@article{Brubaker_2010, place={Washington DC: American Sociological Association.}, title={SOCY 402: Sociological Theory}, url={https://trails.asanet.org/article/view/socy-402-sociological-theory}, abstractNote={This course is designed to introduce you to the major traditions of sociological theory, from the classic works of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to the contemporary sociological perspectives that have dominated theoretical discourse in the postwar period. We will discuss the social and historical circumstances that influenced the development of various theories and shaped the experiences of individuals attempting to understand their world. This course is required of sociology undergraduate majors and minors, and it is designed for these students . Sociological theory is a core element of the sociological curriculum, along with research methods, and statistics, as a critical part of the research process. It also provides useful tools in critical thinking about our everyday lives, and this course will provide you with an overview of some of the most important and useful questions and answers about social life that have contributed to the field of sociology. }, journal={TRAILS: Teaching Resources and Innovations Library for Sociology}, author={Brubaker, Sarah}, year={2010}, month={Apr.} }