SOC 358 Social Theory

A critical examination of the ideas formulated by sociologists in the history of sociology. The course focuses on the theories of Karl Marx, Max Weber, and Emile Durkheim, and on significant contributions of their followers and critics in developing the central theoretical orientations of contemporary sociology. In addition, attention may be paid to Freud?s psycho-dynamic view of social development, theories of imperialism and the modern world system, and post-modernist theory. Prerequisite: SOC 111 or Permission of Instructor. Fall