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Filling Structural Holes: Social Networks in the Introductory Course
Cook, James M.
Teaching Sociology, v33 n2 p170-180 Apr 2005
Although the literature on social networks has made a considerable contribution to the sociological imagination in recent years, it has been largely ignored in conventional course materials. Such an omission is curious, considering social networks' intuitive imagery, broad theoretical relevance and extensive empirical application. This article offers a remedy to that oversight, describing a challenging yet accessible curriculum including readings, classroom exercises, and student-centered learning projects. (Contains 1 figure and 2 footnotes.)
Descriptors: Social Networks, Social Theories, Course Content, Undergraduate Study, Sociology, Intellectual Disciplines, Introductory Courses, Teaching Methods, Social Science Research, Curriculum Development, Reading Lists, Class Activities, Student Centered Curriculum, Theory Practice Relationship, Social Structure
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