SOC 207Sociology of Education

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Sociology
Cross-listed: SOC 207R

When it runs

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

The focus of this course is on the sociological study of education in Canadian society. This course applies classical and contemporary theoretical approaches to study education systems and the relationship between school and society.

Prerequisites

Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
- SOC101 - Introduction to Sociology (0.50)
- SOC101R - Introduction to Sociology (0.50)

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

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Somewhat interesting content. Too theoretical to be applicable.

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