SOCIOL 301

Critical Theory and Society


Please note: this is archived course information from 2023 for SOCIOL 301.

Description

Critical theory seeks to understand the multiple contradictions of society and to offer roadmaps for progressive social change. This course explores foundational ideas in the tradition of critical theory and in contemporary critical thought. Critical theories are situated in the social and historical contexts from which they arise and are scrutinised for their relevance to contemporary struggles for social justice.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline for SOCIOL 301.

This course is not available for students studying remotely, outside Auckland or offshore in 2023.

Availability 2023

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Dr Carisa Showden
Lecturer(s)  Anna Fielder

Reading/Texts

A selection of readings will be made available via Canvas/Talis.

Points

SOCIOL 301: 15 points

Prerequisites

SOCIOL 200 or 30 points above Stage I in BA or Global Studies courses