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GROUP PRESENTATIONS ON A SOCIAL PROBLEM

AND

RELATED ADVOCATE GROUPS

Groups of 2-3 students should lead the class in a presentation and related discussion

about their chosen social problem and 2 related advocate groups of their choice. Studentsshould sign up for the problem that interests them the most from the list below. Each

presentation should first give a brief overview of the social problem, but the majority of

the presentation should focus on the advocate groups and their proposed solutions.Students should be expected to possibly be tested on any material discussed by their

fellow students during these presentations. Each presentation should be 15-20 minutes

and will set up that class period for a more in-depth lecture/discussion led by theinstructor.

Each presentation should include the following:

1.

Basic information about the problem/situation should be presented using materialfrom the book AND further research done outside of class. Be sure to discuss bias

and views of human nature if relevant.2. Present the possible solutions offered by at least 2 advocate groups. Discuss

whether or not your group thinks the solutions are/will be effective or not.

3. Ask if anyone has questions at the end of your presentation. Have at least 2discussion questions prepared to ask the class to stimulate discussion if necessary.

4. Create a handout that summarizes the information in your presentation. Be sure toinclude both internet and print resources for more information on your problemand related advocate groups. Also include your two possible discussion questions.

Social Problems

1. Healthcare2. Social Security3. Welfare System4. Discrimination5. Illegal Immigration6. Alcoholism7. Drugs8. Homelessness9.

Spousal/Partner Abuse10.Child Abuse

11.Gangs12.Teen Suicide13.Abortion14.Gender Discrimination15.Euthanasia16.Same-Sex Marriage

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17.Global Warming (including Pollution)18.Natural Resources19.Sexually Transmitted Diseases/AIDS20.Rape, Date Rape, and Spousal Rape21.Prostitution

Suggested Schedule for Group Presentations

Week 4

Healthcare

Week 5

Social Security

Welfare System

Week 6Discrimination

Week 7

Illegal Immigration

Week 8

Midterm week

Week 9

Alcoholism

DrugsHomelessness

Week 10

Spousal/Partner Abuse

Child Abuse

Gangs

Teen Suicide

Week 11

Abortion

Gender DiscriminationEuthanasiaSame-Sex Marriage

Week 12

Global Warming (including Pollution)

Natural Resources

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Week 13

Sexually Transmitted Diseases/AIDSRape, Date Rape, and Spousal Rape

Prostitution

Week 14

Final week