Soci 3200: Sociological Theory
Spring, 2016
Matt, Rm 114, 10:00-10:50
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First Paper TopicSaint-Simon, Comte, and Nietzsche each had their own views on rational and irrational decision-making and how these influence behavior. What are the similarities between their views? What are the differences? What is your view of rational and irrational decision-making? What part do you believe rationality and irrationality play, regarding how people act and the decisions they make?
Second Paper Topic
Simmel, Cooley and Mead each provided their ideas on what causes people to act the way they do. What are the similarities between their views? What are the differences? What do you believe are the primary factors causing people to act the way they do? Explain.
First Test
Test 1 covers Collins and Makowski's
Chapters 1 - 5 + Introduction to book,
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Class Notes for Test 1 (updated: 9/10/2015)
(Please note that each of the Study Guides are constantly being updated so you should check for updates periodically)
Second Test
Test 2 covers Collins and Makowski's
Chapters 6 - 8 + handout from the Division of LaborClass Notes for Test 2
Third Test
Test 3 covers Collins and Makowski 's
Chapters 9 - 12Class Notes for Test 3
(covers chapters 9 - 12)Ashley Hazelwood's presentation on DuBois and Washington
Movies to watch:
W.E.B Dubois (MV 7620)
Fourth Test
Test 4 covers Collins and Makowski 's
Chapters 13 - 15
Movie: Free Speech for Sale (MV 6515)Class Notes for Test 4