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Unit IV Socialization
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Film
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Nova: Secrets of the Wild Child
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DescriptionThis video explores the case of Genie who was raised in social isolation. Genie never learned advanced language or social skills, even with extensive treatment after she was rescued by social workers.
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Learning GoalsAn appreciation for the social basis of human nature and the social backdrop of child development. It also explores research ethics and Genie’s questionable status as a patient and a research subject of the linguists and other researchers who worked with her.Back to top
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Things NeededMaterials: 1984. Nova: Secrets of the Wild Child. Boston: WGBH Educational Foundation; PBS Video. Time: 1 hour plus time for discussion.
The film can also be found in parts on YouTube.
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More InformationSee Lesson Plan for Supplementary Materials. This film has been classroom tested in 10+ sections of Introductory Sociology.Back to top
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Creator/Source1984. Nova: Secret of the Wild Child. Boston: WGBH Educational Foundation