A study of the historical development of the field of sociology, theory construction, and the alternative models of inquiry which have influences inquiry into, and the understanding of social instructions and behavior. This study includes an examination of basic intellectual traditions and paradigms in sociological understanding, including normative beliefs and values as well as scientific theories of social relations and culture from the 18th century to the present. Theorists examined include both early and contemporary thinkers. Prerequisites: SOC 119, ENG 112 or WRI 118, and Sophomore standing.
SOC-301: Sociological Theory
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