SOCY 412Social Theory

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Social Theory: From Classical to Contemporary Thinkers (3) Examines the contributions of major thinkers in social theory from the nineteenth century through to contemporary times. Focus on both founding thinkers, such as Marx, Durkheim, Weber, and DuBois, and more contemporary theorists, such as Goffman, Foucault, Bourdieu, and Hill-Collins. It highlights the voices that were initially ignored in the construction of American sociology and how they were re-incorporated over time. Crosslist: SOCY-612. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Prerequisite: SOCY-100, SOCY-210, or SOCY-215.