Sociological Theories (contemporary)

The aim of the course is to discuss in depth and in a critical way some of the more influent theories in contemporary social sciences around topics such as epistemology and theorizing, subjectivity and power, identity and status, technology and agency. Authors have been chosen to represent and compare different theoretical perspectives, offering a broad spectrum of epistemological positions as well, which may allow each student to develop an informed understanding of key issue in contemporary social theory. The course will be organized around different focuses, one for each lesson, with a reading list for each scholar discussed.