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Sociological Theory SA502

Final class wrap up and a few odds and ends...
This page will be updated before the semester begins.

The final exam for this class will ask you to compare and contrast  and/or apply various Sociological theories. Full details will be provided on canvas. Students in the MA program are required to take the comprehensive exam during their last semester. This exam is designed to prepare you for that.  If you choose to have a question on theory.

 

In general you should be able to:

  • Discuss the domain assumptionsn of the major theorist

  • Discuss the analytical focus of the theorist discussed in class. (Is the theory macro or Micro)

  • Discuss major theorist in each perspective,

  • Apply a specific theory to a modern social problem or issue 

  • Apply specific theories to criminal justice problem issues

  • Use sociological theories and concepts correctly

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  All of the information you need to take the exam is provided in class, you do not need to use external resources. 

 

 

Sociological theories are vital because they provide the conceptual frameworks that help us understand, explain, and interpret the complexities of social life. They act as lenses through which sociologists analyze patterns of behavior, institutions, and power structures.

Sociological theories transform everyday observations into scientific understanding. They allow scholars and students to see beyond surface events and uncover the underlying social forces that shape human life — such as norms, values, and systems of inequality.

Cue Words For Understanding Your Assignment Instructions

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Check out the ASA style guide it will give you the format for quoting and citing in your papers. 

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