Sociological Theory

The focus of this course is the history and evolution of classical and contemporary sociological theory. This course addresses several goals: 1) to illustrate the general relationship between theory, research, and practice needed for a solid liberal arts education; 2) to prepare students for St. Mary’s Projects; and 3) to prepare students who select sociology careers for the job market or graduate school. The course is conducted in a seminar format in which participants discuss the work of sociological theorists, with special attention to how theory relates to research methodology and social issues. Prerequisite: SOCI 101 and SOCI 201

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