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PSIR 355

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Course Code & Number
PSIR 355
Course Title
Social Theory
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Junior
Semester:
Fall
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Introduction to classical social theory through an analysis of the works of Karl Marx, Max Weber and Emile Durkheim.
Course Objectives

The main objective of this course is to familiarize the students with the key concepts, approaches and debates in classical social theory through an analysis of the works of Karl Marx, Max Weber and Emile Durkheim. The course seeks to explore the relevance of these works for understanding the contemporary society and socio-political conflicts.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Demonstrate knowledge on the key concepts and approaches introduced/employed by Marx, Weber and Durkheim.
2. Identify their contributions to contemporary social theory.
3. Asses the relevance of their work for understanding contemporary society.
4. Understand the significance of sociological imagination and criticism for social and political practices.
5. Develop skills for sociological imagination and criticism.
6. Communicate effectively in writing and speech.
7. Formulate well-structured and coherent arguments.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Reading Oral Presentations/Reports Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam Quiz Case Studies / Homework Presentation (Oral/Poster)
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Recommended Reading
1. Peter Kivisto, Social Theory: Roots and Branches (Oxford University Press, 2010). 2. Charles Lemert (ed.), Social Theory: The Multicultural and Classic Readings (Westview Press, 2009).
Required Reading
1. Charles H. Powers, Making Sense of Social Theory (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2010). 2. Anthony Elliott, Contemporary Social Theory: An introduction, (Routledge, 2005).
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