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Welcome to the MERLOT Sociology Portal, an educational resource for teaching and learning in sociology. You are invited to become a Member. It's free. We hope as you use the learning materials and other resources, you will discover and create your own learning materials to share with others!
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The Sociological Cinema is an online resource to help sociology instructors incorporate videos into their classes. The centerpiece of the site is a searchable database of video clips. Each clip is tagged with sociological themes, year, and includes a summary of the clip with suggestions of how to use it in the classroom. The focus of the site is on short video clips (<10 minutes), but videos may be up to one hour in length. The site also includes comment sections for all videos, a blog, assignments, video-related scholarship on teaching and learning, and a form to submit new video clips to the site
New Materials
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Open Journal Systems | Public Knowledge Project
The Open Journal System (OJS) by the Public Knowledge Project (PKP) is a Free Open Source Software (FOSS) system...
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Instructor Ancillary Resources for OpenStax Sociology 2nd Edition
This set of instructor-focused ancillary materials was created under a Round Eleven Mini-Grant for Ancillary Materials...
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Networking Minds for Open Innovation, Solving Complex Problems (video)
Networking Minds for Open Innovation, Solving Complex Problems (video), When you unleash the power of diverse points of...
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The CARS Model
The Creating a Research Space [C.A.R.S.] Model was developed by John Swales based upon his analysis of journal...
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Intro to Women's Studies - SOCI 200 Ver. 2
This is a textbook designed for a Sociology class in Women's Studies.
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Intimate Relationships and Families - SOCI 103, Vol 2
Sociological theories are the core and underlying strength of the discipline. They guide researchers in their studies;...
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Intro to Sociology - SOCI 101, Vol 2.1
The average person lives too narrow a life to get a clear understanding of today’s complex social world. Our daily lives...
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Civic Engagement in America: Highlighting the Increasing Opportunities to Affect Change
Civic engagement can be described as working to improve the civic life of communities and developing the skills and...
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Karma's Social Status and Role Activity
This activity is designed to help students distinguish between the concepts of social status and social role. It...
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AI4All: AI Education for Everyone
AI4All Open Learning Platform (Launching 2019) is a free, accessible, online AI curriculum meant for understanding how AI...
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Sociology of Sexuality
This page is a resource explaining the sociological concept of sexuality. I provide an overview of sexual practices in...
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Social Problems Instructors Manual
Guide to teaching Social Problems using Open Educational Resources This Guide to teaching Social Problems using Open...
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Overview of the Kibbutz Movement
The kibbutz (Hebrew word for “communal settlement”) is a unique rural community; a society dedicated to mutual aid and...
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German Propaganda Archive
Propaganda was central to Nazi Germany and the German Democratic Republic. The German Propaganda Archive includes both...
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Better Life Index
Since it was founded in 1961, the OECD has helped governments design better policies for better lives for their citizens...
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Value Life Inventory
Often students have difficulty understanding how their values shape their perspective and actions. This website helps...
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UP in Arms by Colin WoodardTufts Magazine / fall 2013
Often students have difficulty understanding how earlier generations influence our attitudes and behaviors through...
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A radical experiment in empathy
Can two countries at war dare to empathize with one another? Step by methodical step, sociologist Sam Richards gives his...
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MDPI Books: Open Access Books & Series Library
MDPI Books Library contains 600+ Open Access Books & Series/Open Access Monographs covering subjects in: Bioengineering,...
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Open Science by Design: Realizing a Vision for 21st Century Research
The 2019 National Academies report "Open Science by Design: Realizing a Vision for 21st Century Research" discusses the...
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Marriage and Family
This book offers students a comprehensive introduction to many issues facing families today. The author explores...
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Sociology
This is an Introductory Sociology Course developed through the Ohio Department of Higher Education OER Innovation Grant....
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Sociology - SAGE Lecture Spark
Spark lively classroom discussion around current events with SAGE Lecture Spark free lecture launchers. Designed to save...
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Sociology, Social Work, and Social Welfare: SWK 121
This is a site put together by a librarian that includes suggested resources for Introduction to Sociology, Social Work,...
New Members
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Debra LemkeMcDaniel College
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India StewartEastfield College -
Christine RodriguezUniversity of La Verne
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Adam MetzgerMill Creek Community School Corporation
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Beth EvansTAFE NSW - OTEN
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Patricia MorrisCalifornia State University, Sacramento
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Jose LopezLos Angeles Harbor College
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Winsom LambGarden City Community/Technical College
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Heidy SarabiaCalifornia State University, Sacramento
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Bradford Taylorretired
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Dylan BakerCalifornia State University, Sacramento
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Lorna TimmermanIndiana University System - Indiana University-East
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Frances LanthierShasta College
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tamara cassoUniversity of Texas System - San Antonio
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Majeda Shackelfordsouthwest
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Tasheena FordSouthwest Tennessee Community College
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tamiah williamsSouthwest Tennessee Community College
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Aaron MiddletonSouthwest Tennessee Community College
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Luke HaddenRCHS
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shameesh brownSouthwest Tennessee Community College
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terrus lovesouthwest
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Dawn FrankCalifornia State University, Chico
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Robin AllynPalomar College
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Kathryn TillmanFlorida State University
Materials by Discipline
- Deviance or Social Control (31)
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Professional Organizations
Journals & Publications
Sociology on the Web
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Building the solidarity economy: a post-capitalism conference
Apr 26, 2019 08:00 AM PDT
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WVWC Senior Spotlight on Jacob Sullivan
Apr 26, 2019 07:15 AM PDT
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Ray's Classroom a 'No-Judgment' Zone to Encourage Tough Conversations
Apr 26, 2019 05:00 AM PDT
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More faculty is needed to match the increasing number of students
Apr 26, 2019 04:37 AM PDT
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Calling California Foster Youth: State Approves Free Phone Plans Through Age 26
Apr 26, 2019 03:52 AM PDT
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The Czechlist: You should study abroad
Apr 26, 2019 03:30 AM PDT
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Students from across West Virginia competing at social studies event
Apr 26, 2019 02:11 AM PDT
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Harvard's Hypocrisy On Climate Change
Apr 26, 2019 02:00 AM PDT
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Social Sciences
Apr 26, 2019 12:53 AM PDT
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Shopping for a good cause: My Sister's Closet in Bethlehem aims for environmental, social change
Apr 26, 2019 12:52 AM PDT
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City hosts 'Music for Freedom' concert
Apr 26, 2019 12:07 AM PDT
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Chinese Students, Scholars Report Visa Delays and Cancellations
Apr 25, 2019 11:56 PM PDT
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MTSU Faculty Launches Interdisciplinary Consortium on 'Positive Aging'
Apr 25, 2019 11:00 PM PDT
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A need to 'future proof' current college students
Apr 25, 2019 10:03 PM PDT
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UB's Research Conference Engages Minds, Empowers Success
Apr 25, 2019 08:00 PM PDT
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More than 886000 to take high school exams
Apr 25, 2019 08:00 PM PDT
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Author of prison research book discusses difficulties of life as an ex-convict
Apr 25, 2019 07:48 PM PDT
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Renewing the call to divest from fossil fuel companies
Apr 25, 2019 07:37 PM PDT
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IIT-Bombay plans to offer courses in liberal STEM
Apr 25, 2019 05:45 PM PDT
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Werth spills his secrets for excellence in teaching
Apr 25, 2019 04:04 PM PDT
Sociology on Twitter
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