Social Theory

General

Prefix

SOC

Course Number

302

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

The development of the discipline of sociology and contemporary sociological theory as a guide to sociological research; macro-level theories.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Critically evaluate the link between theory and social conditions.

Outcome

Describe what sociology is and how it differs from other social sciences.

Outcome

Describe and provide examples of social construction.

Outcome

Adopt a sociological perspective toward a situation or problem and explain how it is sociological.

Outcome

Understand the different sociological theories and their uses for examining issues and making recommendations for change at macro and micro levels of analysis.

Outcome

Recognize the historical links between the various sociological theories discussed.

Outcome

Make critical assessments of the various sociological theories discussed in this class.

Dependencies

Programs

SOC302 is a completion requirement for: