SOC 3950 - Critical Social Theory

Goals: To introduce students to sociological theories and to develop a scholarly sensitivity that is guided and shaped by critical concepts, ideas, and theories. Students will learn that understanding social reality is controversial and complicated.

Content: In order to teach students a sociological way of “thinking” and a critical examination of social issues, the course draws on the works of past and present sociologists.

Taught: Annually, fall term

Prerequisites: SOC 1110 and SOC 1200 with grades of C- or better

Credits: 4