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.

• Students will achieve a critical understanding of the respective foundations and principal tenets of Marxist, Symbolic Interactionist and Functionalist sociological thought, and how these classical sociological traditions rooted in C19th and C20th Europe relate to contemporary industrial societies.

One 2,000 word research essay (45%) and one 2,000 word comparative essay (45%) and tutorial participation (10%).

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

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