SOAN 360 - Sociological Theory

This course encourages students to sharpen their skills at asking questions and proposing explanations of social issues through a study of how their predecessors in sociology critically examined society. By reading and analyzing the work of classical and more contemporary theorists, we can learn about what it means to study the social world through theoretical questions. And by observing how contemporary theorists have improved on the ideas and explanations of the classical theorists and applied them to contemporary problems, we can equip ourselves to modify and apply existing theoretical ideas to answer questions and effect positive change in our social world. The link between theory and research design is emphasized. Sociology/Anthropology majors should plan to take this course after completing at least two 200-level survey courses in the major and in the same semester as Research Design. Sociology minors are encouraged to take this course.

Prerequisites: At least two 200-level SOAN courses.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (spring only)
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
*** This is a writing-enhanced course.