May 14, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

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SOC 4320 - Political Sociology

This course examines authority and power relationships in both the state and civil society that influence structure and agency within key societal institutions at all levels, from the local to the global. A variety of class, historical-institutional, organizational, cultural, and social network perspectives are used to explore how power relationships develop, are institutionalized, and are challenged.

Requisites: 9 Hours in SOC including 1000
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to employ current theoretical perspectives in political sociology to analyze empirical research questions on how power relationships influence agency, structure, and political process in various institutional settings.
  • Students will be able to explain how foundational ideas from the classic works are embodied in contemporary theoretical perspectives in political sociology.
  • Students will be able to use ideas from political sociology to analyze policy processes and outcomes at different societal levels.
  • Students will improve analytical skills through oral presentation and completion of written assignments.


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