SOC 310
Social Inquiry
Sociology
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Basic ideas and arguments forming sociological inquiry, including philosophical foundations, philosophy of social science, and development of classical theory and contemporary theory.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Sociological Inquiry
Learning Outcome
Students will deepen understanding of the basic ideas and arguments that inform contemporary sociological inquiry, especially the philosophical foundations, some basic features of philosophy of social science, and the development of classical theory.
Title
Sociological Theory
Learning Outcome
Students will become conversant with the conceptual and philosophical foundations of the major theoretical perspetives of sociology.
Title
Critical Assessment
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of each theoretical perspective.
