Theory Modern Sociology Theory Course

The study of this course is focused on two things, namely: First, forming students‘ schemata about the growth of the theory of structural functionalism which was developed by Talcott Parsons, Robert K. Merton, and Jeffry Alexander, then discussing conflict theories initiated by Ralf Dahrendorf, Lewis A. Coser, Randall Collins, Wright Mills. Also discussed are social exchange theories initiated by George C. Homan and Peter Blau, modern feminist theories, phenomenological theories initiated by Edmund Husserl and Alfred Schutz, Peter L. Berger, Coleman‘s racial choice theory, Harold Garffinkel‘s ethnomethodology , Erving Goffman‘s dramaturgy, and structuration theories developed by Anthony Giddens. Second, provide learning experiences for students to theoretically study social problems developing in society using modern sociological theories. The study is written in the form of a paper and students present it using power point. This course uses an expository and explanatory approach.