SOCI0305A-F22
Social Theory
Social Theory
This course provides an overview of major lines of development in 20th century social theory relevant to the field of sociology, focusing on how various theorists have grappled with the basic issues that have dominated 20th century social thought. Particular attention will be given to the questions arising from the conceptual distinctions between structure and action, on the one hand, and identity and culture, on the other. How is social order possible? How autonomous are human agents? How do we explain the persistence of observed patterns of human interaction and social practice? How do we analyze relations between the world of everyday life and the large-scale development of social systems? How does social change take place? (SOCI 0105) (formerly SOAN 0305) 3 hrs. lect.
This course provides an overview of major lines of development in 20th century social theory relevant to the field of sociology, focusing on how various theorists have grappled with the basic issues that have dominated 20th century social thought. Particular attention will be given to the questions arising from the conceptual distinctions between structure and action, on the one hand, and identity and culture, on the other. How is social order possible? How autonomous are human agents? How do we explain the persistence of observed patterns of human interaction and social practice? How do we analyze relations between the world of everyday life and the large-scale development of social systems? How does social change take place? (SOCI 0105) (formerly SOAN 0305) 3 hrs. lect.
- Term:
- Fall 2022
- Location:
- Le Chateau 110(CHT 110)
- Schedule:
- 1:30pm-2:45pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Sep 12, 2022 to Dec 12, 2022)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- Instructors:
- Jamie McCallum
- Subject:
- Sociology
- Department:
- Sociology
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 91701
- Subject Code:
- SOCI
- Course Number:
- 0305
- Section Identifier:
- A