Sociology 571 Contemporary Theory
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Sociology 571, Contemporary Theory, is a broad survey course theories and
concepts used by social scientists to understand the social world. 
Although not focusing on any given theory, the class proceeds from a
foundational approach, which means that we will focus on the structures
of the theories and the types of knowledge they produce, their ideological
implications in practice, and the types of images each gives us of the
social world. Following Robert Lynd, we ask, "Knoweldge for what?"

The course is organized as a seminar in which students will be expected
to give presentations, lead and fully participate in discussions, and 
suggest readings for their weekly presentations that will begin about
the fourth week of the semester.

Attendance is required. Unexcused absences will result in a loss of 10 points 
from the class participation grade. However, upon consultation with the       
instructor, the 10 point penalty for an unexcused absence may be removed
with a short paper on the material missed, due the following class period.

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