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Introduction to Sociology
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- Do not memorize
names, dates, places, etc. Memorize facts only if doing so will help
illustrate a concept or idea. It is the ideas and the perspectives that
are important. The key task of an introductory course in the social
sciences is to introduce you to a way of thinking. Facts are important,
to be sure, and you should know the key ones but you don't have to memorize
small details.
- Go over your notes
well before the test, jotting down questions as you go along. Bring
those questions to the review session and ask them. You can see the
key idea here: be prepared. Sure, it takes a little more time that
way but the payoff is an A. And you learn more too. Not a bad deal.
- When you're studying
the reading and your notes and come to an idea that seems important,
put your study materials down and try to think of an example that
we did not cover in class. This one is time consuming. It consumes
time because you have to think through the material in ways that are
original to you. However, if you use this technique, which is also useful
in other kinds of classes, you will be in the cat-bird's seat when you
walk into the exam. Which is to say, you'll know your stuff.
- As you do your
reading continually ask yourself, "Why does he want me to read this?"
and "What is the main point?"
- Do not put all
the reading off until the night before the test.
This is important: if I suspect you have cheating I will give you a 1 for the exam and report the incident to the proper university officials.
You should bring two sharpened pencils. I won't bring extras.