SOC 300 : SOCIAL THEORY (W)

This course is designed to acquaint students with the general development of social theory from its earliest foundations to the modern era. Students will be introduced to the histories and major theories of sociology and anthropology such as Structural Functionalism, Symbolic Interactionism, Cultural Materialism, and Interpretive Anthropology, paying particular attention to the points of similarity and departure between the two disciplines. Students will also consider how social theory is used in the analysis of empirical and ethnographic data. As a course that counts as a writing emphasis (W) core curriculum class, this class focuses on improving writing through formal and informal writing assignments and provides opportunities to improve through rewriting. Cross-listed as ANTH 300 Social Theory. Offered every Fall.