SOC204

Theoretical Foundations of Sociology

Subject code

SOC

Course Number

204

Department(s)

Instructor(s)

F. Duina

Course Long Title

Theoretical Foundations of Sociology

Description

Theories of society are used in a variety of ways to make sense of the world in which we live. This course examines the evolution of sociological theory, and the history of sociology as a discipline. Major schools of social theory are compared and analyzed, with emphasis on their role as foundations of sociology. Prerequisite(s): one course in sociology.

Modes of Inquiry

Historical and Social Inquiry [HS]

Writing Credit

No writing credit

Class Restriction

Exclude First Years

Offering Frequency

Normally offered every year