Journal activities in this course are private between you and the instructor. Journal activities are designed to help you make meaningful connections between the course content and the larger goals of...

Journal activities in this course are private between you and the instructor. Journal activities are designed to help you make meaningful connections between the course content and the larger goals of this course. These journals are meant to offer you a more real-world glimpse of sociology, as well as the opportunity to put your critical thinking skills to work by expressing your thoughts in response to the questions assigned for you to answer. Now that you have been introduced to the three major sociological theories (conflict, functionalist, and interactionist), reflect on these three theories. Answer the following questions in your 250–500-word reflective journal assignment: 1. Compare and contrast how each of these sociological theories views the social world and socialinteraction. 2. Which theory do you identify with the most? Explain why you identify with thistheory. Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value Compare and Contrast Meets “Proficient” criteria and supports comparison with specific examples and supporting research Compares or contrasts how each of the three sociological theories (conflict, functionalist, and interactionist) views the social world and social interaction Comparison of how the three sociological theories view the social world and social interaction is not accurate and/or lacks details Does not compare or contrast how each of the three sociological theories view the social world and social interaction 50 Theory Identification Meets “Proficient” criteria and draws connections to personal experience with detailed examples Selects one theory and includes a justification as to why this theory was identified Selects one theory and includes a discussion with limited justification as to why this theory was identified Does not select a theory or include a justification as to why this theory was identified 40 Articulation of Response Journal assignment is free of errors in organization and grammar Journal assignment is mostly free of errors of organization and grammar; errors are marginal and rarely interrupt the flow Journal assignment contains errors of organization and grammar, but these are limited enough so that the assignment can be understood Journal assignment contains errors of organization and grammar making the assignment difficult to understand