Oakton Community College
Gwen Nyden

Gwen Nyden


Education Background:

  • B.A. Drew University, Madison, NJ
  • M.A. UIC
  • PhD UIC

Teaching Philosophy:

It is my belief that sociology provides the tools that will prepare them for challenges of the world we live in today. In the course of studying sociology, my students begin to look more critically at the world around them. I believe that learning occurs best when students are actively engaged in the material. Through a combination of methods, from small group discussion and group work to service learning and applied research, we investigate such core sociological concepts as culture, socialization, deviance, and inequality both within our own society and across the globe. 		 
CONTACT INFORMATION
Office: 3604 Des Plaines
Office Phone: (847) 635-1628
Email Address: gnyden@oakton.edu
http://www.oakton.edu/~gnyden


COURSES TAUGHT
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 103 Social Problems
SOC 232 Diversity in American Society
SOC 230Gender Roles
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