Sociology:
Students will be able to:
~identify basic sociological terms concerning socialization, institutions, etc.
~importance of language in socialization and culture
~identify and explain essential facts about linguistics and culture
~explain how statistics can be manipulated to advance social and political agendas
Monday:
film: Misleading Statistics
discussion of research methods and how they can be manipulated
Tuesday:
Random Sampling Experiment
Analysis of statistics and importance of sample size & selection in collecting data
Wednesday:
Probability experiment
intro to importance of language and how it is used to collect and convey info.
Thursday:
Film: Development of language and its impact on socialization
Friday: Lecture & discussion (preferably in Austin at the State Basketball Tourney)

Intro to Journalism:
Students will be able to:
~identify how word choice and use of information can influence readers and change meaning of facts
~demonstrate ability to use statistics in journalism correctly and fairly
~apply rules of Associated Press Stylebook to headline and copy writing
Monday:
Current Events: Read & discuss LNJ stories
Student Packet: The Write Stuff–AP Stylesheet instruction
Tuesday:
Current Events: Read & discuss LNJ stories
Student Packet: The Write Stuff–Ethics
Wednesday:
Current Events: Read & discuss LNJ stories
The Write Stuff–Copyright infringement & privacy rights
Thursday:
Complete discussion from Wednesday
Friday: Read aloud from Pulitzer winning articles