Overview
SOCI 337 is designed for students who have already taken introductory courses in sociology and who are, therefore, familiar with some of the basic concepts and methods of sociology. This course introduces students to a range of different theoretical perspectives that have together influenced the development of modern sociology.
Evaluation
To receive credit for SOCI 337, students must achieve a course composite grade of at least D (50 percent) and a grade of at least 60 percent on the final examination. The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:
| Activity | Weight |
| 3 Written Assignments (20% each) | 60% |
| Mid-Course Test | 10% |
| Final Exam | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
The final examination for this course must be requested in advance and written under the supervision of an AU-approved exam invigilator. Invigilators include either ProctorU or an approved in-person invigilation centre that can accommodate online exams. Students are responsible for payment of any invigilation fees. Information on exam request deadlines, invigilators, and other exam-related questions, can be found at the Exams and grades section of the Calendar.
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University’s online Calendar.
Materials
Digital course materials
Links to the following course materials will be made available in the course:
Ritzer, George. 2010. Enchanting a Disenchanted World: Continuity and Change in the Cathedrals of Consumption. 3rd ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge Press.
Ritzer, George, and Jeffrey Stepnisky. 2021. Modern Sociological Theory. 9th ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Physical course materials
The following course materials are included in a course package that will be shipped to your home prior to your course’s start date:
Goffman, Erving. 1959. The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life. New York: Doubleday.
Other material
All other course materials, including a Course Information, Study Guide, and required readings, are available online.
Challenge for credit
Overview
The challenge for credit process allows you to demonstrate that you have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university-level course.
Full information about challenge for credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Evaluation
To receive credit for the SOCI 337 challenge registration, you must achieve a grade of at least C- (60 percent) on the challenge examination. The two parts of the exam must be written on the same day.
Challenge for credit course registration form