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Fall 2015  |  SOC 3701 Section 001: Social Theory (34579)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
4 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F or Audit
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015
Mon, Wed 11:15AM - 12:55PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 250
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Course Catalog Description:
Traditions of social theory that have been basic to sociological knowledge. How they have expanded in contemporary theory. Their applications in selected areas of empirical research. prereq: 1001 recommended; soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
Click this link for more detailed course information http://classinfo.umn.edu/?hull+SOC3701+Fall2015
Class Description:
This course provides an introductory overview of major social theories ranging from the foundational sociological theories of Marx, Weber and Durkheim to current theories of postmodernism and globalization. We will examine a range of theories with particular attention to their treatments of core sociological questions and concerns, including: What holds human societies together? How do societies reproduce themselves? What are the key sources of social conflict, and how are they resolved or contained? What are the significant features of modernity, and what are the implications of modernity for social life? How are social identities created, sustained or transformed, and to what effect? Where is society headed in the future? The goals of the course are to deepen students' understanding of the significance of such questions and to provide a preliminary survey of theories that have tackled these questions from the late 19th century to the present. For present and future sociology majors, the course provides an indispensable background for subsequent work in the discipline. For all others, it provides an invitation to think about some of the most vital questions that confront us all as reflective and self-aware members of our communities and our world. The course design is premised on the idea that the best way to learn and understand social theory is by seeing its connection to contemporary issues and concerns. Therefore, the primary theory readings in this course are paired with writings that illustrate the relevance of these theories to contemporary concerns or that directly apply the theories to current issues and questions.
Grading:
35% Midterm Exam
35% Final Exam
30% Quizzes
Exam Format:
multiple choice, short answer and essay
Class Format:
60% Lecture
10% Film/Video
20% Discussion
10% Small Group Activities
Workload:
100 Pages Reading Per Week
6 Pages Writing Per Term
2 Exam(s)
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/34579/1159
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
6 July 2015

Fall 2015  |  SOC 3701 Section 002: Social Theory (11006)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
4 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F or Audit
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015
Mon, Wed 01:25PM - 03:05PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 150
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Traditions of social theory that have been basic to sociological knowledge. How they have expanded in contemporary theory. Their applications in selected areas of empirical research. prereq: 1001 recommended; soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/?dele0068+SOC3701+Fall2015
Class Description:
This course provides an introductory overview of major social theories ranging from the foundational sociological theories of Marx, Weber, and Durkheim to contemporary theories of change, action, identities, and the social self. We will work to understand the social and historical environments in which these theories have developed and focus on how theoretical inquiry can serve as a guide for scientific explanation of human behavior. Some of the questions explored will include: What holds societies together? How do societies reproduce themselves? How does social change take place? How are social identities created, maintained, and transformed? What are features of modern social life and where is society headed in the future?
Exam Format:
Short answer; essays
Workload:
Other Workload: book essay
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/11006/1159
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
6 July 2015

Fall 2015  |  SOC 3701 Section 003: Social Theory (21439)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
4 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F or Audit
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015
Wed 05:10PM - 08:40PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 25
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Traditions of social theory that have been basic to sociological knowledge. How they have expanded in contemporary theory. Their applications in selected areas of empirical research. prereq: 1001 recommended; soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/?edgell+SOC3701+Fall2015
Class Description:
This is a fully online course offered through Online and Distance Learning (ODL), College of Continuing Education. VIsit "CIass URL" for ODL policies, including fee and financial aid restrictions. This course provides an introductory, yet thorough, background in classical and contemporary social theory in a Web-based format. We will draw upon in-depth readings of important theoretical works to gain a better understanding of how key theoretical developments in sociology can help us better understand the world we live in today. In addition to reading original theory, the other building blocks of the course include weekly quizzes, discussions, reading journals, and exams. By the end of the semester, you should be able to read, interpret, evaluate, and apply key theoretical ideas to life in contemporary society. Put simply, the purpose of this course is to develop a basic but critical understanding of the Big Ideas in social theory and why we should care about them.
Grading:
Other Grading Information: See attached syllabus
Exam Format:
Short answer; essays
Class Format:
Online
Workload:
Other Workload: See attached syllabus
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21439/1159
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
6 July 2015

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