SOC 340 - Sociology of Development

Institution:

Muhlenberg College

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Description:

This course analyzes development from a sociological perspective. It examines different theoretical models for understanding macrolevel social change, such as modernization theory, dependency theory, and worldsystems theory. Possible topics for exploration include the environment, economic development, revolution, urbanization, population, and poverty. Taught every other year. Prerequisite: SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology Meets general academic requirement B.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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