SOCI 3330

Students will explore major developments in sociological theory since the mid-20th Century. They will examine the assumptions, terminologies, and implications of new ideas about the patterns and processes of social life. Contemporary theories will be applied to sociology’s recurring themes and fundamental debates, including structure and freedom, modernity and postmodernity, globalization, inequality, and self and society. Students will reflect on the role of contemporary social movements in the evolution of sociological thought, such as intersectional, decolonizing, and other critical perspectives. Note: This is a seminar course.