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 136-079 Reading Texts in Social Theory

Note

Formerly available as 136-447. Students who have completed 136-447 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Availability

4th year

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Dr John Rundell

Prerequisites

Final honours standing in Social Theory, History and Philosophy of Science, Philosophy or another Arts Faculty subject.

Semester

Not Offered (view timetable)

Contact

A 2-hour seminar per week

Subject Description

This subject is designed to provide students with a detailed familiarity with the works of at least one of the major classical theorists. Students who complete this subject should: be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of at least one significant social theorist or theoretical tradition; have developed the reading and analytical skills for such comprehension and understanding which can be readily used for other texts and subject matter; establish a basis for postgraduate research if desired.

Assessment

A seminar paper, and a long essay totalling 5000 words.



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