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Introduction to Sociological Theory fall 2019 syllabus

Introduction to Sociological Theory SOC 3200-1 Fall 2019 TuTh 11:00AM - 12:20PM, GATEWAY 142, Aug 26 - Dec 13, 2019 Professor Gabe Ignatow e-mail: ignatow@unt.edu Office: 288E Sycamore Hall office phone: 940 565 3616 office hours: TuTh 2-2:50pm or by appointment (email works best) This course provides an introduction to sociological theory from the 1840s to the present day, though it concentrates on the classical era of sociological theory from the Industrial Revolution through World War I. The course provides a foundation for taking 3000- and 4000-level sociology courses, and is intended primarily, although not exclusively, for sociology majors and minors.  Requirements Two exams: 20% and 25% Quizzes: 25% (4-5 pop quizzes on theorists already covered in lecture) Final exam: 30%  In special cases a student may substitute an 8-page final paper for the final exam (including title page and reference page, double spaced, TNR 12 pt, applying ideas from the course to analysi