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ABOUT THE COURSE:This course introduces the students to thinkers, ideas, concepts and debates that attempt to explain the social world. It deals with both classical sociological and contemporary sociological theory. Sociological theorists have used empirical observations to theorize social relations, behaviour, structures and transformations and this course will provide an overview of these ideas. It will also provide opportunities to students to question, rework and apply sociological theories. It pays particular attention to the spatial turn in social theory focussing on socio-spatial and cartographic concerns and metaphors.INTENDED AUDIENCE: This course is primarily designed for sociology majors and other social scientists interested in understanding the spatial turn in social theory. It could also be useful as an elective course for those studying science, engineering, architecture, geography and planning. I have been teaching it for a decade to science majors as an elective.INDUSTRY SUPPORT: Any company that wishes to understand social behaviors, attitudes, perceptions and structures.
