Sociology 303 - F rom Modernity to Postmodernity

Institution:

St Lawrence University

Subject:

Description:

The course first examines the social processes associated with the emergence of modernity, such as industrialization, capitalism and urbanization, and how sociologists have theorized the consequences of these forces on both society and individuals. The second part maps the emerging social formations associated with postmodernization and globalization: the rise of postindustrial society and the shift of economic organization from Fordism to flexible accumulation, the rise of a global cultural economy, the diffusion and impact of information technology, the shift from representation to simulation, and the rise of virtuality.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.