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SOC 335

Themes in Contemporary Social Theory

3 units

Fall 2026

Topics

  • Identify and master key concepts in contemporary social theory and trace their evolution from classical social theory foundations
  • Critically interpret dense primary texts, extract core arguments, and apply them to empirical social realities
  • Evaluate how thinkers of similar traditions diverge on power, subjectivity, and action
  • Construct comparative theoretical arguments in concise, analytical writing
Winter 2026

Topics

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between classical sociological thinkers and contemporary issues of embodiment
  • Identify the relationship between bodies, systems of power, and dominant social institutions
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