Sociology 302 (Section 1 & P1) Jim Thomas
M - W: 3:30 to 4:45 Office: 807 Zulauf
Section 3: T, Th: 11-12:15 Phone: 753-6436
206 DuSable email: jthomas@math.niu.edu
Homepage: http://jthomasniu.org/class/302/302.html
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The course will summarize recent trends in contemporary theory by
looking at how they emerged out of what we call "classical theory."
We will focus most heavily on recent developments in interpretive sociology,
Marxism, critical theory, and post-modernism. We will do this by using
a primary text to guide us through more recent contemporary sources.
TEXTS:
Wallace and Wolff: Contemporary Sociology Theory (either 5th or 6th ed)
Class Handouts (on the homepage)
Current events (news)
Suggested readings and Resources
Readings (as assigned)
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
--One Final Exam (150 points)
--Class participation and involvement (50 points)
--Two short papers (50 points each)
--Pop quizzes (10 points each - only the top 5 scores will count) (50 points)
--Final Paper (150 points)
--WebBoard (50 points)
--EXTRA CREDIT and SUPPLEMENTAL ASSIGNMENTS will be available
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TOTAL POINTS: 550
Grading will be done on a 90/80/70/60/ scale.
NOTE: YOU MUST KEEP UP ON READINGS or it will be a difficult class.
If you cannot attend class, you are responsible for knowing what occured
in your absence. Sometimes it may be necessary to chance assignments
or assignment dates. These will be announced in class and electronically.
You are responsible for being aware of the changes.
Be sure to keep up on ASSIGNMENTS!
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