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SOCY 226 Central Concepts in Sociological Theory Units: 3.00
A discussion of the central concepts in sociological theory, for example, agency and structure; rationality, reason, and abstraction; social continuity and social change; subjectivity and selfhood; language and interpretation are normally considered.
Learning Hours: 120 (24 Lecture, 12 Tutorial, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite (A minimum grade of C- in SOCY 122/6.0) or (BADR 100/3.0 and BADR 101/3.0).
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Apply theoretical knowledge to an appropriate sociological question.
- Appreciation and understanding of similarities and differences between a plurality of approaches in modern social theory.
- Clearly communicate the meaning of abstract theoretical concepts verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and synthesize information obtained from a variety of written sources, and communicate relevant information in different ways.
- Evaluate theoretical arguments and evidence.
- Understanding of the internal connections between classical and modern approaches to social theory.
- Understanding the key theoretical debates about social transformations in the 20th Century.
- Understanding the transformations in social theory during the 20th century in Europe and North America.
- Use abstract sociological concepts with confidence.