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SOCY2040 Classical Sociological Theory

Later Year Course

Offered By School of Social Sciences
Academic Career Undergraduate
Course Subject Sociology
Offered in Second Semester, 2010
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

The course will examine the sociological theories of Karl Marx, Max Weber and Emile Durkheim. The social and intellectual contexts of the development of the classical sociological traditions will be considered. The influence of Marx, Weber and Durkheim on recent sociology will also be treated.

Indicative Assessment

Essay (50%), Take home exam (30%) and Tutorial Participation (20%).

Workload

20 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials. Lectures will not be taped.

Areas of Interest Sociology
Requisite Statement

Any two first-year Sociology courses or with the permission of the lecturer.

Majors/Specialisations Sociology
Academic Contact Dr Klovdahl

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