136-532 Reading Texts in Social Theory

Formerly available as 136-079. Students who have completed 136-079 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Usually admission to a masters program.

This subject is designed to provide students with a detailed familiarity with the works of at least one of the major classical social 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; and have established a basis for postgraduate research if desired.

A seminar paper and an essay totalling 5000 words.