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Modern social theory

SOCI3024

CPD-LG.18

16:30-18:20

Thursday

2nd semester

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  • How do individuals create social worlds through their interactions? What is the nature of social reality and its dynamic structures? How does social reality shape the way we think, know, talk about and act in the world? What are the broad trends of social transformation, from modernity to post-modernity, globalization, and beyond? Building on the insights of classical sociological theory, this course will provide an overview of the main currents, themes and debates in modern and contemporary Western social theory, with a primary focus on sociological and anthropological contributions. The course will also focus on the practical application of theoretical concepts to situations of everyday life and social issues in Hong Kong, China and the world.

    1. Acquire basic knowledge and understanding of major modern and contemporary sociological theories

    2. Apply sociological theories to creatively analyse complex social issues in both the local and global contexts

    3. Develop a sensitivity to the historical and cultural context of the generation of sociological theories.


  • Tasks

    Weighting

    Weekly theory journal

    45%

    Tutorial presentation

    20%

    Final essay

    35%


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