SOC 268 - Micro-Sociological Theory

Institution:

Assumption University

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Description:

Micro-Sociological Theory is a course dedicated to understanding the relationship between personality, identity, and social systems. This course will cover social theories such as symbolic interactionism, social constructionism, sociology of knowledge, dramaturgy, and poststructuralism. Each theory will be critiqued as to how well it can explain the relationship between self and society. Students will also see how these theories are applied to empirical research in sociology by focusing on studies that explain how race, class, and gender structure identities and social relations. Required for Sociology majors and minors. Farough/ Three credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.assumption.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 767-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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