SOCI 4300 - Sociological Theory

3 hrs

Overview of social theory, with particular emphasis on sociological, political science and economic theory. Specifically, the following topics will be discussed: 1) What are the roots of contemporary scientific and social scientific theory? 2) What major themes and thinkers make up the foundation of contemporary thought? 3) How were these texts shaped by the social context of that time? In other words, how do these writings reflect the broader social and economic thoughts of that time period? 4) Finally, how do these texts influence social scientific theorizing and analysis today?
Offered: Fall.