SOC 199: The Transition to Adulthood
Teach others about the sociological imagination!
Project description
The purpose of this project is to apply sociological concepts to artifacts and experiences students encounter in their day-to-day lives and, through an online platform, teach others about the sociological imagination. Students will collect, digest, compile, analyze, and present artifacts about the transition to adulthood and/or Millennial/Gen Z generations in the community around them. In doing so, they will need to pay attention to and think critically about what is going on around them. This is what sociologists do best. The sociological imagination is about seeing the connection between biography and history, private troubles and public problems. Students will present their portfolio in an online platform (e.g., Google Sites) as a sociological teaching tool. This is what we call public sociology, or actively sharing your insights and knowledge with others.
Instructions for this project are linked here.
Project outcome
The project outcome is an E-portfolio consisting of an introduction, the presentation and analysis of at least 10 artifacts, and a conclusion.
Learning outcomes
The specific outcomes of this project will be identified by the faculty mentor at the beginning of your collaboration.
Project details
| Length of commitment | About a semester; 3-5 months |
| Start time | Fall |
| In-person, remote, or hybrid? | In-Person |
| Level of collaboration | Individual student project |
| Benefits | Academic credit |
| Who is eligible | Undergraduate students enrolled in SOC 199: The Transition to Adulthood |
Project mentor
Ashley Barr
Associate Professor
Sociology
Phone: (716) 645-8453
Email: abbarr@buffalo.edu
Start the project
- Ensure you are enrolled in the course for the correct semester.
- Click the button to start the digital badge below.
Preparation activities
Once you begin the digital badge series, you will have access to all the necessary activities and instructions. Your mentor has indicated they would like you to also complete the specific preparation activities below. After you’re approved to begin the project, your mentor will send the relevant materials. Please reference this when you get to Step 2 of the Preparation Phase.
- Reading articles or books
Keywords
sociology, portfolio, first year seminar, transition to adulthood, freshmen