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SOC 350: Social Interaction

Theory Identification Paper

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For this assignment please write a 5-page paper (not including title/reference pages),

focusing on the four social interaction theories discussed in the text and in lectures. The

paper must define, discuss and evaluate each theory in detail, discuss the differences

and similarities between each theory as well as provide a critical evaluation of each

theory. Please feel free to use the internet and/or other resources to complete the

assignment successfully and in detail.

Assignment Requirements: The theory identification paper must discuss each of the

four theories listed below in detail:

1. Pragmatism

2. Symbolic Interactionism

3. Phenomenology

4. Ethnomethodology

In addition, please use the guidelines provided below to assist in writing and completing

your theory identification paper:

• The general context of each theory—write about the significance of studying this

aspect of each theory in social interaction

• Explanation of the key elements of each of the theories

• Critical evaluation of each of the four theoretical key elements

• Strengths and weaknesses of each of the theories

• Discussion of ways in which each theory can be applied to the concept of social

interaction in an interpersonal/group setting and in the social environment.

Successful completion of this assignment requires research and using the appropriate

materials needed for your theory paper in order to complete the assignment as required.

The theory identification paper should be a well-written and based upon readings and/or

library research; feel free to seek out additional materials related to each theory. Part of

the assignment is to define each theory in detail as well as discuss key elements related

to the theory as well as critically evaluating each theory. Remember that your paper

must be submitted in Microsoft Office Word format.

This paper should be at least 5 typed pages. For all assignments written for this course,

papers must be written in proper form using APA documentation format including a title

page, a reference page, in-text citations and at least three references.

Theory Identification Paper - Grading Rubric

Assignment Rubric for Grading: Below is the grading rubric for this assignment.

Please follow the assignment directions as well as use the grading rubric to complete

your assignment. Your paper will be graded according to the grading rubric.

Grading Rubric Format Scoring: The paper is at least 5 pages in length, typed and

double-spaced. The paper follows APA guidelines including a title and reference page

with at least 5 references as well as provides in-text citations (10 points). Please note

that if one or more of these requirements are missing you will be deducted the full -10

points.

Rubric Grading Part One: The required theories are identified, defined and discussed

as required (20 points max)

• Pragmatism

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Phenomenology

• Ethnomethodology

Rubric Grading Part Two: Each of the required assignment guidelines for the paper

are followed (70 points max)

• The general context of each theory including the significance of studying this

aspect of social interaction is stated.

• Explanation of the key elements of each of the theories is provided.

• Critical evaluation of each of the theories key elements are provided.

• The strengths and weaknesses of each of the theories are provided.

• The paper discusses the ways each theory can be applied to the concept of

social interaction in an interpersonal/group setting and in the social environment

is stated.

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SOC 350: Social Interaction Theory Identification Paper Class For this assignment please write a 5-page paper (not including title/reference pages). focusing on the four social interaction theories discussed in the text and in lectures. The paper must define, discuss and evaluate each theory in detail, discuss the differences and similarities between each theory as well as provide a critical evaluation of each theory. Please feel free to use the internet and/or other resources to complete the assignment successfully and in detail. Assignment Requirements: The theory identification paper must discuss each of the four theories listed below in detail: 1. Pragmatism 2. Symbolic Interactionism 3. Phenomenology 4. Ethnomethodology In addition, please use the guidelines provided below to assist in writing and completing your theory identification paper: • The general context of each theorywrite about the significance of studying this aspect of each theory in social interaction • Explanation of the key elements of each of the theories • Critical evaluation of each of the four theoretical key elements • Strengths and weaknesses of each of the theories • Discussion of ways in which each theory can be applied to the concept of social interaction in an interpersonal group setting and in the social environment. Successful completion of this assignment requires research and using the appropriate materials needed for your theory paper in order to complete the assignment as required. The theory identification paper should be a well-written and based upon readings and/or library research, feel free to seek out additional materials related to each theory. Part of the assignment is to define each theory in detail as well as discuss key elements related to the theory as well as critically evaluating each theory. Remember that your paper must be submitted in Microsoft Office Word format. This paper should be at least 5 typed pages. For all assignments written for this course, papers must be written in proper form using APA documentation format including a title page, a reference page, in-text citations and at least three references. Theory Identification Paper - Grading Rubric Assignment Rubric for Grading: Below is the grading rubric for this assignment. Please follow the assignment directions as well as use the grading rubric to complete your assignment Your paper will be graded according to the grading rubric. Grading Rubric Format Scoring: The paper is at least 5 pages in length, typed and double-spaced. The paper follows APA guidelines including a title and reference page with at least 5 references as well as provides in-text citations (10 points). Please note that if one or more of these requirements are missing you will be deducted the full -10 points. Rubric Grading Part One: The required theories are identified, defined and discussed as required (20 points max) • Pragmatism • Symbolic Interactionism Phenomenology • Ethnomethodology Rubric Grading Part Two: Each of the required assignment guidelines for the paper are followed (70 points max) • The general context of each theory including the significance of studying this aspect of social interaction is stated. • Explanation of the key elements of each of the theories is provided. • Critical evaluation of each of the theories key elements are provided. The strengths and weaknesses of each of the theories are provided. The paper discusses the ways each theory can be applied to the concept of social interaction in an interpersonal/group setting and in the social environment is stated. Rubric Grading Part Three: The paper follows the required format and is at least 5 typed pages, follows APA guidelines including a title page, a reference page, in-text citations and at least three references (10 points max). Please note that if one or more of the formatting requirements and/or APA guidelines is missing you will be deducted the maximum points - 10 points. **Remember that your paper must be submitted in Microsoft Office Word format.
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Theory Identification – Outline
I. Pragmatism
A. Context and significance of the theory
B. Key elements of the theory
C. Strengths and weaknesses of the theory
D. Application of the theory
II. Symbolic interactionism
A. Context and significance of the theory
B. Key elements of the theory
C. Strengths and weaknesses of the theory
D. Application of the theory
III. Phenomenology
A. Context and significance of the theory
B. Key elements of the theory
C. Strengths and weaknesses of the theory
D. Application of the theory
IV. Ethnomethodology
A. Context and significance of the theory
B. Key elements of the theory
C. Strengths and weaknesses of the theory
D. Application of the theory


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Pragmatism

The pragmatic theory addresses the issues of the nature of the interaction between
individuals and how they convey meaning between them. According to pragmatism, dialogue
involves shared perspectives. Individuals who are conversing have to share a perspective
about something to ensure that they understand each other. Despite the sharing of perspective
between communicating individuals, recurrent perspectives are not recurrent features of
communication. The intersection of the language and meaning depends on the intention of the
speaker when using the language.
The three key elements of necessity are the necessity to get back to the practices to
account for what the experience of the social world is made of and the idea that an individual
engages in practical activity because of the problematic situation facing the individual. The
third element is using language as an order of practices to accomplish the naturalness of
social life. The key elements of pragmatism highlight how humans interact because it
describes the various processes humans use when interacting (Ogien, 2015). For instance, an
individual has to understand the social world before engaging in a communication to further
the comprehension of what the other individual is talking about. The other example is the use
of language as a means of accomplishing the naturalness of social life. Social life entails
conversing with other people to develop meaningful relationships. Language is central...


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