TEACHSOC: What makes sociology?

[Anne Eisenberg]

 Actually, I think that Del makes a good point in highlighting that how we use these different sources of information (whether fictional stories, CDC data, field research information, or survey data) is as important as the information itself.   So - I tell my students that fiction allows us to see how particular sociological concepts might be illustrated.   Additionally - when reviewing survey research I encourage students to critique the survey itself to see what kinds of information is discouraged.   Anne F. Eisenberg Assistant Professor Department of Sociology SUNY-Geneseo 123D Sturges Hall Geneseo, NY  14454 585.245.5447 ----- Original Message ----- From: Denise Johnson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; teachsoc@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 3:40 PM Subject: TEACHSOC: Re: Stories we tell I agree.    I am also very concerned not only about attempts to narrowly define what sociology “is” (and that has certainly been a long debate within our field that, in my opinion, remains unresolved and a matter of standpoint), but also to judge what are acceptable and unacceptable tools for sociological experts to use in our classrooms.  --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Teaching Sociology" group. To post to this group, send email to teachsoc@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/teachsoc -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---