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 pshields@ewu.edu

This class will fulfill requirements for:AnthropologyCommunicationCriminal JusticeGeographyGovernmentInternational AffairsSociologyWomen’s and Gender Studies