Foundations of Social & Behavioral Sciences Theory
Focus:• How is social theory relevant to our
everyday experiences, popular culture, and the world we live in?
• What are the key societal metaphors that social scientists use to make sense of the world?
Goals:• Make you aware of the key philosophical
and theoretical traditions and contests that cross cut the social sciences.
• Enhance your ability to participate intelligently in and/or understand theoretical discussion in your own discipline.
• Enhance your ability to intelligibly converse across theoretical discourses and traditions.
• Make you aware of the relevance of social theory in making systematic sense of the world around you.
CSBS 310 – Dr. Peter Shields
CRN 21297 (5 credits)MTWRF 4.45-7.05 P.M., June 24-
July 20
For more information contact [email protected]
This class will fulfill requirements for:AnthropologyCommunicationCriminal JusticeGeographyGovernmentInternational AffairsSociologyWomen’s and Gender Studies
