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Argument Grounds
No full textTo provide students with analytic tools to assess the grounds of various argumentshttps://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/teaching_all/1031/thumbnail.jp
Conspiracy Theories on Reddit
No full textTo develop skills in applying sociological theory (epistemic, existential, and social motives) to real-world, user-generated data. To examine underlying assumptions and biases in online discourse. To evaluate the broader ethical implications of conspiracy beliefs on society.https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/teaching_all/1026/thumbnail.jp
Disinformation Case Study
No full textTo examine the assumptions, intent, and motivations behind the creation and spread of disinformation. To apply sociological and psychological factors to explain the virality and acceptance of false information.https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/teaching_all/1025/thumbnail.jp
Graphic Design Project: Leveraging Interactive Technologies to Enhance Visual Communication Effectiveness
No full textTo engage students in applying a research-driven design thinking framework to conceptualize, design UI, and evaluate an interactive product solution.https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/teaching_all/1032/thumbnail.jp
Critical Thinking Scale
No full textTo enable students to engage in metacognitive self-assessment by evaluating their own thought process using a critical thinking scale. To identify and reflect upon personal strengths and weaknesses in critical thinking skills.https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/teaching_all/1029/thumbnail.jp
Ethical Reasoning
No full textTo learn how to apply different ethical frameworks to analyze a complex, real-world social issue. To engage multiple perspectives and counterarguments before forming conclusions.https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/teaching_all/1028/thumbnail.jp
Formulating Arguments: Deductive and Inductive Reasoning
No full textTo help students practice deductive logic by formulating testable hypotheses and deconstructing arguments. To enable students to apply inductive logic by analyzing specific observations to identify and articulate broader social patterns.https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/teaching_all/1030/thumbnail.jp
Analyzing a News Article
No full textStudents will synthesize academic knowledge (sociological concepts) with experiences (their own news browsing habits and selection). To differentiate between statements of value and statements of empirical fact within a journalistic piece. To engage in self-reflection regarding one’s own vulnerability to media bias and selective exposure.https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/teaching_all/1027/thumbnail.jp
Engaging Independence
No full textThis capstone project was completed in partnership with Gateway Center of Monterey County through the Collaborative Health and Human Services (CHHS) program at California State University, Monterey Bay. Gateway Center is a nonprofit organization that provides services for adults with developmental, cognitive, and physical disabilities. The organization identified a need to improve client engagement and staff support, as existing activities had become outdated and inconsistent. This project implemented an evidence-based, activity-based curriculum aligned with the Community Integration Model, a framework that emphasizes participation, inclusion, and independence for individuals with disabilities. Staff received physical binders and digital resources to guide activity planning and ensure consistency across club-based classrooms. Following implementation, the project’s impact was evaluated through staff interviews. The findings showed that the curriculum led to higher client engagement, improved staff communication, and enhanced program organization. Staff reported increased morale and described the binders as reliable and easy to use when planning meaningful activities. The project successfully achieved its expected outcomes, providing Gateway Center with a sustainable framework that supports independence, inclusion, and dignity for its clients. Continued staff training, regular feedback collection, and the expansion of life-skill activities are essential to maintaining progress and long-term sustainability