SOC 705 - Seminar in Social Theory

(3 units)

Development of social theory from classical writings in the 19th century to contemporary developments with emphasis on how theories are constructed, deconstructed, critiqued, and refined.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify central concepts and perspectives in social theory.
2. critically analyze and apply social theories to contemporary social issues.
3. construct and deconstruct social theories through the use of causal modeling.
4. create a comprehensive theoretical model for a contemporary social issue.

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