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: