Class Detail

This intensive survey course examines the intellectual origins of the sociological tradition, focusing on changing conceptions of social order, social change, and the trends observed in the development of Western civilization in the modern era. Readings are all taken from original texts and include many of the classical works in social theory with special emphasis on the ideas of Marx, Weber, and Durkheim, which constitute the core of the discipline.

Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment is restricted to junior and senior majors, proposed majors, and minors in sociology, digital justice studies (formerly GISES), and Latin American studies/sociology combined.

UCSC Students - Must meet ELWR requirement. Enrollment restriction review is lifted in summer. If you get an error message, email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission number to enroll.
Visiting Students - Restriction review is lifted in summer. Email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission number to enroll.
If this class is a prerequisite for a Session 2 course you want to take, email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission number anytime after you enroll.

Days & Times	Room	Instructor	Meeting Dates
TuTh 01:00PM-04:30PM	McHenry Lib 1340	Dillon,L.L.	06/23/25 - 07/25/25