SOCI0105A-F20
Society and the Individual
Society and the Individual
This course examines the ideas and enduring contributions of the giants of modern social theory, including Karl Marx, Max Weber, Emile Durkheim, and Sigmund Freud. Readings will include selections from original works, as well as contemporary essays. Key issues will include the nature of modernity, the direction of social change, and the role of human agency in constructing the "good society." This course serves as a general introduction to sociology. (formerly SOAN 0105) 3 hrs. lect.
This course examines the ideas and enduring contributions of the giants of modern social theory, including Karl Marx, Max Weber, Emile Durkheim, and Sigmund Freud. Readings will include selections from original works, as well as contemporary essays. Key issues will include the nature of modernity, the direction of social change, and the role of human agency in constructing the "good society." This course serves as a general introduction to sociology. (formerly SOAN 0105) 3 hrs. lect.
- Term:
- Fall 2020
- Location:
- Main Campus: ONLINE (Online Course)
- Schedule:
- 1:40pm-2:55pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Sep 8, 2020 to Dec 4, 2020)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Course Modality:
- Scheduled Online
- Instructors:
- Linus Owens
- Subject:
- Sociology
- Department:
- Sociology
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92155
- Subject Code:
- SOCI
- Course Number:
- 0105
- Section Identifier:
- A