SOAN 495 - Sociological Theory

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Truman State University

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Description:

This course encourages students to sharpen their skills at asking questions and proposing explanations of social issues through a study of how their predecessors in sociology critically examined society. By reading and analyzing the work of classical and more contemporary theorists, we can learn about what it means to study the social world through theoretical questions. And by observing how contemporary theorists have improved on the ideas and explanations of the classical theorists, we can equip ourselves to modify and apply existing theoretical ideas to effect positive change in our social world. Prerequisites: SOAN 190 and SOAN 215. Credits: 3 hours NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement. NOTE: Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.truman.edu

Phone Number:

(660) 785-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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