SOCI 3417 - Sociology of Knowledge

Institution:

Seton Hall University

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What do we know, how do we "know" it? Examines"knowledge" in society and its relationship to social structureand individual consciousness. Emphasis is on the social construction of reality, the meaning of truth and fact, i.e., scientific, theological and sociological truth compared. How the social attributes of groups as well as individuals affect the production ordering and presentation of "information." Theform knowledge will take in a particular society. 3 credits

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.shu.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 761-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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