SOC 212

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SOC 212

Sociology and Social Theory SOC 212 FA

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times	POI	Prereq
1	25	0	Times: .T.T... 2:40PM-4:00PM;	Yes	No

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the Blue Add 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 Tue Aug 10 05:00:30 EDT 1999 )

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: None

Section 01: Lemert, C; Times: .T.T... 2:40PM- 4:00PM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 2, So: 0, Fr: 0; Major Preference Given; Permission of Instructor Required.

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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