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School of Sociology · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
The course will critically examine the sociological theories of Karl Marx, Max Weber and Emile Durkheim, along with other pertinent figures. Two major foci are: (i) the study of primary texts and (ii) the introduction of the dynamically hybrid and contested traditions that are associated with these thinkers. The social and intellectual contexts of these 'classical' yet hybrid sociological traditions will be introduced, including their evident influence on contemporary sociology.
First Major Essay (2500 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5
Second Major Essay (2500 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Tutorial participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of lectures, and 12 hours of tutorials; and b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing. Other Information Lectures commence Week 1, tutorials commence Week 2
Required weekly readings (as well as recommended secondary readings) are made available via Wattle links to a library ebrick and reserve collection.