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Fall 2021
Apr 19, 2024 |
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| SOCI 0305 - Social Theory |
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*Social Theory*
This course provides an overview of major lines of development in 20th century social theory relevant to the field of sociology, focusing on how various theorists have grappled with the basic issues that have dominated 20th century social thought. Particular attention will be given to the questions arising from the conceptual distinctions between structure and action, on the one hand, and identity and culture, on the other. How is social order possible? How autonomous are human agents? How do we explain the persistence of observed patterns of human interaction and social practice? How do we analyze relations between the world of everyday life and the large-scale development of social systems? How does social change take place? (formerly SOAN 0305) 3 hrs. lect.
0.000 OR 1.000 Credit hours 0.000 OR 1.000 Lecture hours 0.000 TO 2.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Social Sciences Division Sociology Department Course Attributes: SOC Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Undergraduate Prerequisites: (Undergraduate level SOAN 0105 Minimum Grade of D or Undergraduate level SOCI 0105 Minimum Grade of D) |
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