociological concept or theory that you find
most compelling with accompanying 1-2 paragraph explanation.
2. ______ Table of Contents.
3. ______ Introduction: A revised definition of Sociological Theory that you wrote your first class period (Include your Initial response to Questions 5 and 6 Student
Information Sheet) (1-2 pages).
4. ______ Essay #1: Approaching Sociological Theory? (1-2 pages).
5. _______Essay #2: You Don’t Understand the World Until You Know This Theory. . . (1-3pages).
6. _______Essay #3: Why_____________Theory Doesn’t Work . . .. (1-3 pages).
7. ______ Application #1: Symbolic Interactionism Paper (3-5 pages).
8. ______ Application #2: Analyze one Film or Play using a theorist of your choice (2-3 pages).
9. ______ Application #3: Analyze a contemporary event from the news. Attach the story that you are analyzing. (2-3 pages).
10. _______ Self-reflection: Midterm and final self-reflection forms.
All responses should be typed, single-spaced, Times New Roman font, with
one-inch margins on each side. Underline and briefly define all concepts used.
Essay: Respond to the essay title (e.g. essay #1 asks you to answer the question why study sociological theory?). Essays should illustrate your knowledge of sociological theory and relevant concepts as well as your growing ability to apply, analyze, and critique them.
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