2011-2012 Academic Catalog 
    
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2011-2012 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SOC 107 - Classical Sociological Theory

Type of Course: Variable Format
A critical and comparative survey of the major theorists of early sociology. The course is centered around the “canonical” core of sociological theory as represented by selected works of Marx, Durkheim and Weber. In addition, some contemporary perspectives are explored. These more contemporary perspectives may include critical theory, psychoanalytic theory, symbolic interactionism and standpoint theories. Emphasis is placed on differing concepts of social structure, social and historical change and the meaning of social action. Fulfills the social-theory requirement for majors.