Sociology and Social Theory
SOC 212
Fall 2008
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01
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Through close reading, discussion, and active interpretation, the course will critically examine the basic writings of classical and contemporary social theorists who have influenced the practice of sociology. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS SOC |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: SOC151 OR SOC152 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CSCT)(IDEA-MN)(IDEA)(SOC)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Charles Lemert, THINKING THE UNTHINKABLE
Karl Marx, CAPITAL
Friedrich Nietzsche, ON THE GENEALOGY OF MORALS
Sigmund Freud, THREE ESSAYS ON THE THEORY OF SEXUALITY
Georg Simmel, THE CONFLICT IN MODERN CULTURE
Max Weber, THE PROTESTANT ETHIC AND THE SPIRIT OF CAPITALISM
Emile Durkheim, THE ELEMENTARY FORMS OF RELIGIOUS LIFE
Contemporary Theory Selections from Charles Lemert, ed., SOCIAL THEORY
Additional Readings
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly Reading, Close readings, in-class comment cards, two exams |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students must have had SOC 151 or SOC 152 to enroll in this course. This course is open to majors only. |
| Instructor(s): Lemert,Charles C. Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: PAC422; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 22 | | SR major: 2 | JR major: 12 | | |
| Seats Available: -4 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 4 | FR: 0 |
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