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SOC 202Classical Sociological Theory

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Sociology

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 4 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

An examination of the nature and function of sociological theory and the types of theory that founded the discipline in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • SOC101 - Introduction to Sociology (0.50)
      • SOC101R - Introduction to Sociology (0.50)
    • Students must be in level 2A or higher

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 001395346 / 60MW 13:00–14:20

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 00176430 / 60TTh 13:00–14:20
LEC 701816518 / 9999Online or by arrangement

Reviewed on UW Flow

88% liked it46% easy52% useful

From 17 ratings and 7 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • I know this is a Soc favourite for many but unfortunately I wish I could say I had the same experience. I had a masters or PHD student as my professor (can't remember), Dru Morrison. He's a very nice guy but honestly I always felt that he came to class super unprepared. Most lecturers/ professors have clear ideas, examples and some even include visuals to learn the material. Mr. Morrison never really had organized ideas and would constantly jump from one idea to the other. I mean we'd be talking about capitalism one second and jump to a COMPLETELY different topic within seconds leaving the class confused. Now the testing. MOST OF THE CLASS HAD A 59% the questions he made were WAY too hard…

    Nov 2025 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • LOVED this course, despite the reputation of classical soc as being boring, I found it incredibly interesting. Lots of writing and the assignments feel a bit repetitive at times. Took it w Prof. Galen Watts and really enjoyed his teaching style! Did well despite rarely doing the readings

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  • Very interesting course, however, F me there is a lot of reading to do. THe readings are derived purely from the textbook, but many are excerpts from canonical works (i.e. Communist Manifesto). The midterms are (overly) long with two midterms containing two 1000 word essays each over about 10 days. The marking for the midterms was very generous, however, and I scored 98 on an essay with little work - something I thought impossible. A very mixed course, but if theory interests you and you like writing theoretical essays this is the one for you.

    Dec 2022 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Noorin was AMAZING! Her teaching style is insane, so insane to the point I actually memorize everything I learned in this class. It's helped me tremendously in classes I have now as I always make connections back to this class. I actually love her, and even asked about her other classes because I wish she taught every class I take. She's great!

    Sep 2021 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • I loved this course - my professor was so excited to teach the class and if you go to class you're guaranteed a high 80 and even in the 90's if you pace yourself correctly on the exams. This information is an amazing base for sociology courses. would recommend especially bc you don't need a textbook for this course .. you just have to go to every class!

    Dec 2019 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

4 posts and comments in 4 threads mention SOC 202, October 2010 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Fall 2022

Winter 2018

Fall 2017

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Fall 2010

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