Course Description
Introduction to the history, reading, and practice of social theory, with a focus on post-war texts. Prerequisite: SOC 290.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Identify and explain major sociological concepts from post-classical theorists
- Critically analyze and evaluate social theories in terms of their appropriateness for answering empirical questions and in comparison to one another
- Formulate theoretical questions and insights about the contemporary social world and everyday life
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Quizzes | 12% |
| Annotations | 51% |
| Discussions | 21% |
| Written and video assignments | 16% |
Grading Scale:
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 100-94 | A |
| <94-90 | A- |
| <90-87 | B+ |
| <87-84 | B |
| <84-80 | B- |
| <80-77 | C+ |
| <77-74 | C |
| <74-70 | C- |
| <70-67 | D+ |
| <67-64 | D |
| <64-60 | D- |
| <60 and below | F |
Attendance/Participation:
This is an asynchronous online course that does not require attending classes. Participation in online discussions is required.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.