Teaching Materials

As a deeply passionate teacher, I invest a great deal of time and energy in developing my course materials. I would like to share with you some of my syllabi, assignments, PowerPoints, and other materials from the courses I teach at Gettysburg College. All of the documents are available to download in PDF format.

Gettysburg College

SOC 204: Sociology of Mass Media and Popular Culture This course explores two of the most transformational and interconnected social institutions in contemporary society, mass media and popular culture. I examine the roles they play, the diverse forms they take, and future developments. We consider both the positive and negative aspects of mass media and popular culture, and their ability to transform not only people's lives, but society's collective experience.

Syllabus SOC 204: Mass Media & Popular Culture PowerPoint Lecture Media Literacy

Student Presentation "Your Narrative" Individual Presentation Activity Media Analysis Activity

SOC 217: Gender Inequalities This course analyzes how our lives are shaped by gender. We examine how we are socialized to embody gendered selves and how the world is organized to perpetuate gendered behaviors. I pay particular attention to ways that social class, race, sexuality and nationality intersect with gendered privileges.
Syllabus SOC 217: Gender Inequalities PowerPoint Lecture Gender Patriarchy and Families	Final Project Final Research Paper Project Assignment Fourth-Hour Activities Reflection Papers

Teaching Experience

Gettysburg College - Assistant Professor of Sociology
2017 - Present

• SOC 103: Introduction to Sociology
• SOC 204: Sociology of Mass Media and Popular Culture
• SOC 217: Gender Inequalities
• SOC 250: Sociology of Digital Culture and Online Behavior (Special Topic)
• SOC 296: Introduction to Sociological Theory
• SOC 460: Individualized Study – Research
• SOC 470: Individualized Study – Internship
• SOC 473: Individualized Study – Internship
• IDS 90: Integrative Experience – Individualized Study
• IDS 464: Individualized Study – Research

Concord University - Assistant Professor of Sociology
2012 - 2017

• SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology
• SOC 201: Social Problems
• SOC 220: Sociology of Gender
• SOC 230: Sociology of Law
• SOC 301: Sociology of Families
• SOC 307: Social Psychology
• SOC 320: Popular Culture & Social Movements
• SOC 350: Digital Culture & Social Behavior (Special Topic)
• SOC 350: Gender, Space and Place (Special Topic)
• SOC 350: Inequality and Society: Race and Ethnicity (Special Topic)
• SOC 350: Professional Issues in Sociology (Special Topic)
• SOC 398: Qualitative Methods in Sociological Research
• SOC 406: Sociological Theory
• SOC 470: Independent Study
• SOC 497-499: McNair Scholar Research
• WGST 285: Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies
• WGST 499: Women’s & Gender Studies Capstone

SUNY Empire State College - Online Adjunct Instructor
2010 - 2017

• ANTH 3020: Families in Global Perspective
• ANTH 3025: Health Illness & Society
• SOCI 1005: Exploring Society: An Introduction to Sociology
• SOCI 3010: Aging & Society
• SOCI 3130: Contemporary US Society
• SOCI 3055: Family and Society
• SOSC 3025: Social Science Research Method

Syracuse University - Graduate Instructor
2008 - 2012

• SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology
• SOC 102: Social Problems
• SOC 281: Sociology of the Family
• SOC 305: Sociology of Sex and Gender
• SOC 319: Qualitative Research Methods

Syracuse University - Teaching Assistant
2006 - 2008

• SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology, Dr. Lorraine Herbst
• SOC 281: Sociology of the Family, Dr. Margaret Usdansky
• SOC 319: Qualitative Research Methods, Dr. Marjorie DeVault

University of Cincinnati - Graduate Instructor
2004 - 2006

• WMST 241: Introduction to Women’s Studies

University of Cincinnati - Teaching Assistant
2004 & 2006

• ENGL 262: American Childhoods in Literature, Dr. Michelle Gibson
• WMST 241: Introduction to Women’s Studies, Dr. Anne Sisson Runyan

astandle@gettysburg.edu • Gettysburg College • (717) 337-6194