We will look at the foundational statements and recent applications of the four major traditions of sociological thought: Functionalism, Marxism, Verstehen, and Symbolic Interactionism. In focusing on one tradition at a time, students will learn the principles upon which each tradition is based. The goal is to learn how to think like a theorist.
Prerequisite: Any 100-level Sociology course or SOC 201
Graduation Education Requirement Fulfillment: Writing-centered