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SOCI 399 - Sociological Theory

Institution:
Lander University
Subject:
Sociology
Description:
This course offers students the opportunity to critically examine the major theoretical orientations in classical sociological thought. Students will use knowledge and skill based techniques to reinforce their understanding of theory construction and to generate models of social processes and dynamics. The course will also explore the social, political, cultural and historical contexts in which theory is developed as well as the structural transformations of modernity that shaped early sociological theory. A central focus of the course will be using sociological theory to make connections between individual circumstances and the general nature of social life. Prerequisites: SOCI 101 and nine additional hours in sociology with "C" or better in each. Students must also have a Lander GPA of at least 2.0 and permission of the instructor to take this course. Three semester hours.
Credits:
3.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
( SOCI 101 and( ENGL 275 or ENGL 373
Corequisites:
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Level:
Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Phone Number:
(864) 388-8000
Regional Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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