SOC 314 - Theories of Social Order

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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Consideration of the main contributions of sociological theorists since the 19th century toward an understanding of the conditions under which stable social orders are established and sustained. Views as diverse as those of Marx, Weber, Durkheim and Parsons will be considered. Topics include issues concerning value consensus, institutions, mechanisms of social control, political and economic power, class stratifi cation and bureaucracy. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, SOC 101, and junior standing or above.

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3.00

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Lecture

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www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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