SY 4540 - Sociological Theory II

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

Introduces modern developments in sociological theory. Students will read both primary and secondary contemporary theoretical writings, studying how modern thoery builds on and diverges from classical theories. Major fields of contemporary theory that may be covered include: functional, conflict and neo-Marxist theories, critical theory, the "new scholarship" that criticizes ethnocentric and pattriarchal bias of mainstream sociology and varieties of current microlevel theories. The emphasis is on understanding how each theorist approaches his/her own realm of inquiry, as well as the actual idea systems created. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: Successful completion of SY4530;EMS

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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