SOCY 105AClassical Social Theory
This intensive survey course examines the intellectual origins of the sociological tradition, focusing on changing conceptions of social order, social change, and the trends observed in the development of Western civilization in the modern era. Readings are all taken from original texts and include many of the classical works in social theory with special emphasis on the ideas of Marx, Weber, and Durkheim, which constitute the core of the discipline.
Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment is restricted to junior and senior majors, proposed majors, and minors in sociology, digital justice studies (formerly GISES), and Latin American studies/sociology combined.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Steven Acad 175 | M. B. McNamara | Open 0/90 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 5:20pm–6:55pm | Steven Acad 175 | S. Barbora | Closed 56/56 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Steven Acad 175 | H. Angelo | Open 75/90 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Kresge Acad 3201 | D. B. Gould | Closed 90/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan McNamara | 4.7 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 92% | 51 |
| Sanjay Barbora | 4.8 / 5 | 1.8 / 5 | 100% | 4 |
| Hillary Angelo | 4.6 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 100% | 10 |
| Deborah Gould | 4.4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 63% | 23 |
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