Outline the basics of the Chicago School of Sociology (Who, What, When, Where) and the “Central Idea” of the group Discuss the term “Social Architect” and how it ties to the Chicago School and empirical research Outline WEB DuBois’ life from childhood through earning his PhD; note how the following are related to his life: Emancipation; Jim Crow laws; Fisk University; Mulatto; Study Abroad; Honarary PhD, NAACP Define the following terms and discuss how they relate to DuBois’ relationship to the Chicago School: Reformist Thought; Abolition; Radical Thought; Social Problems; Double Consciousness (and critical implications); Freedmen’s Bureau Discuss DuBois’ theoretical relationship to Dukheim and Weber Discuss the main themes of DuBois’ sociological work Outline the origin of the following phrases, and their significance to DuBois: “The [African American] Problem,” “The problem of the 20th century is the problem of the color line,” “How does it feel to be a problem?”, “The Veil” Discuss DuBois’ reading of social solidarity/social cohesion before emancipation; define the term “Cognitive Dissonance” and how it applies to DuBois’ analysis Outline DuBois’ critique of objectivity Outline the elements of “The Souls of Black Folk” and discuss what kind of analysis is presented in Chapter
