About

This blog was created by students in the Honors Social Science Inquiry course at Ramapo College of New Jersey in the Spring of 2020.

This course, an introduction to the social science sequence of general education, familiarizes students to the wide spectrum of social science approaches, methodologies (quantitative, qualitative and combinations between the two) and subject matter.  It will use social science methods to examine major problems facing modern society on the local, national, and global levels. Using historical antecedents, it will focus on contemporary issues of inequality and the search for social justice that center on the various forms of social identities and structures of power and domination in society, including, but not limited to racism, ethnocentrism, classism, ableism, sexism, heterosexism, and transphobia. Finally, with attention to “welcoming the other,” this course facilitates understanding the experiences of marginalized peoples.

Course Goals and Objectives

This honors section of the course is for highly motivated students. It fulfills the following goals:

  • Critically interprets history and society
  • Apply mathematical concepts effectively
  • Analyze ethical implications of the global distribution of power and resources.
  • Question assumptions about individual and group identity.
  • Participate in an engaged, experiential activity that connects course material to real world settings.

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes

Each assignment in the table below will address one of more of the course objectives.

General Education Objectives       Weekly Blogs     Quizzes and Exams     Readings and class discussions       Website project       In-class labs       Experiential Activity
Critically interpret history and society
Apply mathematical concepts effectively      
Analyze ethical implications of the global distribution of power and resources    
Question assumptions about individual and group identity  
Participate in an engaged, experiential activity that connects course material to real world settings.