SOC 408Contemporary Debates in Sociological Theory

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Sociology

When it runs

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Students in this course will examine recent controversies and debates in sociological theory from the 1980s to today. Students will develop a better understanding of contemporary sociological theories and their application.

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following
- Must have completed the following:
  - SOC302 - Contemporary Sociological Theory (0.50)
- Students must be in level 4A or higher
- Enrolled in 3G-Sociology, 4G-Sociology, H-Sociology, or Sociology Minor

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
SEM 001	8788	27 / 28	Th 08:30–11:20

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