Required Texts and Assignments
Wallace and Wolfe - Contemporary Sociological Theory
Class handouts
Internet Component as assigned
Other Assignments
Citing Internet Sources
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Instructor
Jim Thomas (Professor, Sociology, Northern Illinois University)
Office Hours: TBA and by Appointment
Online office hours: TBA
Home Phone: (815) 756-3839
Office Phone: (815) 753-6436
GRADING:
1) Two short papers on selected theorists (50 points each)
2) Two class presentations on selected theorists (50 points each)
3) One substantial final paper (200 points)
4) 5 quizzes (10 points each - only highest 5 count)
5) Two net assignments (25 points each)
6) WebBoard / Net discussions (250 points)
7) Class participation (100 points)
(Note: Extra credit will be available)
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TOTAL = 800 points
Grading will be 90/80/70/60 pct scale
Relevant Links
Chapter 1: Begins June 1: CLASS MEETS
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Begins June 8
Chapter 2: Functionalism Chapter 3: Begins June 15 CLASS MEETS
Chapter 3: Conflict Theory
Chapter 4: Begins June 22
Marx and Radical Theories Chapter 5: Begins June 29 CLASS MEETS
Chapter 5: Symbolic Interaction Chapter 6: Begins July 6
Chapte 6: SI (con't) and Phenomenology Chapter 7: Begins July 13 CLASS MEETS
Chapter 7 - Rational Choice Theories
Course overview and Assignments
Sociological theory (Sociology 473) provides an overview of the
primary theorists, especially Marx, Durkheim, Weber, and Mead. In addition,
theories shaped by these thinkers, such as conflict theory and functionalism,
along with more recent theories, such as postmodernism, will be included.
Further information can be found on the class syllabus.
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