Analyze a contemporary event from the news. Attach the story that you are analyzing.
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. . . (1-3
pages).
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.