Sociology of Knowledge

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301, 3311; or permission of the Department This course focuses on the relationship between ideas and their social and cultural contexts. It critically examines various forms of knowledge, including common sense, scientific knowledge, and propaganda. In addition, the course explores forms and tactics of hegemonic and counter hegemonic knowledge. (Format: Seminar 3 Hours)