Sociology and Social Theory
SOC 212
Fall 2009
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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:
Ethical Reasoning
By requiring engagement with the Unthinkable aspects of human social life.
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| 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
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:
Prerequisites for this course are SOC151 or 152 or the equivalent in other fields. |
| Instructor(s): Lemert,Charles C. Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: PAC421; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 22 | | SR major: 2 | JR major: 12 | | |
| Seats Available: -8 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 4 | FR: 0 |
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