This course is divided in four parts. In the first part, we will discuss various definitions of "sociological theory" and reflect on approaches to studying theories, including the sociology of ...

Specification of an appropriate relationship, or division of labor, between sociology and philosophy, remains a sensitive issue. Anthony Giddens offers a distinctive variant in his concern, in ...

Where to find the readings: = Firestone Reserve/Graduate Reading Room (paper). = Blackboard E-reserves. = World Wide Web (click on the link in the syllabus). Rousseau, The Social Contract (1762), tr.

Teaching Sociology, Vol. 37, No. 3, Special Issue on the Sociology of the Classroom (Jul., 2009), pp. 233-244 (12 pages) Teaching Sociology's emphasis on the scholarship of teaching and learning has ...

Sociologists study human behavior and the nearly infinite complexities of social relationships. Close study of sociologists will show you that they themselves tend to fall into the profession through ...

Whether you are an educator seeking to expand your teaching and research skills or someone who recognizes that knowing more about applied sociology can help you build a better career in business or ...