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SOC 211

Contemporary Sociological Theory
SOC 211 FA

Not Currently Offered

This course will critically examine the writings of some of the major theorists whose views have influenced modern sociological thought. Included will be readings on Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Bell, Fox-Genovese, Steinberg, Wallerstein and Wilson among others.

MAJOR READINGS

Selected writings
M.Weber, ECONOMY AND SOCIETY (selections)
E. Durkheim, THE DIVISION OF LABOR IN SOCIETY
D.BELL, THE COMING OF POST-INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY
Elizabeth Fox-Genovese, FEMINISM WITHOUT ILLUSIONS
S. Steinberg, THE ETHNIC MYTH
I.Wallerstein, THE CAPITALIST WORLD ECONOMY
C. CHASE-DUNN, GLOBAL FORMATIONS
W.J. Wilson, THE DECLINING SIGNIFICANCE OF RACE

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three take-home essays (8-10 pages each).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students who do not have SOC151 may enroll with permission of the instructor. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS SOC

Prerequisites: SOC 151

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999




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