SOC 3900 - World System Theory

Goals: To examine the notion of “social change” from a multidisciplinary viewpoint. The emphasis is on theoretical and historical understanding of the macrostructures that are changed from feudalism to capitalism. The major focus is on a world system. The purpose of the course is to equip students with a much broader understanding of the way society and its institutions function in a global perspective.

Content: Works by Wallerstein, Harvey, and others.

Taught: Annually

Prerequisites: SOC 1110

Credits: 4