Sociology and Social Theory
SOC 212
Spring 2011
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01
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| Certificates: Social, Cultural and Critical Theory |
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 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Selected readings from Nietzsche, Simmel, Weber, Lukacs, Habermas, Arendt, Fraser, Durkheim, Saussure, Barthes, Baudrillard, Mauss, Bourdieu, Althusser, Tronti, Negri and other contemporary theorists.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Three 7-10 page take-home essays. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students must have had SOC 151or SOC 152 to enroll in this course. This course is open to majors only. |
| Instructor(s): Cutler,Jonathan Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: PAC421; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 10 | JR major: 5 | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 5 | FR: 0 |
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