SOCI 399 Sociological Theory
This course examines the major theoretical orientations in classical and contemporary sociological thought. It explores the social, political, cultural, and historical contexts in which sociological theory has developed, how sociological theory changes over time, and the role of theory in building sociological knowledge. Topics will include how to theorize on different levels of sociological reality, and how to make practical use of theory to answer empirical questions about social life. Prerequisites: "C" or better in SOCI 101 and SOCI 202, and three additional hours of SOCI coursework. Prerequisites may be waived at the discretion of the instructor or chair. Three credit hours.