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Academic Year 2003/2004


Sociology and Social Theory
SOC 212 FA

Through close reading, discussion and active interpretation, the course will critically examine the basic writings of classical and contemporary social theorists who have influenced the practice of sociology.

MAJOR READINGS

Charles Lemert, SOCIAL THINGS
Max Weber, THE PROTESTANT ETHIC AND THE SPIRIT OF CAPITALISM
Emile Durkheim, SUICIDE
And selections from Charles Lemert, ed., SOCIAL THEORY-including Du Bois, Cooper, James, Wallerstein, Merton, Cesaire, Foucault, Habermas, Butler, Patricia Hill Collins, among others.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Short papers, group projects, final essay, full participation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students must have had SOC 151 to enroll in this course. This course is open to majors only.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS SOC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: SOC151 OR SOC152

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Lemert,Charles   
Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM;     Location: JUDD113
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 25)
SR. major: 10   Jr. major: 13
SR. non-major: 0   Jr. non-major: 0   SO: 2   FR: 0

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Speaking, Writing, Focused Inquiry Course
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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