Module 2 Assignment
Chapters 4 – 6 [Required/Graded: 15 Points)
Assignment 1 Instructions:
Students are required to read the textbook Chapters 4-6. Students are required to use Microsoft Word and save the completed assignment as Word document with a filename that includes the assignment title, your first initial and last name.
How to earn full points?
This is the writing assignment with essay questions and is worth a total of 15 points. Students are required to provide substantive responses to each essay question. By substantive responses, it means:
1. Cover all key elements of each essay question
2. Give enough information about the topic
3. apply the chapter concepts and theories to real-life situations
4. Seek out additional resources to gain a better insight of the topic
5. Bring in examples and experiences to illustrate the point
6. Cite references if necessary
7. Acceptable length: write a minimum of 150 words per essay question
Formatting Requirements
Use one-inch margins
Use 1 12-point Times New Roman font
Use double-line spacing in the document
Cite all sources in APA (American Psychological Association)
How to get and submit Assignment 2?
1. Click on Module 1 Assignment tab under Assessment and Assignment
2. Click Download Assignment questions link on top and save it on your computer
3. Write your responses under each question
4. Save the completed assignment as Microsoft Word document. If instructor cannot open the document, you might receive a zero (0) on the assignment.
5. Click on the Submit Assignment
6. Click on Text Entry to copy and paste the completed assignment to box
7. Click on the Submit button
Late work policy
See syllabus or calendar for due dates. Late assignments receive a 10% deduction if assignments are not posted by 11:59 pm EST on the day they are due
Chapter 4 (Social Structure and Interaction in Everyday Life) Questions
1. Differentiate between ascribed status and achieved status and give examples to illustrate both. Describe status set and construct your status set.
2. Differentiate between role conflict and role strain and describe your own efforts to deal with role conflict and role strain in reality.
3. Explain Erving Goffman’ impression management and explain front stage and back stage.
