Fall 2022 - SA 850 G100
Selected Topics in Social Theory (5)
Class Number: 3435
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Fri, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Cynthia Patton
ckpatton@sfu.ca
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Examines different historical and contemporary perspectives from the body of social theory. Students from other departments and faculties may enroll with permission of instructor.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course reviews some of the classic works in social/sociological theory and then moves quickly into mid-to-late 20th century frameworks from the German, French, and Anglo-American traditions, including social construction theory, social interaction theory, functionalism, post-structuralism, postmodernism. Students will select themes or concepts to follow through the works, and select two theorists from different traditions (Anglo-American, French) and develop a comparison in relationship to their own topical interests.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
- Identify major trends in the history of social theory
- Developed advanced skills in reading theoretical texts
- Understand and properly use commentaries, applications, and biographical materials related to theory and theorists
- Develop strong exegetical writing skills, including the comparison of terms and concepts
- Apply competing theorist to the same issue, using a comparison structure
Grading
- Class attendance and participation 15%
- Skill modules 15%
- Asynchronous group activities (2 projects) (7.5 points x 2) 15%
- Key term essays (5 points x 4) 20%
- Key term comparison essay 10%
- Application of a key term essay 10%
- Double key term application essay 15%
NOTES:
Academic Honesty and Student Conduct Policies: The Department of Sociology & Anthropology follows SFU policy in relation to grading practices, grade appeals (Policy T20.01), and academic honesty and student conduct procedures (S10‐S10.05). Unless otherwise informed by your instructor in writing, in graded written assignments you must cite the sources you rely on and include a bibliography/list of references, following an instructor-approved citation style. It is the responsibility of students to inform themselves of the content of SFU policies available on the SFU website.
Centre for Accessible Learning: Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need classroom or exam accommodations are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (1250 Maggie Benston Centre) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.
Materials
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
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Graduate Studies Notes:
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Registrar Notes:
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