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SOC 212
Sociology and Social Theory
SOC 212 FA
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times |
|---|
| 1 | 30 | 0 | Times: .T.T... 1:10PM-2:30PM; |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:01:03 EST 1998
)
Photo Caption and Credits
This course will critically examine the writings of the
major social theorists whose views have influenced modern
society, including sociological thought. Beginning with
the classic writings of Marx, Durkheim, and Weber, the
course will then consider subsequent, including
contemporary, theories of class, race, gender, sexuality,
the capitalist world-system and post-coloniasm, as well as
theories of post-modernity.
MAJOR READINGS
Selected texts from the writings of Max
Weber, Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, and Sigmund Freud,
including for examples:
Selections from Charles Lemert, SOCIAL THEORY: THE CLASSIC
AND MULTICULTURAL READINGS and SOCIAL THINGS
Weber, PROTESTANT ETHIC AND SPIRIT OF CAPITALISM
Marx, CAPITAL, Vol. I
DuBois, SOULS OF BLACK FOLK
Durkheim, SUICIDE
Cooper, VOICE FROM THE SOUTH
Freud, OUTLINE OF PSYCHO-ANALYSIS
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Writing assignments, plus
regular attendance at and participation in reading groups.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
This course is
limited to Sociology majors.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS SOC
Prerequisites:
SOC 151
- Section 01
- Dupuy, A
- Times: .T.T... 1:10PM- 2:30PM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 3, Fr: 4
- Major Preference Given
- Permission of Instructor Required.
Last Updated on MAR-03-1998
About the Photo:
Simone de Beauvoir
Reference:
De Beauvoir, Simone. SIMONE DE BEAUVOIR ET LE
COURS DU MONDE, Paris: Editions Klincksieck, 1978
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