SJS 350 - Advanced Social Theory

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

The readings and discussion in this course will survey the history of the Western tradition of social theory. Special focus will be on the 20th century schools of thought, e.g. Existentialism, Neo/Marxism, Structuralism, Post-Structuralism, etc. Prerequisite: SJS 101, SJS 150, or SJS 175. Course Objectives (1) Articulate, through speech and writing, an understanding of the differing historical and contemporary schools of thought in social theory. (2) Articulate, through speech and writing, an understanding of how each of the significant social theories articulates with the others. (3) Articulate, through speech and writing, an understanding of how each social theory comes with its own sense of potential, form and practice of social justice. (4) Strengthen written and oral communication skills. (5) Strengthen critical and analytical thinking skills.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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