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Fall 2024 | SOC 3701 Section 001: Social Theory (19073)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 4 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024Mon, Wed 09:05AM - 10:45AMUMTC, West BankWalter F. Mondale Hall 40
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (22 of 80 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog 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 postmodernism and globalization. We will examine a range of theories with particular attention to their treatments of core sociological questions and concerns. prereq: 1001 recommended; soc majors/minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- 15 seats reserved for Soc majors. Click this link for more additional details: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?cueto006+SOC3701+Fall2024
- 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/19073/1249
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 6 July 2015
Fall 2024 | SOC 3701 Section 002: Social Theory (17072)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 4 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024Mon, Wed 12:20PM - 02:00PMUMTC, West BankWalter F. Mondale Hall 40
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (29 of 80 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog 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 postmodernism and globalization. We will examine a range of theories with particular attention to their treatments of core sociological questions and concerns. prereq: 1001 recommended; soc majors/minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- 15 seats reserved for Soc majors.
- 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?
- Grading:
- 40% 6 Reading reflections40% Weekly discussion posts20% Final paper
- Exam Format:
- Short answer; essays
- Class Format:
- 50% Lecture50% Discussion
- Workload:
- 6 Reading reflections due every other weekWeekly discussion posts and one response to another student's discussion post8-10 page Final paper
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/17072/1249
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 1 April 2024
Fall 2024 | SOC 3701 Section 301: Social Theory (20560)
- Instructor(s)
- No instructor assigned
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 4 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Completely Online
- Class Attributes:
- College of Continuing Education
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024Off CampusVirtual Rooms ONLINEONLY
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (35 of 35 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog 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 postmodernism and globalization. We will examine a range of theories with particular attention to their treatments of core sociological questions and concerns. prereq: 1001 recommended; soc majors/minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- For course syllabus and details, see https://ccaps.umn.edu/oes-courses/social-theory.
- 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/20560/1249
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 6 July 2015
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